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Danai Gurira on "The Walking Dead" Spinoff | Jason Isbell Discusses His Album "Weathervanes"

Feb 25, 2024
Actress Danai Gurira discusses co-creating 'The Walking Dead' spinoff and her organization Love Our Girls. Musician Jason Isbell talks about new album 'Weathervanes' and finding inspiration while filming. Stories include a farting incident on set and the emotional inspiration behind the song 'Cast Iron Skillet'.
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Quick takeaways

  • Danai Gurira co-created 'The Walking Dead' spinoff focusing on a remarkable love story.
  • Danai Gurira's organization Love Our Girls promotes awareness of gender issues globally.

Deep dives

Creating the Epic Love Story

Denai Garira discusses her journey from acting to producing, co-creating, and writing a spinoff for The Walking Dead. She talks about the challenges of managing multiple roles, including showrunning episodes and ensuring the authenticity of scenes. Despite The Walking Dead's massive narrative, the spinoff stands on its own, focusing on a remarkable love story.

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