Speaking with Screen Rant, Morgan teased Negan's evolution in Dead City Season 2, remarking on how much growth the character has already experienced. "With Dead City, I don't know that it's the last year at all, but I think it's forming this character who, when we first met him, was the worst person in the world. And as time has gone by, we see a different side of him," he said.
The interview saw Morgan promoting his new film, Neighborhood Watch, which sees him starring alongside The Boys' actor Jack Quaid. Morgan took the time to compare his time playing Negan with Quaid's own characterizations, noting how different they are in hindsight. "Jack kind of plays characters that on the outside are really good, and then he's got this dark side. I'm the exact opposite," Morgan said. "I always come out of the box real f--king dark, and then you find out that there's another side to him."
Dead City Has Been a Huge Hit for The Walking Dead Franchise
Morgan's starring role as Negan in The Walking Dead has been highly acclaimed by critics and beloved by fans for years now, and his recent work in Dead City has proven that viewers are still highly dedicated to seeing Negan and the rest of the cast's ongoing journey. Based on the comic book series of the same name, The Walking Dead has become one of the entertainment industry's most recognizable zombie franchises, and Dead City has recently become a streaming hit in its own right.
The first season of Dead City has been acclaimed by critics, earning an impressive 80% Rotten Tomatoes score. The series made its debut in June 2023 with six episodes and was quickly renewed for a second season before the final episode aired. It follows beloved characters Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan as they navigate post-apocalyptic Manhattan in search of Maggie's kidnapped son, Hershel.
