'The Walking Dead' cast reacts to Sunday's unexpected death and how it will affect their characters moving forward

Kirsten AcunaOct 10, 2022, 08:52 IST

"The Walking Dead" cast found Sebastian's surprising death to be immensely satisfying.AMC

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for season 11, episode 18 of "The Walking Dead."
In a major twist from the comics, Sebastian met an untimely death at the end of Sunday's episode.

Sunday's "The Walking Dead" made a big deviation from the comics when it killed off Sebastian Milton (Teo Rapp-Olsson) in a violent fashion.

After Eugene and Max revealed that the Governor's son didn't care about the Commonwealth's citizens, a horde of the undead broke into the community. As chaos erupted, Eugene pushed a walker onto the cowardly Milton who cried out for help.

Unsurprisingly, no one responded to Sebastian's pleas. Refusing to lend a hand, the community watched as Sebastian was killed until Judith shot the walker dead.

The turn of events is a far cry from the comics where Sebastian winds up surviving the entirety of "TWD." In the comic's most controversial moment, Sebastian murders the series' protagonist, Rick Grimes.

In September, Insider asked 10 cast members their reactions to Sebastian's surprising death. All of them believe he got what he deserved, but agreed they'll miss Rapp-Olsson.

Seth Gilliam didn't mince words. He said Sebastian had to go.

Seth Gilliam said good riddance to Sebastian.AMC

Ross Marquand is glad that Sebastian's demise means that Aaron isn't getting Rick's comic death.

In the comics, Sebastian kills Rick. Aaron currently resembles comic Rick.Jace Downs/AMC, Skybound/Image Comics

Margot Bingham, who plays Max, is happy he's dead.

Max records Sebastian and then plays it for all to hear.AMC

Josh McDermitt was disappointed his character Eugene didn't get to kill him with his bare hands, but he thought it was a great change from the comics.

Josh McDermitt thought Sebastian's death was a great twist from the comics.Jace Downs/AMC

Josh Hamilton said his character Lance probably isn't too torn up over Sebastian's death. He has other things to worry about right now.

Lance has bigger concerns right now than Sebastian's death, like getting out of prison.AMC

Even Laila Robins, who plays Sebastian's mother and the leader of the Commonwealth, Pamela Milton, admits it was his time to go.

Pamela always saw Sebastian as a disappointment, in life, and now, in death.Jace Downs/AMC

Eleanor Matsuura fears that Sebastian's death puts her character Yumiko in a precarious situation with the Commonwealth leader.

Eleanor Matsuura is worried for her character Yumiko.Jace Downs/AMC

Michael James Shaw said Mercer's going to be shocked to learn what happens to Sebastian.

Mercer is the leader of the Commonwealth's militia, so Sebastian's death isn't good news for him.Josh Stringer/AMC

Connie's article on Sebastian ultimately helped lead to his downfall, but Lauren Ridloff isn't feeling too bad about that.

Connie's not feeling too sorry for Sebastian after what he did to others.AMC

Angel Theory said she "didn't feel bad" to see Sebastian go.

Kelly has seen how Commonwealth citizens have fared under Milton's rule. Angel Theory said Teo Rapp-Olsson did a great job of annoying fans.Jace Downs/AMC

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