Fans keep love alive for 'Walking Dead' star
LOS ANGELES (AP) - From week to week fans simply never know which characters will survive the relentless zombie attacks on AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead."
That unpredictability keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and the shows' stars in a constant state of alertness.
"You see series and they last a long time and sometimes the writing gets lazy or the acting gets lazy. Because we're in a zombie apocalypse and anyone can go at any time, it sort of keeps us fresh and on our toes," Norman Reedus told The Associated Press Friday.
Fans lined up around the block to watch a panel discussion with Reedus and his co-stars at Paleyfest, the annual Southern California TV celebration. Many in the crowd showed their support for Reedus' crossbow-wielding character, Daryl Dixon, with their "If Daryl dies we riot!" T-shirts.
The 44-year-old actor says his vocal fan base is responsible for his character's impressive longevity in a series that seems to have no qualms in axing its most popular characters.
"Hell yes. Oh my god, yes," he said. "(They're) keeping me on the show."
"The Walking Dead" focuses on a rag-tag band of surviving refugees, including unruly brothers Daryl and Merle Dixon, who were not part of the series' comic book origins.
"I want to be Daryl Dixon in my next life," joked co-star Laurie Holden. "He's sexy and he's got the rugged thing going on."
When asked about his breakout star status, Reedus becomes humble and tries to turn the spotlight on his Golden Globe-nominated cast.
"I watch them grow and I watch myself grow. It's one of those acting things where like I'll be in a scene with her or with him and I'll say should I try this? And they'll go 'yeah' and I'll believe them and I'll trust them. Everyone wants everyone to just kill it," Reedus said with a laugh.
That unpredictability keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and the shows' stars in a constant state of alertness.
"You see series and they last a long time and sometimes the writing gets lazy or the acting gets lazy. Because we're in a zombie apocalypse and anyone can go at any time, it sort of keeps us fresh and on our toes," Norman Reedus told The Associated Press Friday.
Fans lined up around the block to watch a panel discussion with Reedus and his co-stars at Paleyfest, the annual Southern California TV celebration. Many in the crowd showed their support for Reedus' crossbow-wielding character, Daryl Dixon, with their "If Daryl dies we riot!" T-shirts.
The 44-year-old actor says his vocal fan base is responsible for his character's impressive longevity in a series that seems to have no qualms in axing its most popular characters.
"Hell yes. Oh my god, yes," he said. "(They're) keeping me on the show."
"The Walking Dead" focuses on a rag-tag band of surviving refugees, including unruly brothers Daryl and Merle Dixon, who were not part of the series' comic book origins.
"I want to be Daryl Dixon in my next life," joked co-star Laurie Holden. "He's sexy and he's got the rugged thing going on."
When asked about his breakout star status, Reedus becomes humble and tries to turn the spotlight on his Golden Globe-nominated cast.
"I watch them grow and I watch myself grow. It's one of those acting things where like I'll be in a scene with her or with him and I'll say should I try this? And they'll go 'yeah' and I'll believe them and I'll trust them. Everyone wants everyone to just kill it," Reedus said with a laugh.
Every episode leaves me ravenous for more.....must have more......must have...mooore...must....must...haaave
Adore him! I admit it. I think Rick is a turd but Daryl is my favorite. Sort of the wolf-who-protects-the-sheep kind of deal-i-o.
I LOVE The Walking Dead! It is such a good show!
I also HIGHLY recommend Spartacus: War of the Damned and Banshee. Also two great shows.
Oddly..... I admit to watching this.... kinda of a fun escape from reality! thumbs up....
@Funky-Munky Have you see the Spartacus series on Starz? GREAT series! Lots of blood and guts, sex and nudity, and a great story line.Â
@Tattooed_Angel2 @Funky-Munky I haven't, but I did watch Game of thrones.... :D)
Here's the trailer for season 1. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXDJPaHuR4
@Funky-Munky Oooooo! Game of Thrones is another fantastic one. If you liked Game of Thrones, you'll love the Spartacus series. I can't wait for the new season of Game of Thrones to air at the end of this month!
Seriously think about checking out Spartacus. Season 1: God of the Arena was amazing. It's really sad though because the lead actor that played Spartacus died from cancer right after season 1 so they had to replace him. It took me a few episodes to warm up to the new Spartacus. :/
I had a friend turn me on to this series. I don't have cable and never used to be much of a tv watcher, but lately I can't wait until the kidlets go to bed so I can catch up on these shows! Luckily there are a couple great websites (tv-links.eu and videobull.com) that have free links to almost every show on tv.Â