Even Andrew Lincoln is scared of what Negan has in store for The Walking Dead series. The actor recently told TV Insider the introduction of the character in The Walking Dead season 6 changes Rick similar to the way Negan’s appearance did in the comics. That’s not a good sign for The Walking Dead fans. Someone major will probably die before the end of the season.
Lincoln, who plays Rick on the show, admitted it was time for Negan’s introduction in The Walking Dead . Negan’s the kind of character even the worst The Walking Dead villains like The Governor or The Wolves wouldn’t want to mess with.
“The Governor was magnificent and David did a beautiful job playing him,” Lincoln told TV Insider . “But Negan is horrific. He is this incredible tyrant and this very charismatic, funny, brutal beyond words sociopath. I'm interested in the relationship between Negan and Carl and Carl and Rick. There's a very complicated, extraordinary psychology between those characters. I'm just thrilled that we are getting to a place where it feels very deep, dark, thrilling and dangerous.”
Yes, Negan does develop a connection to Carl. We won’t spoil it for you, but Negan is aware there are worst things he can do to Rick than killing him or the people he cares about. Negan knows how to manipulate people and even the smartest characters can get caught up in his plans.
Negan rules the Saviors through fear and is fiercely protected by those who are loyal to him. While he might be “horrific,” Negan does have a strong moral code and there are things even he wouldn’t condone. Negan has some similarities to Rick, which will make you wonder if the villain is just an extreme version of all the darkness in Rick.
The Walking Dead season 6 returns on AMC at 9 p.m. on Feb. 14.
