The Walking Dead: A Twitter chat with Jayson Warner Smith
By Susie Graham
Jayson Warner Smith of the Saviors was our special guest for Undead Chat on Twitter for episode 14 of The Walking Dead last Sunday.
Our Undead Chats have been super popular on our Twitter account. Our followers have been treated to Q & A sessions with several actors from The Walking Dead every week throughout the season.
For episode 14, Jayson Warner Smith gave some insight into his character, Gavin. He talked about acting, theater, the Saviors, other actors on The Walking Dead, and pets. He’d love to “Ride with Norman”!
Jayson answered as many questions as possible before he had to get going to Atlanta’s Ship and Anchor Pub where he invited anyone in the area to come and watch the show with him. There was a huge viewing party at The Ship and Anchor the Sunday before. Our Tracey interviewed many of the cast members who were in attendance for that party.
Related Story: Tracey's interviews at the viewing party
Here are some highlights from Jayson’s Undead Chat:
#undeadchat I have no clue. That will be a weird day.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat I have a crazy theory that we ARE the Oceanside men. Like the lost #Entwives
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
@UndeadWalkingFS #undeadchat was supposed to be Richard.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
@UndeadWalkingFS #undeadchat Yes. Mostly. Gimple knows what he is doing. I am a lot like him. Old friends call me Dad.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat HOLY SHIT. I'M FINALLY HERE!!!
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat Lennie like Khary is top notch. It was an honor to share time with him. He's easy going and funny.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat Gavin is about letting men fight it out. #oldschool It was a long process. 140 characters not enough
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat @UndeadWalkingFS Here's my favorite adventure. https://t.co/wdSHqBjn2v and OH HELL YES!!!
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat @UndeadWalkingFS Rick's team if possible. Or a scavenger.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
@Negan #undeadchat @UndeadWalkingFS I am Negan.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat @UndeadWalkingFS Luckily Gavin doesn't have to. I think it's fear though.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat @UndeadWalkingFS Definitely.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat @UndeadWalkingFS My best guess is he's connected. Like Joe Pesci's character in #GoodFellas so I have to be careful.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat @UndeadWalkingFS Oh yes. All of them. Acting is always moving forward and adding things on. Living helps.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat No. But I did have a dream that I was in an acting class and #Negan was my teacher. Very weird.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat LIVE THEATRE!!!!!!!!!!! If only it paid well.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat Yes. I started so I'd know it in case I got an audition and then got hooked.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 20, 2017
#undeadchat @UndeadWalkingFS Everyone right down to catering and the teamsters are thrilled to be there. It makes for fun!!
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 19, 2017
#undeadchat I did. Jack. A wonderful Border Collie who passed about 8 years ago. I do miss him so.
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 19, 2017
@UndeadWalkingFS #undeadchat I'll be back at #ShipandAnchorPub in Sandy Springs, GA tonight for episode #TWD 714 if you want to drop in
— Jayson Warner Smith (@JaysonWSmith) March 19, 2017
The Undead Chats have been such a wonderful success. The actors have been so gracious with their time and our followers have come up with fantastic questions for them. Only 2 more episodes this season. We have a bunch of chats packed into the last 2 Sundays.
Next: Undead Chat with Walker Stephen Vining
This Sunday we chat with Kerry Cahill from the Kingdom, Briana Venskus from Oceanside and Savior Martinez. For the finale, we have Saviors taking over!
Thank you, Jayson, for the chat last Sunday and for the invitations to the viewing parties! We had a great time! Stay safe and don’t kill any of our people!