The Walking Dead’s Daryl Dixon Potentially Not as Straight as His Arrows, Says Robert Kirkman
There’s no denying that Daryl Dixon is the most badass character on “The Walking Dead,” and we’ve learned a lot about him over the years. But one area the show hasn’t really delved much into is Dixon’s sexuality…
He’s had a couple of almost romances, but they always seem to fizzle out before they ever really start.
Does it matter which gender a fictional character has eyes for? Well, not really. But since the show’s creator is talking about it, we figured it’s a topic worth broaching.
In a recent interview with Digital Spy, Robert Kirkman responded to fan questions about Dixon’s sexuality by essentially saying that the idea of him being gay isn’t totally out of the question, and we may find out as the show gets longer in the tooth.
“All I can say is that it’s been discussed,” said Kirkman. “We have very specific ideas about Daryl’s sexuality (or the seeming lack thereof), and if there’s ever a quiet period in the show where he’s not consistently distracted by crossbowing… we’ll tackle it in the show.”
When asked if AMC would allow Daryl to be gay, he added: “For the record, they absolutely would.”
Personally speaking, I would love to see Daryl come out of the proverbial closet, as I feel it would be a very positive thing for the community. Homosexuality is often portrayed in a very one-note fashion on television, and such an empowering, masculine character like Daryl could really educate the world a great deal on those matters.
What say you? Does it matter to you which gender Daryl sexually prefers, or do you want to just see him kick zombie ass? Comment below!
“The Walking Dead” Season 5 kicks off Sunday, October 12th, at 9PM on AMC, followed once again by “Talking Dead.”
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