The Walking Dead veteran and executive producer Andrew Lincoln opens up about his aversion to watching himself on screen, breaking his own rule for the spinoff series.
Summary
– Andrew Lincoln, known for his role as Rick Grimes, refused to watch himself on The Walking Dead due to self-consciousness.
– Lincoln, now an executive producer for the spinoff series “The Ones Who Live,” had to break his own rule and watch the show.
– Lincoln admits to experiencing aversion therapy while watching himself but found a way to cope by focusing on other characters.
Andrew Lincoln, famous for his portrayal of Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead, has always avoided watching himself on screen due to self-consciousness. However, his role as an executive producer for the spinoff series, “The Ones Who Live,” forced him to break his own rule.
Lincoln shared that he doesn’t enjoy looking at himself and finds it challenging to maintain the authenticity of his acting when self-conscious. Despite this, his involvement in the spinoff as a creator and executive producer required him to watch the show, leading to what he humorously describes as “aversion therapy.”
Acknowledging the unconventional situation, Lincoln jokes about the “huge error of judgment” in taking on executive producer duties, emphasizing that he couldn’t simply delegate the editing process without actively participating. While initially struggling with the experience, he eventually found a coping mechanism by focusing on the performances of other cast members.
“The Ones Who Live” is set to premiere on AMC on February 25, marking Andrew Lincoln’s return to the iconic role of Rick Grimes. Millions of Walking Dead fans eagerly anticipate this new chapter in the beloved franchise.
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