• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

Robert Kirkman doesn’t regret The Walking Dead character deaths

March 14, 2018 by Samuel Brace

Robert Kirkman has revealed that he has no regrets over character deaths in The Walking Dead.

The Walking Dead quickly became known for killing off major characters, and that trend hasn’t slowed down all that much of late, with fans recently left reeling after Carl’s time on the show came to an end.

The Walking Dead creator, writer, and executive producer has revealed to Screen Junkies that while he does admit it’s difficult killing off these beloved characters, it’s not a decision he regrets:

“It’s harder in the show because there are actors involved and the actors actually formed this very tight-knit community in Georgia,” Kirkman admitted. “So not only are you telling a human being ‘you’re kind of fired now,’ but you’re also saying ‘hey, all you guys that hang out, and there’s a lot of camaraderie and stuff, we’re taking one of them away.’ So it’s very tough, it’s very difficult, and that part sucks.

“So I regret the deaths on the show more on a whole than I do in the comics….And I’m very emotional with the characters, so they do upset me in the comic and the show, but it’s a thing that wears on you to a certain extent. I think on the writers’ room for season five or six, I came in on one of the first days and I was like, ‘Can we just not kill anyone this season and see what happens?…That didn’t work out. But I think it’s important that the fan base know that it is as upsetting, and as big of an event for us internally as it is for them.”

The fact that audiences quickly came to realise, in a similar fashion as with Game of Thrones, that none of their favourite characters are safe, certainly helped propel the show’s fame and increase its excitement factor. Of course, this doesn’t make the deaths any less upsetting.

SEE ALSO: Promo, clip and images for The Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 12 – ‘The Key’

The Walking Dead season 8 airs on Sundays on AMC in the US and on Mondays on FOX in the UK.

 

Filed Under: News, Samuel Brace, Television Tagged With: Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Overlooked Horror Actors and Their Best Performance

The Essential Exorcism Movies of the 21st Century

Underrated Movies from the Masters of Action Cinema

The Most Disturbing Horror Movies of the 1980s

The Goonies at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic 80s Adventure

Whatever Happened to the Horror Icon?

8 Great Cult Sci-Fi Films from 1985

10 Great Forgotten Gems of the 1980s You Need To See

10 Great Modern Horror Classics You Have To See

20 Epic Car Chases That Will Drive You Wild

WATCH OUR MOVIE NOW FOR FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

Top Stories:

The Essential Action Movies From Cannon Films

4K Ultra HD Review – Krull (1983)

Eight Essential Sci-Fi Prison Movies

Movie Review – Hamnet (2025)

10 Great Forgotten Gems of the 1980s You Need To See

10 More International Horror Movies You Need to See

Movie Review – Little Lorraine (2025)

Movie Review – Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)

Movie Review – Night of the Reaper (2025)

Movie Review – Nouvelle Vague (2025)

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

10 Essential Sci-Fi Movies from 1995

7 Cult 90s Teen Movies You May Have Missed

The Most Terrifying Movie Psychopaths of the 1990s

The Worst Movies From The Best Horror Franchises

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket