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How does Michonne feel about what Rick
did to save his son in Season Four?
Sometimes you have to have a brutal
response. Her man did not go to that extent for
her son. She has an understanding of what Rick
needed to do.
Where is Michonne in Season Five?
She is fully committed. These are the people
she chooses in this realm. She almost lost them,
and she felt that loss. She is not going to let that
happen again. The question is how does she
respond to various situations and circumstances
now that she is integrated into the group.
MELISSA MCBRIDE,
Carol
Where is Carol mentally at the start of Season Five?
The great thing about Carol is that she is prepared to do
anything. It’s coming to terms with the fact that this is the way
the world is. This is what you have to do now. She has come
to a place of courage to be able to do those tough things. It
comes from a place of caring.
What is it like to be shooting in the city?
They are going back to the place they were running away
from. I love all the different locations we have this season.
What surprised you most last season?
Carol never expected that Tyreese would forgive her.
MICHAEL CUDLITZ, Sgt. Abraham Ford
Where is Glenn when we start
this season?
Where we left off last season is a very
good indicator of his disposition going forward. He
just went through the toughest test of faith. That
solidified a hope that this world can still be good,
that there is still something to fight for. There is
still humanity left in the world.
STEVEN YEUN,
Glenn
What are you most excited about with your
character, Glenn?
I’m excited to show other sides of Glenn. The first and
second seasons you got to see the light, brash side of him.
Then in the third and fourth seasons, we focused on his
growth and evolution. This season you get to see a well-
rounded, overall fully realised person.
What can you tell fans about Season Five?
It jumps off where we left off and keeps going at that
pace. The beauty of this show is the fact that it is a curve
ball at every circumstance, at any moment. You have to
watch closely.
DANAI GURIRA,
Michonne
How do you handle being on such
a heavy, serious show?
I have always preferred stuff that
makes me go to the core of the human
experience. In all my work, I have a
tendency to deal with the hardest and
most profound questions of humanity.
I like going into those questions. I think they
are important. And we have so much fun.
The role of Michonne is also very physical.
I like being exhausted as an artist. I come
from theatre. I want to be tapped out at the
end of the day. That means I gave Michonne
all I had.
Michonne is without her Katana.
Michonne is powerful beyond a weapon.
What has been one of the greatest
compliments a fan has told you?
That Michonne transcends race and gender.
That really touched me to hear that. That means
Michonne is getting rid of the categories a little
bit. It’s a beautifully multi-ethnic cast. Not just
my character, but many characters in this show
are transcending those categories. I love that.
How was the first day of
production?
It’s happy smiles, high fives, and
back to work. Everybody is here,
too many. That’s never good.
What are you looking forward to
doing in the premiere episode?
I’m excited to get to the crazy action of it all.
This episode is very physical and action-packed.
It is a great welcome to the season. This one is
definitely a heavy hitter.
What did you think after you read
the premiere episode?
I think it is possibly one of the most
satisfying hours of television I’ve ever
read. There are so many moments where
you will have genuine excitement for
what is happening. Things you want to
happen, do happen; and things you can’t
believe happen, happen.
There are three alpha males – Rick, Daryl
and Abraham.
There is conflict everywhere.
Do we learn more about Abraham’s
backstory this season?
He is ex-Army like the comic book. The rest
may or may not be the same. There is a lot
going on under the surface of Abraham. What
that is... we will see as the series unfolds.
Do you worry that your character will be
killed off?
Everyone is here on borrowed time,
everyone.
Is the comic book part of your
research?
If we can be in touch with what is
going on in the comics, even if it is not
written in the script, there are elements
you can call upon. That is very satisfying
for the comic book readers. Robert
Kirkman created these characters. The
comics will always be a part of the
[television characters] in some way.
To be informed as you can from that
standpoint helps everyone have a much
richer experience.
What do you think makes The
Walking Dead so successful?
It is good storytelling. Ultimately, it
does not have to do with the walkers. It
has to do with people, how we structure
society, and what happens when social
norms and governments break down.
We are forced to deal with each other.
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