The Upcoming interview previews Maggie and Negan’s next chapter
Summary
– Seth Hoffman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Lauren Cohan teased a bold new season of The Walking Dead: Dead City
– Morgan said Season 3 brings back more of the original Walking Dead feeling
– Cohan reflected on Maggie’s long journey and the emotional weight of staying with one character
Seth Hoffman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Lauren Cohan discussed The Walking Dead: Dead City during an interview with The Up Coming.
The conversation took place in Monte Carlo after the series opened the Monte-Carlo Television Festival during its 65th anniversary celebration. Morgan said the moment was wild and called it one of the most glamorous things the franchise has done.
Morgan joked that the audience may not have expected something as violent and gritty as The Walking Dead. He said the show likely surprised viewers who were not fully prepared for the franchise’s darker style.
The interview also focused on why fans remain attached to The Walking Dead. Morgan pointed to the complicated relationship between Negan and Maggie, saying their long history continues to make the story compelling.
Cohan said playing Maggie for so many years has been a gift. She described the character as strong, layered, and shaped by survival, while also noting the role’s rich history after so many seasons.
Morgan praised Hoffman’s work on the new season and said Dead City now feels closer to the original Walking Dead. He credited Hoffman with refreshing the show and giving the characters new places to go.
Hoffman, who previously worked on the original series, said returning to the franchise was a major career moment. He explained that some ideas he had years ago had finally found a place in Dead City.
The trio also teased a major Season 3 episode that Morgan described as unlike anything The Walking Dead has done before. Hoffman confirmed the episode is Season 3, Episode 6, but the group avoided revealing too much.
Cohan also reflected on the final episode of The Walking Dead, calling it one of her favorites. She said the ending felt deeply personal because the emotions on screen mirrored real life for the cast.
Morgan named the “Here’s Negan” episode as one of his favorites because it gave Negan a deeper backstory. He also hinted that Dead City Season 3 will include another standout episode for fans.
The interview made it clear that Dead City is still trying to push the franchise forward. With Maggie and Negan carrying years of history, and Hoffman guiding the new season, the next chapter sounds ready to take fans somewhere different.
