The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus Talks Survival Instincts and Character Building
Summary
In this article, we interview Norman Reedus, the actor who plays Daryl Dixon on the hit TV series, The Walking Dead. We discuss his character, his personal survival instincts, and how he brings a bit of himself to the role.
Table of Contents
- Identifying with Daryl Dixon
- Survival Instincts in a Zombie Apocalypse
- Collaboration in Character Building
- Conclusion
Identifying with Daryl Dixon
In the interview, Reedus talks about how he identifies with his character, Daryl Dixon. He admits to being awkward and having trouble expressing his feelings, much like Daryl. However, he also acknowledges that he lacks any real survival instincts and wouldn’t fare well in a zombie apocalypse. Reedus brings a bit of himself to the character and is grateful for the opportunity to have input into where the storyline goes.
Survival Instincts in a Zombie Apocalypse
Reedus jokes that he would need an Uber car close by to survive a zombie apocalypse and admits that he is a bit of a wimp. He even goes so far as to say that he would probably break into a hotel and watch South Park until he starved to death. He wonders why no one in the show ever does that.
Collaboration in Character Building
Reedus praises the collaboration that takes place in building the characters on the show. He says that the writers are gracious in allowing the actors to have input into the character’s development, but there are times when they tell him to “shut up” because his ideas are terrible. He acknowledges that it’s a give and take process and that there isn’t a weak link in the chain.
Conclusion
Norman Reedus brings a bit of himself to the role of Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead. He identifies with the character’s awkwardness and difficulty expressing his feelings. Reedus also admits that he lacks any real survival instincts and wouldn’t fare well in a zombie apocalypse. However, he is grateful for the opportunity to have input into the character’s development and praises the collaboration that takes place in building the show’s characters.
