Last year, Walking Dead franchise executive producer Scott M. Gimple, who joined Reedus and McBride in EW's Comic-Con studio this year along with Daryl Dixon executive producer David Zabel, told EW it was his "fervent hope" to be able to reunite characters from across the extended franchise.

Daryl Dixon returns with a third season in September, and actor Daryl Dixon teased fans about what they can expect during an appearance at San Diego Comic Con

The spinoff, which stars 'The Walking Dead' alums Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, is set to premiere its third season on Sept. 7