The Walking Dead: Dead City Chosen as Monte-Carlo TV Festival Opener
Originally published Jun 15, 2026
By Marta Balaga · Variety
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Key points
- The Walking Dead: Dead City was chosen as the opener for the Monte-Carlo Television Festival.
- Cécile Menoni praised the show's cultural impact and relevance to modern television.
- The decision reflects the franchise's influence on contemporary TV culture.
- The festival is celebrating an anniversary edition with this selection.
Cécile Menoni, executive director of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, explains why 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' was selected as the opener for the event. She highlights the show's cultural impact and relevance to contemporary television. The decision aligns with the festival's anniversary edition, aiming to showcase influential series. Menoni emphasizes the franchise's role in shaping modern TV culture, despite its dark and post-apocalyptic themes.
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