Jeffrey Dean Morgan is paying tribute to his Strolling Lifeless sidekick, Lucille. And no, we don’t imply the character performed by his real-life spouse, Hilarie Burton.
In a behind-the-scenes video for season 2 of The Strolling Lifeless: Lifeless Metropolis, the actor revealed he obtained a tattoo in honour of Lucille — the barbed-wire-wrapped bat that’s grow to be synonymous along with his character, Negan Smith.
“I obtained a tattoo this 12 months, it says, ‘Lucille,’” Morgan shared, lifting his sleeve. “My spouse performed Lucille, however actually it is the bat.”
Lucille first appeared in season 6 of The Strolling Lifeless, named after Negan’s late spouse within the collection. However for Morgan, the weapon is excess of only a prop.
“I by no means had a prop in my life as an actor that felt so innately mine and looks like an extension of the character,” the Supernatural alum stated. “And me personally, I like her.”
The One Tree Hill star, who tied the knot with Morgan in 2019 after ten years of relationship, performed Lucille in a collection of emotional flashbacks again in season 10.
Reflecting on working along with her, Morgan stated, “That was a pleasure… I used to be nervous as hell entering into… And it was nice. That first day along with her, I went dwelling similar to, ‘Thank God!’”
Followers can anticipate to see each Negan and Lucille again in motion when Lifeless Metropolis returns to AMC and AMC+ on Might 4.
“To have Lucille again, that is when Negan is at his most Negan,” Morgan teased.
