Walking Dead Twitter exploded when TheWrap reported that Ryan Hurst from Sons of Anarchy had been cast as comic character Beta for Season 9. We compiled the best reactions from cast, fans, and Ryan Hurst himself below:
SHHHHHH!!!! Just a Whisper….#twd pic.twitter.com/4RBvA7P9Py
— RYAN HURST (@RamboDonkeyKong) August 27, 2018
Yueeeeaaaaasssssssssss!!!!!!!
— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) August 27, 2018
Jeffrey, I think this is the beginning… pic.twitter.com/I8ANPiKrgw
— RYAN HURST (@RamboDonkeyKong) August 28, 2018
I believe you are correct… Here’s looking at you kid.
— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) August 28, 2018
Welcome to the family, man! @RamboDonkeyKong pic.twitter.com/1L6ZHm9wsW
— Khary Payton (@kharypayton) August 27, 2018
YET AGAIN @SharonBialy and @SherryThomas_ST knock it out of the park! https://t.co/EV8I8CDAlc
— Tom Payne (@justanactor) August 27, 2018
A great dude! #TWD continues to kick ass!
— Michael Traynor (@TraynorLand) August 27, 2018
@RamboDonkeyKong can't wait to see you kill it as Beta. This has to be the most excited I've ever been for a casting on The Walking Dead. ?? pic.twitter.com/BmNJvjxHwF
— David Jesus. S (@DaveTWD408) August 27, 2018
I love this man! WELCOME to #TWDFAMILY! @RamboDonkeyKong #Opie! https://t.co/ZJVIb9jrco
— Ronny Haze (@R0NNYHAZE) August 27, 2018
Oh my god he will play a great Beta in #TheWalkingDead. I loved his character in #SonsOfAnarchy. Can't wait till #TheWalkingDead comes back on.? pic.twitter.com/ZnwwzrDoQX
— Tracey Gerrard (@VampTraceyG) August 27, 2018
Shit just got interesting again. Ryan is awesome
— Colonel J.P. (@ColBourbon) August 27, 2018
HolyshitHolyshitHolyshit I can't wait! Welcome to the #TWDFamily Ryan!!!!
— ClarksLilDemon (@natasha_walden) August 27, 2018
Yoooooooo Fn AMAZING! First Zach now Ryan! Im good with Rick being gone now?
— #NurDerSCF (@DoinkthePunk) August 27, 2018
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Domenic Maisto (@maistomedia) August 27, 2018
@clanzivino This just got better…Welcome to the Family..once you get in you cant get out ❤? #TWDfamily #TWD pic.twitter.com/mJ5jzHQCcR
— Nicole? (@FabFork) August 27, 2018
— Italo (@Italo_MoGo) August 27, 2018
I knew this wasn't the last of Opie!
Now THIS has my attention back to watch Season 9!!
Congrats Ryan on the new gig.
Hopefully theres a Harley in the deal for you ??— Phil (@VTwinKruzer) August 27, 2018
he is a big and muscle guy like in the comics, i love it pic.twitter.com/BhiOstkdj7
— Alice Kerr (@CohanSunshine) August 27, 2018
Best news I’ve seen in a long while!!????????
— Silje C Pettersen (@Zillepetz) August 27, 2018
OK…I may hurt something doing my happy dance…OPIE!!!!!!
— jk9401 (@JK199407) August 27, 2018
@RamboDonkeyKong I'm hyperventilating I'm so excited!
— Rachel (@CykoPrincess) August 28, 2018
Uh oh, @wwwbigbaldhead is going to have competition now ?exciting news ?
— DeanaMarie (@DeanaXburke) August 28, 2018
— cöurtney (@jeffrydeanmrgan) August 27, 2018
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
— Connor Gallagher (@ConnorG69) August 27, 2018
Oppiieee…. omg! So glad to have you on the show, I cannot wait for it to begin. Welcome!!!
— Keeeesh (@Keeesh718) August 28, 2018
This is going to be AWESOME
— Eternal Darkness ? (@Eternal666Dark) August 28, 2018
— Andy Smith (@gbpackers1218) August 27, 2018
Hopefully now this makes all the doubters .Return back to watching this wonderful show
— velencia willis (@VMarie2u) August 27, 2018
YES!!!!!!!!!!! RYAN IS BACK
— Franky Dorame (@FrankyDrm) August 27, 2018
— Kimberly ? (@Kimberl_y70) August 27, 2018
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
— Alex M (@alex_meisling) August 27, 2018
— amber monserrate (@AmberMonserrate) August 27, 2018
From one favorite character, to my next favorite show!!! I'm so happy you're here!! Love #SOA and #thewalkingdead . Meeting you at Walker Stalker GA, 2017 was CRAZY AWESOME!! Much love to you.
— Arlette Earley (@EarleyArlette) August 27, 2018
THANK YOU FOR THIS
— ؘ (@oiglenn) August 27, 2018
I was just thinking YESTERDAY how he'd be perfect for #TWD! His bromance with @JDMorgan can continue from that con-bleachers dalliance! ????
— ✨ Rebecca W ✨ (@rrw315) August 27, 2018
Now holy shit now that is some fucking cast looking at him he fits the part perfectly pic.twitter.com/2KlJ13TayS
— Gary gerrard (@Garygerrard7) August 27, 2018
Just a whisper…you are THE WHISPER. So excited for you @RamboDonkeyKong. Welcome to TWD Family….can't wait to see your scenes. pic.twitter.com/h0dMqBBIlQ
— Tiffany Rose Garcia (@ForeverTiffy) August 27, 2018
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOO!!!! SO HYPE!!!! S9 CASTING KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER!!!!!
— Anthony (Chatt) (@ChattGM93) August 27, 2018
Oh no!!! I don’t wanna hate you??
— Alisha Schmalz (@AlishaSchmalz) August 27, 2018
Don’t worry, Alisha – it’s impossible to hate Ryan Hurst. If you weren’t in this compilation then tell in the comments how YOU reacted to the Beta casting news!
