The Walking Dead - 3x16 - Welcome to the Tombs - Behind the Scenes

The actor talks about making a racist redneck likable, compares Daryl to a pet snake and describes the strangest meal he ever ate (it wasn't squirrel).

Q: What was your favorite part about playing Daryl?

A: He's such a mixed guy. Growing up with a brother like Michael Rooker's character, you'd imagine he'd have tons of chicks on his shoulder. I think trying to find a way to be the little brother, but still be a badass in his own way and still show that he cares about his brother. Trying to show that he has feelings and trying to find a likable guy in a racist, you know?


Q: How do you make a racist...

Sophia is an important part of the graphic novels and yet had an early demise on the tv show. Though the character of Sophia is no longer on the tv show, that doesn't mean her role died with her.

I think that Beth was used as a first replacement for Sophia and Enid as a second replacement for her. Let me tell you why.



Sophia's journey from the graphic novels starts with a little girl frightened by this world. Later on, after her mom dies, she is been taken care of by Maggie and Glenn who become her surrogate parents....