The Real Reason Why Jeffrey Dean Morgan Was So Nervous About Hilarie Burton's Role in The Walking Dead

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The Real Reason Why Jeffrey Dean Morgan Was So Nervous About Hilarie Burton's Role in The Walking Dead

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As a die-hard fan of The Walking Dead, I’ve seen my fair share of wild drama and shocking moments. But when I found out that Jeffrey Dean Morgan—our beloved Negan—was nervous about his wife, Hilarie Burton, joining the show, my heart skipped a beat. Let’s be honest: we all know that Jeffrey can tackle zombies with a bat and handle some pretty intense scenes.

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But apparently, when it came to Hilarie’s role in The Walking Dead, he was sweating bullets. So, what’s really going on here?

Is it the Script or Something Else?

We know that Morgan’s portrayal of Negan is one of the most iconic (and terrifying) characters to ever grace the screen.

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