Norman Reedus says his ‘Strolling Lifeless’ character would kill Negan

Norman Reedus, who performs fan favorite Daryl in The Walking Dead, has stated that his character would have killed villain Negan in gentle of the season’s current developments.

Reedus’ character has splintered away from the group within the present’s newest and remaining season. Inside the core group nevertheless, a betrayal has occurred.

Negan, performed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan within the present, left longstanding character Maggie (Lauren Cohan) to die within the opening episode’s cliffhanger ending.

Negan then lied to the surviving group about Maggie’s destiny, just for her to indicate up unhurt quickly after.

In a current interview with Entertainment Weekly, Reedus was requested what Daryl would have performed to Negan if nonetheless with the group.

“He would have slit his throat,” he stated. “Arms down, he’d be lifeless.”

Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan in ‘The Strolling Lifeless’ (Image: Josh Stringer/AMC)

The actor, who will likely be starring in a spin-off present with co-star Melissa McBride, supplied some extra perception into the present season, together with particulars on the Reapers.

“There’s a really Blackwater type of vibe to that group,” he stated. “They’re very skilled. They know learn how to kill.”

He additionally hinted that their chief Pope (Ritchie Coster) will likely be getting extra screentime shifting ahead.

“That man is a extremely good character,” he stated. “There’s an depth that’s nearly just like the hand of God has put into him. You simply can’t cease him.”

In the meantime, Morgan has teased an explosive final season of the show, saying that “issues are about to get loads fucking crazier.”

“It’s fairly a journey they’re on,” the actor stated of Negan’s tumultous relationship with Maggie.

“There are going to be moments the place they’ll have revelations about each other and possibly perceive somewhat extra about one another,” he added. “They each know what it takes to outlive and that unhealthy issues need to be performed. But it surely gained’t take away what she feels about Glenn’s loss of life.”