But after shooting a spin-off of the show in France, the actor fell in love with the country. And he reveals in this exclusive interview that he and German-born Diane, his partner of eight years, recently bought a property in Paris so they can spend most of their time there.
"Filming in France and working with the crews there is incredible," says Norman, 55. "There's so much artistry, and it's such a beautiful country. We loved it so much that we actually bought a place in Paris.
"It's great because it means I get to live and work there now. I love it. My daughter loves it. She speaks better French than I do, too."
In The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Norman reprises the popular title character. And although he found it hard to leave behind the cast of the original series after 11 seasons when the show ended in 2022, he is relishing the new challenge.
"It feels sad, but it also feels like something to celebrate," he says. "Right now, I feel really good about it. It feels like a positive thing because not a lot of shows go on so long and retain such an incredible fanbase.
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