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Gallery: “The Walking Dead” Updates

November 13, 2018

Hey all! So sorry for the delay in the screencaps, it’s been a busy few weeks. The gallery is now up to date with screencaps from this season so far as well as some new episode stills from Sunday’s episode and the next new episode coming up this weekend. What do you all think of Carol’s hair??? o.O Hope y’all enjoy the photos!

Video: “Talking Dead” 8×06 (November 11, 2018)

November 13, 2018

Carol talks about what it’s been like working with actors from the Lintz family over the years and also gives us some insight on what Carol and Ezekiel’s wedding might have been like!


Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride Ink New Deals

November 09, 2018

As AMC turns the page to the next chapter of The Walking Dead, which is surprisingly exciting as it heads towards a six-year time jump and a Rick Grimes movie trilogy starring Andrew Lincoln, it would appear that the network is laying the foundation for the future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride are settling in as the series leads with new deals that last for the next three years of the franchise.

These new contracts are not only lucrative deals, but also are not limited to the television show alone, which suggests that Daryl and Carol might appear in other The Walking Dead properties, possibly even films, one-offs, or other specials. Regardless, this news firmly establishes these two stars as the key fixtures for the post-Rick era of the series. In addition, Danai Gurira is also in talks for a new deal that should keep Michonne in the fold in a similar way as well.

Reedus’ new deal is reportedly worth $350,000 per episode with additional guarantees and upfront payments. Advance money may end up in the range of $50 million to $90 million. On the other hand, McBride’s deal is said to be worth around $20 million over the course of the new contract. Gurira’s own deal might take some time to come together considering her breakout status from starring in Black Panther and other higher-profile projects.

Also reported by THR is that the most recent episode of The Walking Dead, the last for Andrew Lincoln, saw a slight ratings bump of a 2.1 rating in its key demographic, along with 5.41 million viewers, that may hint at more increases to come as news spreads of the upcoming films and new direction of the television series, which is jumping ahead another six years following Rick’s departure out of the main group.

Lauren Cohan’s possibly-temporary exit will certainly factor into the story as it picks back up years later, but overall happened a bit more quietly than Lincoln’s. Her character’s future is being left wide open and it sounds like the only real limitations for having her return to play Maggie is with respect to scheduling.

Showrunner Angela Kang and AMC programming president David Madden confirmed the news that the previous episode was the last time we will see Maggie this season and offered fans some hope that this won’t be Cohan’s last time appearing on the show. Kang commented that there are certainly more ideas left for the character’s journey and a mutual interest in telling those stories, which bodes well for fans who want to see more of the actress.

We’ve been talking to Lauren and hopefully we’ll get to tell more story for her. We definitely have some things up our sleeve that we’d love to do. A lot of that is just a scheduling conversation, so hopefully that will all work out, because I think mutually we would like to continue with Maggie’s story, for sure.

Considering all of the recent developments to come from this pivotal episode of The Walking Dead, the future is certainly looking bright for a franchise that was in desperate need of some fresh air. There were many ways to approach this moment but it feels like AMC might have chosen the right one. Rick Grimes lives on and the show is gearing up to feel fresher than ever.

The Walking Dead continues Sunday nights on AMC with three more episodes before its midseason hiatus. The next episode is shaping up to look much different than the same old show from the last nine years, give or take. Will you be tuning in?

“The Walking Dead” Episode Stills & Captures Added

October 22, 2018

Hey all! I’ve added more episode stills of Melissa from the last 2 episodes of The Walking Dead as well as episode screen captures! Hope y’all enjoy!


Melissa on Carol and Daryl on ‘The Walking Dead’: “You Never Know”

October 20, 2018

Carol’s relationship with King Ezekiel is The Walking Dead‘s hottest new romance but one which depended on Daryl’s approval.

In the Season Nine premiere, King Ezekiel was seen proposing to his love Carol after an 18-month time jump allowed them to spend plenty of time together off-screen. Carol, at first, denied the proposal and insisted he put the ring away. However, after a late night conversation with her long time pal Daryl, she got the blessing a went ahead with the engagement in Episode 9×02.

“She’s not ready [in Episode 9×01],” McBride admitted to ComicBook.com. “For her to accept means a couple of things that she is totally committed to him. And what it meant before this ever happened is like, ‘Okay he’s king. Self-appointed king.’ What does that mean really? Well yeah, this self-appointed king that meant I had to do everything. So there’s still the residual feelings but then on the other hand she knows that they are completely different people. And for her I imagine it’s very difficult.” In fact, McBride’s Carol has not worn a ring since she shed the one her abusive husband put on her years ago prior to the apocalypse.

While making herself vulnerable was a brave choice in itself, it did not come without the Episode 9×01 conversation with Daryl. “His blessing did mean a lot to her,” McBride said. “She wanted to know if he is still gonna be cool!”

As for whether or not there is still hope for Carol and Daryl romantically, a storyline many fans have begged for since the early days of the AMC show, McBride can’t rule anything out officially. “You never know, you know?” McBride told ET (via FanFest). “I love how they have each other’s back. I love their relationship. Whatever it is, I love their relationship. The fans can look forward to more Daryl and Carol scenes.”

Carol and Daryl have a lot in common in terms of their experiences. More so than Carol and her King. “They’re very different,” McBride said. “They have the playing the roles in common, and those little survival tactics in common, but they’re very different. A nice yin-and-yang. I’m kind of excited to see her open herself up to maybe experience a little romance.”