My mercy prevails over my wrath. (Also check that to check out our premiere Q&As withshowrunner Scott M. Gimpleanddirector Greg Nicotero.) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:First off, tell me all about getting to make that big inspirational speech. Gene Page/AMC But youve only seen stage one of something. We see Rick at three different stages and times and places in this episode. And he was cagey. And rightly so, because its quite exciting....
And things are about to get even heavier when the show returns on Feb. 25. Im not going to lie to you, that was sad, says Andrew Lincoln. It was unusual in that regard. Gene Page/AMC Usually, things happen and people are ripped from you in this world that we inhabit. I thought Chandler did a remarkable job, as he always has done, but particularly in this episode. Its a very sad farewell, he says of the midseason premiere....
But for Danai Gurira, taking on the role of Michonne in season 3 was especially jarring. I remember my first day onThe Walking Deadvery vividly, says Gurira. It was definitely a huge adjustment. I was coming into the most humid heat I had ever experienced in my life. And then the whole day, it was just me. Gurira also notes that she may have pushed things a bit too far on the first day....
The actress discusses how Michonne has changed as a result of the relationship Can love truly conquer all? Perhaps that is a question that will be answered in season 8 ofThe Walking Dead. Gurira talked in depth about the relationship when we spoke atEWs recent cover shoot. About loss and what they must do and who they must do it for. But when she thinks shes lost him in a very quick second in episode 12, she just crumbles....
This week, McDermitt dives into The King, the Widow, and Rick. The King, the Widow, and Rick was the sixth installment ofThe Walking Deadfor this season. He found the dude, and his name is Siddiq. Credit: D Dipasupil/Getty Images; Inset: Gene Page/AMC It was nice of Carl; always the good guy. Siddiq seems like hes an all right dude, but in this world, you never know. Im sure well get to the bottom of this guy in the coming episodes....
This week, McDermitt dives into Time for After. This was my first time working with Larry, and what an awesome guy he is. He has been a fan ofTWDfor a long time, and this was his first episode directing our show. Credit: Gene Page/AMC And he wasnt shortchanged at all! Rick battled it out with the Garbage Pail Kids, Heapsters, Trash People, etc. in another epic walker fight. For instance, Jack Nicholson flashes his smile and they hand him a giant bag of money....
This week, McDermitt dives into Some Guy. Last nights episode ofThe Walking Deadwas so sad. Every step of the way this man is being beaten and broken down. Credit: Gene Page/AMC; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic The dude slams his battle axe down through the top of the Savior, slicing him in half. I dont remember reading that in the script, so it came as a complete surprise to me. I cackled with glee that this happened....
And fans werent the only ones surprised. Cast members were also thrown for a loop by the news, including Lauren Cohan, who plays Maggie. I didnt really believe it, says Cohan about when she was first informed. Gene Page/AMC I was definitely in shock. Imstillin shock about it. She is far from alone.Andrew Lincoln told EWthat, I never saw it coming. Im interested in what ideas were going to have moving forward because I was just really devastated....
Some bad stuff was going down in Alexandria inThe Walking Deads midseason finale. Not only was the community destroyed, butCarl revealed he had been bittenby a zombie. However things werent a whole hell of a lot better over at the Hilltop. Gene Page/AMC Not only was it on the verge of being back under Negans control, but two people were executed. What was so shocking is that Maggie was the executioner for one of them....
Many fans ofThe Walking Deadare up in arms about the impending death of Carl Grimes. I was desperately unhappy about that, Reedus tells EW. Ive seen Chandler grow up from a little boy. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Chandler is definitely a family member to me. I was not happy about it. I always thought Chandler would be the last man standing, to be honest. But we have known these story lines have been coming for years....
Alexandria and the Kingdom have fallen. Ezekiel has been captured. Carl has been bitten by a walker and looks like it’s in his final hours. So, you know, things have been better. In fact, its the plot point that Norman Reedus is most jazzed about of all. Thats my favorite storyline going forward, he says. So lets just say you could call their relationship… complicated. You know what I mean?...
Its been a rough go for the citizens of Alexandria. But the war cannot last forever. And that means we will finally get answers, and, according to star Norman Reedus, closure. Gene Page/AMC Its all resolution, says Reedus about the final eight episodes of the season. Theres a lot of closure coming in the back eight, which is great. Some wrap up the way you think. Some wrap up not the way you think....
Could have used that at the prison. You told me about the walks wed take when I was three. You holding my hand around the neighborhood, all the way to Ross farm. Credit: AMC I didnt know that I remembered them, but I do. And you told me about all that stuff, but it isnt just that stuff. Its how I felt. Holding your hand, I felt happy and special....
