Carl has easily seen the most character growth from Season 2 to Season 3. He went from causing a number of the group's problems to being a valuable asset that has no problem firing his gun when needed. In the latest Q&A feature from AMC, Chandler Riggs talks about being the only kid on the series, losing cast members, and using weapons on-set:
via AMC- Q: Now that Madison Lintz (Sophia) is gone, what's it like to be the only kid on set ?
A: Luckily, some of the actors act like kids, like Steven Yuen and Norman Reedus. So I hang out with them a lot. They're really fun guys.
Q: What's it been like acting on the show without Sarah Wayne Callies, your on-screen mother, and Jon Bernthal, who was a bit like a second father for Carl?
A: It's been hard having them gone -- both of them -- but I learned from them in the time I did have with them. When I signed on I knew that they would eventually get killed off, because I'd read the comics. Every now and then Sarah's on the set again. It's been cool to see her. Usually they have the death dinners that are at bars, so I can't go! I don't think [I've been to any.]
Q: You told us last year that because of Georgia's laws you can't hold a working gun on-set. This season Carl gets to use a weapon more. Has that been a welcome shift?
A: It's exciting. I love it. It's awesome that I actually get to do something this season. This year, I'm holding the gun I got to use last year and a Beretta that's modified to the point where it can't do anything.
Q: Carl has matured as a character, but how have you matured as an actor over three seasons on the show?
A: When I started the show, it was kind of like, I didn't really know what I was doing because I'd only been in movies a few times. I didn't know what to do or which way to go. But being on the show has helped me so much as an actor, from learning from the other actors and actresses who are amazing. It's been wonderful to learn with them and from them. Andrew Lincoln [in particular] has definitely helped me through the show.
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To read the rest of the Q&A, head over to the official AMC website for The Walking Dead. You can also read our previous articles, including our interview with Chandler Riggs, by visiting the links below:
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