According to AMC, The Governor is “is the leader of Woodbury, a small settlement of survivors.” He’ll become Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his group’s chief.
Morrissey’s film credits include The Reaping, The Other Boleyn Girl, Centurion, The Water Horse, Nowhere Boy, and Blitz. He’ll next be seen on the big screen in Welcome to the Punch with James McAvoy and Mark Strong.
Source: AMC – February 24, 2012