Andrew Lincoln talks Rick during The Walking Dead panel at PaleyFest
Season 7 has been one of ups and downs for Rick Grimes. Andrew Lincoln talks about his character at The Walking Dead panel at PaleyFest 2017.
Andrew Lincoln clearly enjoys bringing Rick Grimes to life on The Walking Dead. While it isn’t always easy, it’s always rewarding. Lincoln discussed his character’s development this season on The Walking Dead during the show’s panel at PaleyFest 2017 in Los Angeles on Friday night.
PaleyFest is a celebration of television and media, and the panels are famous for bringing together stars from some of the biggest shows on television. The Walking Dead is a frequent guest at PaleyFest, and few shows get the kind of reception that the hit AMC zombie drama series gets.
Lincoln was looking stylish on the red carpet during the arrivals, posing with cast members and crew, and some major celebrity fans, including musician Slash from Guns N Roses.
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Not surprisingly, Lincoln had a lot to say about Rick Grimes during the panel, including how he deals with the intensity of the emotions from some of these episodes along with how he views his relationship with Michonne, and whether or not the pair will have children in the future. He also describes how he envisions Rick’s death in an alternate universe.
Here is a look at some of Lincoln’s remarks during the panel:
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Andrew Lincoln on playing shattered & empty Rick: It was a pretty miserable day at the office. It's difficult to explain what we do.
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Andrew Lincoln: I just thought "I've lost 2 really good friends who have just left the show" & my mum wants me to nail this scene. #TWD
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Andrew Lincoln admits playing those super emotional scenes are scary but he just goes ahead & does it. Credits entire cast for doing that.
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Andrew Lincoln: I am not alone in full commitment on this show. (Big applause from fans!) #PaleyFest @WalkingDead_AMC
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Andrew Lincoln says it's been great to work with Danai from the get go. "She's been so committed from the start." #TheWalkingDead #PaleyFest
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Andrew Lincoln says he and Danai improvised a few scenes in the van. "I thought they went rather well." @TheWalkingDead #PaleyFest
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Lincoln says the honeymoon scene felt odd to shoot because there was so much laughter and smiling. @WalkingDead_AMC #PaleyFest
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Andrew Lincoln on how he wants Rick to die: we're going thru a desert & I jump off the bus in a heroic act. #PaleyFEst
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Andrew Lincoln: I jump off, kung fu kicking - earn my action figure - and I get bit. Maybe "Carrrrl's still alive" is last thing I say.
— PaleyCenter (@paleycenter) March 18, 2017
Andrew Lincoln: I patch myself up. I don't die. Holy s--t! Maybe I'm the cure. High shot of herd of zombies comes toward him & separates!
— PaleyCenter (@paleycenter) March 18, 2017
Asked about haters, Andrew Lincoln says he likes to think of it as a "Rickocracy" - this season, Rick was diminished, humiliated (by Negan)
— PaleyCenter (@paleycenter) March 18, 2017
Andrew Lincoln: Rick has been beaten down so many times & he keeps pulling himself up. She is the key in his return. #TWD #PaleyFest
— PaleyCenter (@paleycenter) March 18, 2017
Will Rick & Michonne have a baby? Andrew Lincoln makes a "I don't know" gesture then says "We've gotta repopulate the world." #PaleyFest
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Keep checking back for more coverage of The Walking Dead at PaleyFest 2017.