Dead City stars headline Monte-Carlo TV Festival opening
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan attended the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on 12 June 2026, where their series Dead City screened as the opening night selection.
The 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival got under way on Friday 12 June with a high-profile opening screening of The Walking Dead: Dead City, bringing its two leads to the Principality for the occasion. Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan, who play Negan and Maggie respectively, were present for the event, which marks the third and final season of the spin-off series.
Morgan used his time in Monte-Carlo to float an idea that will appeal to fans of the franchise: he said he would love to see the Principality itself reimagined as a post-apocalyptic setting in a future instalment. Whether that remains a passing thought or develops into something more concrete, the comment landed well at a festival that has long prided itself on attracting the biggest names in international television.
The Monte-Carlo Television Festival, held annually in the Grimaldi Forum and surrounding venues, runs across several days and draws broadcasters, producers and talent from across Europe and beyond. For residents and visitors in the Principality this week, the festival brings a noticeable influx of industry figures and a programme of screenings and public events tied to the official schedule.