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Negan Stabbed Maggie? Actor Reveals 'Dead City' Finale Twist
14 Sep
Summary
- Negan stabbed Maggie to save her from Dillard's revenge.
- Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan advocated for Dillard's survival.
- Dillard's death was logistical due to his role in Dark Matter.
The season 3 finale of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' featured a surprising turn when Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) stabbed Maggie (Lauren Cohan). Morgan, who also serves as an executive producer, revealed that this action was not an act of retribution but a calculated risk to save Maggie from the antagonist Dillard (Jimmi Simpson). Morgan believed Dillard intended to kill Maggie as revenge for Negan's past actions.
Morgan had proposed filming two endings, one where Dillard survived, as he greatly enjoyed working with Simpson. However, logistical challenges arose because Simpson is a main cast member in the Apple TV+ series 'Dark Matter.' This contractual commitment made it impossible for Dillard to continue in 'Dead City,' despite Morgan's efforts. Dillard's character ultimately met a poetic end, seen walking with walkers, a fate Morgan found fitting for the character's desire for companionship.
Looking ahead, the season concluded with Negan supporting Maggie as she assumes leadership. Morgan finds this new dynamic intriguing, with both characters in a more stable place than previously seen. This shift sets up new narrative possibilities for the series moving forward, with Negan committed to backing Maggie's decisions.
