It's the only prop I've ever had as an actor that I really love. It changes my posture and the way I talk.
I am not really Negan, I know it's a shock, but she indicated this character for me," said Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Actor.
Co-star Lauren Cohan explained that her character's motivation shifts away from trauma in the new episodes to serve a broader communal objective.
"This is really the first year when Maggie recognizes that to be defined by grief doesn't serve her anymore.
It started in Season 2 with her son – she knew that something had to change, which was very uncomfortable.
There's something bigger: a bigger purpose.
We are these unlikely allies that realize how much they can rely on each other and how much they know each other.
The irony of their relationship, with how they met, is interesting," said Lauren Cohan, Actress.
The creative team also indicated that the production will introduce new mechanical and narrative concepts to the fictional creatures in the series.
"This season, we are exploring the humanity of the Walkers. We have recurring Walker characters that have names and personalities, to some extent.
We also want people to think: 'This is still The Walking Dead, but it's also brand new,'" said Seth Hoffman, Showrunner.
The premiere episode will debut on the AMC cable network and stream on AMC+ on Sunday, July 26, followed by weekly releases.
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