Beta’s identity in The Walking Dead is an unexpected reveal that sheds more light on one of the most fascinating villains in the entire series. The villains in The Walking Dead are arguably more interesting than the show’s heroes. There’s a variety of enemies, antagonists, and rivals all with different origins, wants, and levels of villainy. One of the most frightening enemy factions was introduced in season 9 as a secondary antagonist, quickly becoming the major antagonist in the second half of season 9 and season 10.
The Whisperers are a mysterious group in The Walking Dead. Members dress as Walkers, covering themselves in flesh and blood, and herd packs of real Walkers around their territory, siccing them on unsuspecting groups of survivors. The group of Whisperers that Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his group run into are led by Alpha (Samantha Morton), a sadistic and dangerous survivor who is often shadowed by her number two, Beta, a hulking, powerful Whisperer who is fanatically loyal to Alpha, even after she dies. Beta’s origins are unexpected, considering the violent brute he later beceta Was A Country Singer Before The Apocalypse In The Walking Dead
Beta Hid His Identity After Becoming A Walker
Beta has been with Alpha since before the Whisperers formed and is one of the founding members of the group. Beta, whose original name is unknown, was a country singer before the apocalypse. During the outbreak, Beta and his best friend took refuge in an abandoned hospital where his friend was bitten and turned into a Walker. This was the final straw for Beta, whose mind broke afterward, and he started wearing a ski mask to create a separation between his singer identity, and his violent identity that was required to survive in this new world.
Though much of this information is hinted at in the show, it isn’t until Alpha dies that Beta’s identity is confirmed. After finding Alpha’s head, a grief-stricken Beta flees to an abandoned hotel where he finds a poster for the singer he once was, “Half Moon”, which reads, “The legend himself for one night only.” Beta smashes the poster in a rage but then calms down upon finding a vinyl of his old songs, and happily plays the record to attract Walkers to his location. This identity differs from the comic books, where Beta was a basketball player and actor.
When a Whisperer recognized Beta as Half Moon, Beta immediately killed him, worried that anyone should know his identity.
Beta’s relationship with his former identity is a poor one. When a Whisperer recognized Beta as Half Moon, Beta immediately killed him, worried that anyone should know his identity. Then, when he is finally devoured by a horde of Walkers, his mask is ripped off, shocking Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), who can’t believe who is under the disguise. Daryl (Norman Reedus) understands the dichotomy between Beta’s personalities and tells Negan that, in the end, Beta was nobody.
Beta has an uncredited cameo in Fear the Walking Dead season 5, episode 14, “Today and Tomorrow”, appearing in a photograph.
The Walking Dead’s Beta Was Played By Sons Of Anarchy Actor Ryan Hurst
Hurst Has Appeared In Memorable Movies, TV Shows, And Video Games
Beta is played by Ryan Hurst, who may be best known as Gerry Bertier in Remember the Titans. He’s had plenty of other notable performances as well, including Harry “Opie” Winston in Sons of Anarchy and Li’l “Foster” Farrell in Outsiders. In nearly every one of Hurst’s roles, his size and strength are key parts of the character, always ensuring he’s a formidable friend or foe.
Ryan Hurst’s Notable Roles
Title
Roles
Remember the Titans (2000)
Gerry Bertier
Sons of Anarchy (2008-2012)
Harry “Opie” Winston
Outsiders (2016-2017)
Li’l “Foster” Farrell
God of War Ragnarök (2022)
Thor (voice)
However, most of the time, Hurst’s characters are also honorable and have a code. Beta in The Walking Dead is the most frightening variation of his characters. As Beta, Hurst has all the danger and power his roles usually contain, but as a Whisperer, he’s lost all the humanity that keeps characters like Opie and Foster in check.
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