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Jeffrey Dean Morgan - who plays the sadistic pseudo-cult leader Negan - has been upped from a recurring player to a series regular on the AMC series.

Also being upgraded is Austin Amelio, the scarred ex-Savior who has a vendetta against badass Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus).

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Other recurring season six stars being promoted to the main cast include Xander Berkeley and Tom Payne, who play the Hilltop community\'s cowardly leader Gregory and its top scout Jesus respectively.

Morgan\'s promotion comes as little surprise, since his bat-wielding villain dealt a vicious beatdown to a fan favourite character in the sixth season\'s finale.

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