Lauren Cohan and Aimee Garcia discuss their characters’ new friendship in Dead City
Summary
– Lauren Cohan and Aimee Garcia discuss Maggie and Renata’s friendship in Dead City season 3
– The two characters connect through their leadership, compassion, and devotion to family
– Garcia reveals the nickname she gave Renata’s signature weapon
Lauren Cohan and Aimee Garcia explore the friendship between Maggie and Renata in a new behind-the-scenes video for The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3.
Garcia describes Renata as a natural leader who took control of her family and community following her father’s death.
After arriving at the Bricks, Renata recognizes the community’s potential but understands that it needs strong leadership and protection.
Her arrival also gives Maggie something she has been missing for years: a close friend.
Cohan revealed that she asked showrunner, Seth Hoffman, to introduce a best friend for Maggie after years of conflict and hardship.
Maggie and Renata quickly connect because they are both compassionate warriors with strong leadership qualities.
Their growing friendship also allows viewers to see a lighter and more relaxed side of Maggie.
“I just feel like you root for this friendship,” Cohan said.
Garcia believes Renata brings heart, humor, and a sense of family to the series.
Renata also carries a distinctive bone saw that Garcia nicknamed “Bonita,” which means “pretty” in Spanish.
Cohan helped Garcia prepare for walker kills by advising her to grunt before striking. The sound alerts the stunt performer and helps the action look more natural.
Garcia also praised Cohan’s leadership on set and described her as the quarterback of the Dead City team.
“Lauren is amazing,” Garcia said. “She is such a fearless leader in real life.”
The actresses’ off-screen connection reflects the powerful friendship forming between Maggie and Renata during season 3.
