The Walking DeadCast Celebrates Episode 100

Andrew Lincoln (Rick) Its insane. And I said, You used to be a civil engineer. When you build a road and a bridge, is the bridge real or not? Gene Page/AMC (3) And he went, Well, its real. And I went, Rick Grimes is real. Hes just as real as any other part of my life because its what weve done. Gene Page/AMC So yeah, its huge. This amount of time with a character Im sure will never happen again in my career....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Douglas Anderson

The Walking Deadcreator defends killing Carl

We asked Robert Kirkman to share his feelings about the massive move. At first, I was kind of like, Well, thats a big one, you know? I might have had a little bit of trepidation. Gene Page/AMC I know that some fans online have been very upset, but thats by design, says Kirkman. Were not supposed to be happy when these characters die. That just shows that youre engaged and youre interested....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Melissa Shea

The Walking Deaddirector answers season finale burning questions

Rick Grimes had a change of heart at the end ofThe Walking Deads season 8 finale. (Hope it has a window!) (Also confirm to read our finale Q&As withstar Andrew Lincolnandshowrunner Scott M. I loved the scene with Eugene and Father Gabriel in the woods when Gabriel jumps out of the car. Gene Page/AMC I really loved it. And then Dwight and Daryl in the woods at the end. It was just a lot of stuff going on in the episode....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Paige Lee

The Walking Deaddirector answers season premiere burning questions

Spoiler alert: Read on only if you have already watched Sundays season 9 premiere ofThe Walking Dead. Change was the big word when it came to the season 9 premiere ofThe Walking Dead. I like that its got a much more graphic feel. Jackson Lee Davis/AMC I like the little Easter eggs throughout the first eight seasons of the show are there. And it lets the audience know right out of the gate that were not giving them the sameWalking Dead....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Kristi Smith

The Walking Deaddirector Michael Cudlitz on if Abraham had survived

The show’s epic quote machine was forever silenced. What was it like for Cudlitz to return to his former stomping grounds? What were the scenes he was most excited and nervous to direct? Gene Page/AMC What’s this we hear about and him and Norman Reedus coming up with a backstory for Daryl? And what would Abraham be up to now had he survived? We asked Cudlitz all that and more....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 892 words · Kaitlyn Sweeney

The Walking Deaddirector on filming that heartbreaking goodbye

SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched Sundays midseason premiere ofThe Walking Dead, Honor. The Walking Deadmidseason premiere, Honor, was an emotional gut-punch. But there were some major technical hurdles to clear as well for executive producer/director Greg Nicotero. Gene Page/AMC You know pretty standard stuff. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:So many emotional moments in this episode. You told me you cried the first time you watched it. Gene Page/AMC...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Amanda Madden

The Walking Deaddirector on Gabriel's 'destroyed' faith

Danger here, danger there, danger, danger everywhere! Its kind of a one day in every spot. You only have one location for a day and youve got to really be on it. Gene Page/AMC Yeah, this one was a little more than normal. Normally you have a couple storylines, a midseason finale or something like that. You have to check-in with everybody, but still having five separate storylines was big....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Lauren Francis

The Walking Deaddirector on that Rick–Negan fire brawl

SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched Sundays The Key episode ofThe Walking Dead. Rick and Negan finally battled face-to-face on Sundays The Key episode ofThe Walking Dead. And not just face-to-face, but face-to-face-to-fire. Gene Page/AMC And what does it all mean? And thats not all. Whatever you need me to do, Im here to do it. Gene Page/AMC We want this war to be over. Its important to see these two guys on the same page again....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Adam Hicks

The Walking Deaddirector reveals finale Easter eggs and homages

SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched Sundays season 9 finale ofThe Walking Dead. So how did they do it? Bundle up and read on! Gene Page/AMC (Also check out showrunnerAngela Kang answering our season finale burning questions.) I was just looking for some light flurries or something. Instead, we got a massive blizzard. Gene Page/AMC Ive been dying for frozen zombies too. Some of the greatest moments in the comic books involve frozen zombies....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Emily Yates

The Walking Deaddirector reveals season premiere Easter eggs

There was a whole lot of different Ricks in the season 8 premiere ofThe Walking Dead. There was the Rick waging war on Negan. There was old man Rick with the cane and weird flat-top haircut. Jackson Lee Davis/AMC And there was bloodshot-eyes Rick quoting Allah about his mercy prevailing over his faith. But that wasnt all we saw. We spoke to executive producer Greg Nicotero, who directed the episode, about all that and more....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Heather Richardson

The Walking DeadEP says show will not suffer after losing Rick Grimes

The producers on the show are well aware of the trepidation by viewers surrounding this momentous event. People have a gut reaction, says executive producer Greg Nicotero, who directed Lincolns farewell episode. And their gut reaction is, I dont know how I feel about that. Scott Garfield/AMC I dont know if I want to watch the show if Rick Grimes isnt on it anymore. Rick has been instrumental in telling a good portion of that story, says the director....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Joshua Underwood

The Walking Deadexclusive photos preview star's departure

And things will get worse before they get better. Let’s wish them luck, shall we? Good things cannot be in store if Negan gets his hands on Ezekiel. Gene Page/AMC Cohan hints her character will be continuing down that path when the show returns. Riggs has been winning raves from cast members and producers for his goodbye episode. To celebrate our Winter TV Preview, EW is bringing fans 25 Scoops in 25 Days....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Warren King

The Walking Deadfinale recap: 'Wrath'

The last stand in the war against Negan. At times, it seemed like this day might never come. Was it worth the hype? Credit: Gene Page/AMC Well…not really. Then season 7 proceeded with 15 episodes featuring more lead up to the showdown. No, because it couldve been a lot more. A brief flashback scene shows Rick and toddler Carl walking hand-in-hand down a dirt road. He asks how Carl died, something he wasnt able to face before....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Steven Martinez