At the end of Season 6, The Walking Dead left fans in shock with a dramatic cliffhanger that posed a significant question for viewers. In the finale of Season 6, Rick’s group encountered a character played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the infamous Negan, who is recognized as the most powerful and merciless figure in the world of The Walking Dead.
As Rick’s group was unprepared for the sheer strength of Negan’s gang, which had already caused considerable destruction and loss of life, Negan devised a plan to assert dominance over Rick’s group. In a shocking twist, he decided to pick a member from Rick’s group to serve as a sacrificial victim, brutally executing them in front of everyone. (Spoiler alert!).
It is worth noting that the production team utilized clever camera angles to keep the audience oblivious to who Negan would choose as his victim in this tense scene.
The question “Who did Negan choose?” has become a focal point in discussions among fans and the media surrounding The Walking Dead. Despite the intense speculation, even cast members and crew remained tight-lipped about the identity of the character chosen for this fate.
Recently, due to overwhelming curiosity, the film crew announced that fans should stop trying to figure out who Negan killed, as they would be kept in the dark until the next episode airs. Even those involved in the production, including directors and actors, were unable to reveal this crucial detail.
To maintain the secrecy of this pivotal moment, the production team employed a unique filming technique, capturing all possible angles that could play a part in the scene, ensuring that the final edit only revealed the necessary components.
If you find this difficult to comprehend, take a look back at the end of Season 6. The characters considered by Negan included Rick, Carl, Michonne, Glenn, Maggie, Abraham, Sasha, Daryl, Eugene, Aaron, and Rosita. In total, there were 11 characters, and the actor was prepared for all 11 potential outcomes of Negan’s brutal decision.
Every individual could potentially be the victim chosen by Negan, which raises the stakes for all characters involved. With such a method, even members of the production team, including actors and directors, were kept in the dark regarding who would ultimately face Negan’s wrath, despite being present during the filming of this critical scene. Only a select few in the production team were aware of the outcome.
Given the strict measures to ensure secrecy, fans of The Walking Dead should refrain from making predictions or seeking out spoilers, as we will only know the truth when the next episode airs.
