Danai Gurira
How ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Honored the Franchise’s Original Premise
[This story contains major spoilers through the first two episodes of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.] In the earliest days of The Walking Dead, no one was safe. Not even beloved comic book characters. Just ask Dale (Jeffrey DeMunn), who survives dozens of issues in Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard’s comics, only to […]
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‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Premieres to Multi-Year Highs for AMC
The return of two of The Walking Dead universe’s signature characters gave the latest spinoff in the franchise a ratings jolt. The premiere of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live — which features the returns of Andrew Lincoln’s Rick and Danai Gurira’s Michonne — delivered 3 million viewers (inclusive of replays and simulcasts) over three days […]
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‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Pair on Bringing That Iconic Comic Book Scene to Harrowing Life
[This story contains major spoilers from The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live series premiere.] There are a few iconic moments every Walking Dead fan knows right off the top of their head. Like the fall of the prison or Negan’s arrival via a bloody baseball bat. But those who only watch the AMC TV series, the […]
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‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’: Everything to Know Before Rick and Michonne’s Reunion
So, Rick and Michonne are back. Where did they go in the first place, you ask? Great question! Let’s assume you’re a lapsed Walking Dead viewer who wants to hop into The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, AMC’s limited series that reunites Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira for the first time since their characters […]
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Danai Gurira Had Andrew Lincoln Watch ‘Bridgerton’ Before Shooting Their ‘Walking Dead’ Spinoff to Inspire Their Characters’ Love Story
On a Television Critics Association panel earlier this week, Andrew Lincoln teased that he and costar Danai Gurira “watched a lot of Bridgerton” to prepare for their characters’ romance in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. It turns out the Netflix binge was Gurira’s idea, as showrunner Scott M. Gimple told The Hollywood Reporter […]
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‘Walking Dead’ Andrew Lincoln-Danai Gurira Series Set for 2024
AMC will continue its Walking Dead franchise into 2024 — which will mark the return of Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira to the brand. The cable outlet has set a release slate for the next four shows in its Walking Dead universe, beginning with the eighth — and final, AMC says — season of Fear the Walking […]
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“What Is a Queen?”: Cate Blanchett, Danai Gurira and Emma Thompson Pen Tributes to Their Collaborators
Danai Gurira on Angela Bassett Actress and playwright Gurira recalls a moment on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever set — spoiler alert! — when her co-star reiterated to her the true meaning of acting royalty. I knew her as Tina, as Stella, a powerhouse who always delivered memorable, resonant, unforgettable, iconic performances. I looked to her […]
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Behind the Themes of ‘Wakanda Forever’
One week into it’s worldwide release, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has spawned a multiverse of conversations surrounding grief, fate, honor and duty — all themes that add new texture to viewers’ understanding of both the singular hero’s journey and the multiplied power of community. Having grossed more than $400 million worldwide to date, the film […]
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Why ‘The Walking Dead’ Isn’t Really Ending
AMC’s The Walking Dead has been through hell and back. The zombie drama based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book series has weathered multiple lawsuits, four showrunners and more cast departures and bloody deaths than fans could keep track of. And now that the flagship series is ending (the series finale aired Sunday), AMC like a […]
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Review: Ryan Coogler’s Rousing Sequel Doubles as a Soulful Chadwick Boseman Tribute
Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira return to defend their grieving nation from a new threat in the hotly anticipated follow-up.
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Super Bowl LVI: Eugene Levy on Action Hero Makeover for Nissan Ad and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Connection
Eugene Levy’s newest role is far away from his beloved run on Schitt’s Creek. As a matter of fact, Levy could spin laps around Johnny Rose, literally, courtesy of Nissan. The automaker and Cruella filmmaker Craig Gillespie cast Levy as a high-octane, pedal-to-the-metal action star in a new ad campaign debuting during Sunday’s Super Bowl. […]
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Bono, Penelope Cruz, David Oyelowo and Kumail Nanjiani Lend Voices to Pro-Vaccine Animated Series ‘Pandemica’
Patrick Adams, Samuel Arnold, Connie Britton, Meg Donnelly, Danai Gurira, Nick Kroll, Laura Marano, Phoebe Robinson, Michael Sheen, Wanda Sykes and Calum Worthy round out the 'Pandemica' voice cast.
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