Louis Puech Scigliuzzi in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (Image via AMC)

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon introduces us to Laurent, a young and mysterious boy and one of the most important characters in the spin-off series because of the belief that he has the key to humanity’s survival.

The show is created by David Zabel and is the fifth in the original series’ spin-offs. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon takes viewers to post-apocalyptic France. We see Daryl finding it hard to come to terms with his sudden and unexpected arrival in the story’s setting. As he tries to make his way through a stranger world, he chances upon an even stranger boy, Laurent.

Fans are wondering what Laurent’s story is as they get plenty of hints from the series. However, the boy’s true nature is still shrouded with mystery and significance. Here’s a deeper look into who Laurent is in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. It may also reflect the author’s opinion. Reader discretion is advised.

Why is Laurent important in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon?

Laurent is no ordinary boy as he plays a significant role in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. He is not just someone trying to make it through the apocalypse, rather he is believed to be a savior. A religious group, known as the Union of Hope, believes that Laurent is the Messiah who can bring humanity a brighter future.

Raised in a monastery, Laurent is shown as exceptionally intelligent and wise beyond his years. Laurent has many unique traits in him. Hence, this may go to tell us that the nuns at the Union of Hope don’t just see him as the savior because of his possible immunity.

Two main pieces of information about Laurent are revealed in the first episode. First, Isabelle tells Daryl that years ago, a prophecy was made by a Buddhist monk who said that Laurent would save humanity from the zombie outbreak.

Laurent also seems to have the ability to see the future. We know this because Isabelle shows Laurent’s drawing of Daryl being washed up on the beach. He drew it even before it even happened. All of this makes Laurent a character with world-changing potential.

Is Laurent immune to walkers in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon?

The series’ story so far doesn’t directly confirm Laurent’s immunity but leaves several clues suggesting that it’s a possibility.

In a flashback to a time before the apocalypse in Isabelle’s life, we see her along with her sister, Lily, who is pregnant, flee Paris. But Lily gets bitten by a zombie and she turns into a walker.

When she delivers her baby as a walker, she gives birth to a normal healthy human baby. A walker giving birth to a human had never happened before. This makes the fans wonder if Laurent might have some sort of natural immunity to walkers.

However, whether Laurent is actually immune to the virus remains uncertain. It could be a red herring that intends to mislead both the characters in the series and the fans of the series.

Who plays Laurent in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon?

Louis Puech Scigliuzzi steps into the shoes of Laurent in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Despite being a young actor, Louis is able to deliver the required depth and complexity to his role. He is also able to capture Laurent’s intelligence, wisdom, as well as vulnerability in a way that makes viewers deeply care about his character.

As the series continues, we will see more of Louis Puech Scigliuzzi as Laurent, which is likely to have a lasting impact on fans of The Walking Dead franchise.