'Walking Dead': Andrew Lincoln, Scott M. Gimple on Midseason Premiere, Rick's Future | THR News

The Walking Dead's season 8 mid-season premiere sparked discussions about Carl's farewell and Rick's uncertain future. Showrunner Scott M Gimple and star Andrew Lincoln discussed the implications of the episode's ending and the show's trajectory. Speculations about Rick's fate were addressed, with hints that the dire scene is not a vision. The show aims to continue beyond ten seasons, drawing inspiration from the comics. The potential end game and the show's ability to adapt to character deaths were also discussed, with a focus on maintaining a satisfying storyline.

What significant event occurs in the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead Season 8?

• The introduction of a new villain

• The emotional farewell to Carl

• The discovery of a new safe haven

• The outbreak of a new virus

What is the main question raised about Rick Grimes in the mid-season premiere?

• Whether he will become the new leader

• Whether his final scene is real or a vision

• If he will leave the group

• If he will find a cure for the virus

What does Andrew Lincoln suggest about the future of his character, Rick?

• Rick will find a new family

• Rick will become a villain

• Rick will become a comic book writer

• Rick's journey will end soon

According to Scott M. Gimple, how many seasons does he believe the show could potentially run?

• Five seasons

• Ten seasons

• More than ten seasons

• Fifteen seasons

What does Scott M. Gimple say about the show's adaptation from the comics?

• The show will diverge completely from the comics

• The show will follow the comics closely

• The show will only adapt the first comic

• The show will end before the comics