Danai Gurira is joining Michael B. Jordan in the upcoming remake of 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' a romantic heist thriller set to begin production in London, with a release planned for March 2027. Jordan is starring, directing, and producing, while Gurira will play his confidante. The film features a star-studded cast including Kenneth Branagh and Lily Gladstone, and is set in Europe with an art theft theme.
The limited series "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" has concluded with an emotional and victorious ending for Rick Grimes and Michonne, played by Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira. The finale sees the couple stopping the villainous CRM and reuniting with their family in Alexandria. While the possibility of future collaborations remains open, the focus is on compelling character-driven storytelling within the Walking Dead universe.
Danai Gurira discusses the finale of "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," the reunion of Michonne and Rick Grimes, and the possibility of a second season. She reflects on the love story's completion, the show's success, and her experience playing Michonne, expressing gratitude for the journey and the character's evolution.
The co-creators and executive producers of AMC's limited series "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" have hinted at the possibility of a second season, despite the intended finale airing on April 6. While they remained tight-lipped at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour, Danai Gurira suggested that anything is possible, and the idea of uniting all series in the franchise in an Avengers-style team-up was discussed. The creators emphasized their focus on the current season but left the door open for future developments.
In the latest episode of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, Michonne's journey back to Rick is explored, revealing the impact of her decision to help a couple in need. Showrunner Scott M. Gimple discusses the significance of this storyline and the emotional moments for Michonne, played by Danai Gurira. The episode introduces a new character, Nat, whose impactful role ends in tragedy. The impact of these characters on Michonne and Rick will continue to play out throughout the season, while the challenge of Michonne hiding her leadership qualities is also addressed.
"The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" spinoff honors the franchise's original premise by introducing brilliantly fleshed-out characters only to brutally kill them, bringing back the sense that no one is safe in the zombie world. Danai Gurira, who stars and produces the series, discusses the impact of crafting and losing these characters, highlighting the exceptional performances of lesser-known actors who bring these characters to life before their untimely demise.
In the series premiere of "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," Andrew Lincoln's return as Rick Grimes includes a harrowing moment where he cuts off his own hand, a nod to a pivotal event in the comic books. Lincoln and Danai Gurira, who also serves as an executive producer, made the decision to bring this iconic scene to life, emphasizing the character-driven nature of the choice. The series follows Rick's life after the incident, revealing his involvement with the Civic Republic Military and his reunion with Michonne.
Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, former stars of "The Walking Dead," are reprising their roles in the six-part spinoff mini-series "The Ones Who Live." The series follows the characters in a new setting, a dystopian metropolis ruled by a military police force. The return of these popular characters aims to reignite interest in the franchise after declining ratings toward the end of the original show's run.
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live spinoff reunites Rick and Michonne in a new world and mindset, with the characters facing new challenges and a chance to catch up with familiar faces. The actors, Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, discuss the changes in their characters, the boundaries they face, and the evolving relationships in the series. The spinoff offers surprises and a deeper involvement for the actors as co-creators and executive producers, providing a rewarding learning experience.
Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira return to The Walking Dead universe in the new series "The Ones Who Live," which features a car chase scene and explores the characters' journeys after their departure from the original series. The show, set to premiere on Feb. 25 on AMC, focuses on a love story and the challenges faced by the characters in a world dominated by the Civic Republic Military. The series also introduces new characters and promises to reveal hidden history and familiar faces from the franchise.
Danai Gurira had Andrew Lincoln and showrunner Scott M. Gimple watch "Bridgerton" to prepare for their characters' romance in "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" spinoff series, where they reprise their roles as Rick and Michonne. Gurira assigned the "Bridgerton homework" to help them understand the clear love story and language in the show, aiming to capture a similar satisfaction in their own series. The spinoff explores love as the fuel for survival amid the zombie apocalypse, drawing inspiration from classic romances like "Casablanca" and "Somewhere in Time."
Danai Gurira and Andrew Lincoln returned to The Walking Dead universe to continue telling their characters' epic love story, with Gurira also joining as a writer for the spinoff series. The decision was motivated by fan demand, unresolved storylines, and the desire to fulfill the proposed epic love between their characters, Rick and Michonne. The new series, "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," premieres on Sunday, Feb. 25 on AMC and AMC+.
AMC announced at San Diego Comic-Con that the upcoming Walking Dead spinoff, starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, will be titled "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live." Additionally, AMC renewed Season 2 for spinoffs "Dead City" and "Daryl Dixon," but script work for both shows is on hold due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. The casts of the shows were unable to attend the Comic-Con panel due to their strike with the Screen Actors Guild.
