#generally i don't pay attention to actor interviews re: their characters (as opposed to the writers') but. ouch this hit

[danishprince]

kieran culkin post-finale interview with variety

[twdmusicboxmystery]

About a day ago, time posted a news article where they talk with the current cast members about different part of the whole history of the walking dead and as opposed to all the other sections where multiple people speak, the only cast members who talk in the section on Hard Goodbyes, are Lauren, Norman and Melissa.

Melissa say a general statement on how saying goodbye is hard, Lauren talks about Scott of course, and Normal talks all about Beth. He mentions Scott, Steven, and Jon Bernthal. But he says “Beth — Emily — that was a big one for me. I really liked our relationship, and I really like her a lot. Our stories were working really well together when it happened”

It feels like it’s been a long time since he talked about Emily/Beth in interviews that this is so refreshing! Also a little coincidental. Thoughts? Here is the link: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-11-18/the-walking-dead-finale-oral-history-cast?_amp=true

Yeah for sure! I loved this article for so many reasons. It's a really fun look back at all the great moments through all the seasons of a show we all know and love.

But I agree that the parts mentioning Beth are the best. It's nice to see Norman mention her. And of course, we've seen a lot of mentions and promo of her lately, which makes me think this is just another way of intentionally bringing her to the forefront of viewers' minds. We also get some really great pictures, both of Beth and of other cast members.

So, everyone should just go read the article. I guess I don't have a whole lot more thoughts than that. I really loved the article. It's fun and cute. And I love that Norman mentions Beth/Emily in it. I do think it's a purposeful hint.

Here’s a clickable link:

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-11-18/the-walking-dead-finale-oral-history-cast?_amp=true

Thanks so much for sending it in. Xoxo! 🦌❣️

P.S. Here are some thoughts from my pals as well:

@wdway:

Guy's go to the group and read the actors interviews someone posted a link to. Trust me it's great. Beth/Emily is mentioned by a few people and Norman talks about her.

@twdmusicboxmystery:

Nice! Just finished. And of course I totally have to side eye. Sure, they mentioned other deceased characters like Sasha and Amy and Merle. But Beth got mentioned at least twice (or was in 3x?) and they also had a pic of her and Scott Wilson. Definitely feels like purposely more than other characters got. Thanks! Loved reading these. They were funny and sweet and nostalgic.

@wdway:

I thought it was good too. Beth/Emily might have been mentioned 3 times. Lauren talked about her, Emily and Steven going to watch fireworks but ended up hanging out playing music. Norman talked about how he really liked Emily/Beth? I found it hard to tell who he was talking about. I'm pretty sure there was at least 1 maybe more mentions of Emily/Beth. I'll probably read it again when I get a chance either tonight or tomorrow and I'll pay more attention.

I re-read the article and counted the Emily/Beth mentions. Lauren's that I mentioned above. The Beth/Emily, Herschel/Scott Wilson photograph. Norman talking about liking Emily/Beth. Norman talking about Scott Wilson mentioned the Herschel was Maggie and Beth's father. I thought Norman including Beth was in talking about Herschel was a conscious decision because I think most people would just say Maggie's father. In actually mentioning Emily/Beth it was Lauren/Maggie and Norman/Daryl, Beth's sister and boyfriend.