Yes,thatjust happened.
Nor was it the surprise return of a fan favorite (Deanna, now in zombie form).
We connected with showrunner Scott M. Gimple to get his take on this surprising development and more.
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SCOTT M. GIMPLE:I shant answer that definitively, as whats in the show is the show.
But at some point, its said that weeks have passed.
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Yeah, Jesus is the character from the comic books.
And what about the actor playing him, Tom Payne?
What did you you guys see in him to cast him in that role?
Hes not a guy who walks around with a chip on his shoulder.
He has a certain friendliness towards everyone.
Its a quiet confidence.
Its a gentle confidence.
Its a pop in of charm, and I very much saw that in Tom.
Were very, very thrilled with what hes done with the character.
But its just a very, very specific thing, and Tom crushed it.
Okay, lets get into the Richonne thing.
The Andrea story from the comics has been broken up and given to several different characters.
This is one of those instances.
It was all about finding an everyday context.
It was all about having these two characters come to realize that their intimacy and bond extended beyond friendship.
Alexandria, in the state its currently in, gave them the moment to come to that realization.
And thats a super clinical, mathematical analysis of romance.
Ricks love interests have really not fared that well at all.
Are you setting things up for something terrible to happen to Michonne, sir?
Cant we enjoy this, Dalton?
Okay, then whats up with Jesus terrible timing?
When two people are naked in bed, is that really the best time to barge in and talk?
Once youre in the room, youre committed.
For details, see the Reagan episode ofNew Girl.
Im assuming this is not just a one-night stand.
This isnt a one-night stand.
And what they have was already there, before they even kissed.
