Norman Reedus, who plays Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead franchise, improvised a touching moment in episode 2 of the spinoff series, according to director Daniel Percival. The scene involved Daryl embracing a pair of children, which was not originally in the script but in line with Daryl's character as a protector. Reedus' performance has become more improvisational and open, and he has impressed viewers with his growth and development of the beloved character. Reedus' portrayal of Daryl has led to the creation of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff specifically for him.