The Walking Dead taps Michael James Shaw as Mercer

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The Blood & Treasure alum will play the popular character who "has a strong, badass presence with his Mr. T-esque haircut and red armor, which is a reflection of the power he has in the ranks," per Deadline. "He first appeared in The Walking Dead comics in issue 177 and is known for his experience in the United States Marine Corps which easily enough to make him the leader of the Commonwealth military."