Who is Negan based off of?

Negan is physically intimidating, muscular, and was actually modeled after Henry Rollins (one of many actors fans suggested would be effective playing the role).

What is Negan’s background?

Prior to the outbreak, Negan was the coach of a local high school, keeping his players in line through intimidation and bullying. He is happily married to his wife, Lucille, but nonetheless has a mistress on the side who doesn’t know he is married.

Who else was considered for Negan?

Hamm, Rollins, Dillahunt, Lilliard, are all interesting choices but the final choice was the right one with giving Jeffrey Dean Morgan the role of Negan. The Walking Dead wouldn’t be the same without him!

What was Negan’s base called?

The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary, also known as The Saviors’ Base, is a location first seen in Issue 104 of The Walking Dead.

What is Negans real name?

Negan Smith
And so, in a subtle move in the background, the season ten finale revealed all. In the episode Here’s Negan, we see his last name on the mailbox outside the home he shared with his wife, Lucille, 12 years prior. We see that same name written on a trophy in his basement. Negan Smith.

Does Jeffrey Dean Morgan have a twin?

There are actually many stars in Hollywood who seem to have a secret twin walking another red carpet somewhere in the city. In fact some, like Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Javier Bardem, look so much alike, we wonder if they were separated at birth. Ahead, eight stars and their famous doppelgängers.

How did Lucille turn into a zombie?

Lucille dies differently in the show and the comics. On the show, Lucille overdoses on pills before the cancer can kill her. She doesn’t want to be a burden anymore to Negan, who she notices will do just about anything to try and keep her alive. She leaves Negan a message telling him to not leave her this way.

How did Negans wife turn into a zombie?

During the episode, Lucille died after taking her own life amid her cancer battle. She later reanimated, resulting in Negan burning down their home with her body in it.

Who auditioned to be Rick Grimes?

Jon Bernthal Auditioned For Rick While Jon Bernthal perfected the role of cop-turned-villain Shane Walsh — a character he did indeed audition for — he also auditioned for the lead role of fan-favorite Rick Grimes.

Is Jon Hamm Negan?

Jon Hamm was among the many potentials who could’ve gone to bat as Negan, one of the most infamous villains in “The Walking Dead.” Speaking to MTV back in 2014, original comic creator Robert Kirkman was thrown the suggestion of Hamm taking the role that eventually went to Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Who is Big Richie Walking Dead?

According to the Walking Dead Fandom page, Big Richie is played by stuntman Anthony DiRocco. The stuntman has been working in film and TV since 2007 and has been doing stunts on The Walking Dead since 2015 when he was the stunt double to Benedict Samuel, who played Owen in five episodes of the FX show.

Why does Negan love his bat?

After discovering that Lucille had committed suicide, a grief-stricken Negan wrapped the bat in barbed wire and eventually named it Lucille in honor of his late wife. As his wife stood by him and helped him get through life before the apocalypse, the bat is a symbolic reminder of her.

What made Negan so evil?

When the zombie infestation caused society to fall, Negan tried to keep her alive by procuring cancer drugs, but she eventually succumbed to her fate. The traumatic incident changed Negan irrevocably, hardening his heart, and turning him into a sadistic killer.

How old is Negan Smith?

Age. Early to Mid 50s (“Who Are You Now?”)

How tall is Negan in The Walking Dead?

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 6 Ft. Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s height is 6’1 and has starred as the boisterous baddie, Negan, since 2016.

Why does Negan love his bat so much?

What was Negan and Lucille’s song?

A song worthy of The Walking Dead’s greatest romance “You Are So Beautiful” was originally penned by frequent collaborators Billy “The Fifth Beatle” Preston and Bruce Fisher and released as a track on Preston’s The Kids & Me in 1974, per Second Hand Songs.

Why didn’t Thomas Jane play Rick?

Lucky for us all, HBO did not move forward with the show. Instead, Darabont sold it to AMC and with Thomas Jane now no longer available, due to being set to star in the show, Hung, it was necessary to find a new star to play Rick Grimes.

How old is Andrew Lincoln now?

48 years (September 14, 1973)Andrew Lincoln / Age

Who auditioned for Rick Grimes?