How 'The Walking Dead' cast reacted when they first read the series finale script

Kirsten AcunaNov 22, 2022, 16:02 IST

Most of the current cast of "The Walking Dead" is seen in a behind-the-scenes photo.Jace Downs/AMC

"The Walking Dead" concluded its 11-season run with a huge finale event in Los Angeles.
Insider asked some of the cast their reactions to watching the finale and reading the final script.

"The Walking Dead" cast, crew, and fans bid farewell to AMC's apocalyptic phenomenon Sunday night in Los Angeles, California.

As cast, past and present, reunited on the red carpet for the first time in months, Insider asked their thoughts on the finale, and their reaction to reading the finale script.

Some of the stars had a chance to view it before Sunday's live finale event, while others decided to wait to watch it with a live audience to close out the series' 11-season and 177-episode run.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan didn't even want to finish reading the script because he knew the show would be over.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan on the final episode of "TWD" and at the finale event.Jace Downs/AMC, Unique Nicole/FilmMagic

Eleanor Matsuura, who plays Yumiko, thinks they stuck the landing.

Eleanor Matsuura as Yumiko on the final episode of "TWD" and at the finale event.Jace Downs/AMC, Momodu Mansaray/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images

Cooper Andrews waited to watch the finale as a fan with the fans. He was nervous when he first read the script.

Cooper Andrews as Jerry on the final episode of "TWD" and at the finale event.Jace Downs/AMC, Unique Nicole/FilmMagic

Cailey Fleming said it was bittersweet to read the finale script.

Cailey Fleming as Judith on the final episode of "TWD" and at the finale event.Jace Downs/AMC, Unique Nicole/FilmMagic

Christian Serratos said the entire cast cried when they first read the script.

Christian Serratos as Rosita on the final episode of "TWD" and at the finale event.Jace Downs/AMC, Unique Nicole/FilmMagic

Lauren Ridloff was shocked after reading the finale script.

Lauren Ridloff as Connie on the final episode of "TWD" and at the finale event.Jace Downs/AMC, Unique Nicole/FilmMagic

Paola Lázaro cried reading the finale script.

Paola Lázaro as Juanita "Princess" Sanchez on the final episode of "TWD" and at the finale event.Jace Downs/AMC, Unique Nicole/FilmMagic

Seth Gilliam had a one-word reaction after reading the script.

Seth Gilliam as Father Gabriel on the final episode of "TWD" and at the finale event.Jace Downs/AMC, Momodu Mansaray/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images

Margot Bingham said it was emotional reading the script.

Margot Bingham as Max on the final episode of "TWD" and at the finale event.Jace Downs/AMC, Unique Nicole/FilmMagic

Lennie James, who originally appeared in the flagship series before heading to spinoff "Fear the Walking Dead," told us he watched the finale before the fan event.

Lennie James as Morgan on "Fear TWD" and at the "TWD" finale event.Lauren "Lo" Smith/AMC, Unique Nicole/FilmMagic

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