PaleyFest NY returns this fall for a star-studded event in Manhattan.

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Today PaleyFest NY announced Outlander: The 10th Anniversary Celebration, Somebody Somewhere, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon—The Book of Carol as the first programs for the annual event. The festival will take place October 16-22 at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan.

The full schedule of programs for the 2024 PaleyFest will be announced on September 9.

Cast members Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, and  Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, with showrunner David Zabel and EP and SFX guru Greg Nicotero recently attended a panel moderated by Chris Hardwick at the 2024 SDCC. There a full-length trailer was revealed for the upcoming second season that will premiere on AMC and AMC+ on September 29.

PaleyFest will take place after the premiere of season 2 but prior to the season final. This will give the cast and crew the opportunity to discuss what has happened so far in the season and update fans on the exciting prospect of the third season, which will be set and filmed in Spain.

Tickets for PaleyFest will be open to Citi card and Paley Members via presale beginning September 10 as follows:

September 10 at Noon ET, Paley President’s Circle; Patron Circle Platinum, Gold, Silver; Patron’s Circle+; Partner Members; and Citi cardmember
September 12 at Noon ET, Paley Individual, Family, and Supporting Members


September 13 at Noon ET, General public ticket sales

You can become Paley Member and enjoy year round Members-Only benefits by visitingpaleycenter.org/join-us.

PaleyFest NY began in 2013 and celebrates acclaimed and impactful shows and the stars who appear in them. Over the years the festival has hosted Michael Douglas, Seth Meyers, Tracee Ellis Ross, Aaron Sorkin, David Tennant, as well as cast, creatives, and crew from notable series such as Blue Bloods, The Daily Show, The Boys, The Handmaid’s Tale, Law & Order: SVU, Black Mirror, The Walking Dead, and more.

Check out PaleyFest’s YouTube page to revisit previous year’s best moments. Check out highlights from previous Walking Dead panels at the event, including appearances by Andrew Lincoln, Laurie Holden, Steven Yeun, Emily Kinney, Scott Wilson, Robert Kirkman, and more.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol

The second season of the Daryl Dixon series will bring Melissa McBride back to the story as she reprised her role as Carol Peletier. The story unfolds as she begins her search for her best friend whose last known location was Maine. While she continues her search Daryl (Norman Reedus) continues to fight alongside The Union of Hope in France against Genet’s (Anne Charrier) Pouvoir or Power of the Living.

Don’t miss the season 2 premiere of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol on AMC and AMC+ beginning September 29.

In the meantime, AMC+ subscribers can view the first 11 minutes of the season 2 premiere episode. (link below)