No One Wanted Norman Reedus To Do The Walking Dead

Norman talks about his crossbow from 'The Walking Dead' being put in the Smithsonian, having a shark named after him at the Coney Island Aquarium and he reveals that no one wanted him to do 'The Walking Dead' but thankfully he didn't listen to them.
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No One Wanted Norman Reedus To Do The Walking Dead
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[@199453063]

Norman Reedus is the real definition of being cool. Such an awesome dude.

[@allienikki6057]

YES! seems super chill!

[@lukadonadze6440]

I thought that was Brad Pitt

[@lukadonadze6440]

@Killah Frost18x I was talking about the definition of being cool. I thought that the real definition of cool was Brad Pitt. And I know that the person in the video is norman reedus aka daryl dixon aka sam porter bridges aka etc

[@hardcore4665]

Norman’s back MUST be hurting now since he’s carrying the whole show.

[@chiefkeef6405]

Yeah that’s basically the only reason I still watch the show

[@iris089]

And Carol.

[@MalakSmalak]

@@iris089 And Negan

[@jess2162]

I always say this but no one I know agrees with me!! So glad I found this comment

[@hardcore4665]

jessica nasca agree with you queen

[@huntdaboi]

If they make a Read Dead Redemption Movie please hire him

[@noahpayne5126]

I know this is late buttttt he could play john

[@aalmarri2639]

He acts as john marston and jeffery acts arthur morgan

[@reflection7655]

What would Andrew play lmao

[@aalmarri2639]

Reflect Ion dutch?

[@swasay7044]

Reflect Ion , Caaaarrrrrrlll😂

[@startic7516]

Norman is the chillest guy ever, no way he's 48! Lol

[@eljefe2151]

He looks like he’s 60, he just sounds a lot younger

[@startic7516]

While y'all are here, feel free to check out my Top 10 TWD Villains video on my channel :D

[@lowkeynopressure6739]

StarTic wtf. I would have guessed like 42

[@livelife7955]

I thought he was 42

[@wedothis1563]

we share the same birthday

[@austindeanblade8070]

Everyone told him not to do it, does it and quickly becomes one of the most popular characters, then becomes the star of the show.

[@emercycrite]

Norman Reedus is equal parts cool and badass.

[@Viewer1234-l2j]

Walking dead daily

[@burrichgrrl57]

acevitamin He is definitely a smart guy. He has a lot going on in his life that your average Walking Dead fan probably doesn't know or perhaps care about. This is a light entertainment interview. You should check out the interview he did for Sotheby's recently when he had two of his photographs auctioned by them. The proceeds went to hurrican relief.

[@9aylk680]

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[@TheSamuraiApocalypse]

Ethan brown Almost everyone I've met who watches the show says Daryl is one of their favorite characters. You say they don't like the actor they picked for Daryl? I'm confused. Were there Walking Dead comics before the show, and every characters is adapted from the comics, even the ones from the beginning? And is Daryl different in the early comics?

[@gameo360]

TheSamuraiApocalypse Daryl doesn't exists in the comics

[@MsLilo87]

His voice is so soothing

[@CK-yi7wt]

Linda i have a question for you if you are around?

[@lilifunke7298]

Agreed!

[@adumsmiff1239]

Like your face

[@SaraphDarklaw]

Agreed, she has a pretty face.

[@nmularoni1]

Sara Darklaw speak for yourself

[@serenitycushing4002]

Norman: gets mad because he’s in the same suit Daryl: was in same close for years

[@amyjudith4473]

Serenity Cushing ...clothes*

[@ryleerooray]

@PleaseClap 1 *clothes

[@Howdy8x]

clutch ...eeeek

[@alienatednote9777]

*clowes

[@c-20_v2]

@@alienatednote9777 *cloths

[@DeFyNare]

If Daryl dies, WE RIOT

[@MNB730]

Thank god people don't hate any not annoying characters i still remember people wanting Daryl to die because of Glenn, even my sister.

[@Jennyfisch]

If Carol dies, I'll riot. Me and my dog.

[@marcrosales2799]

Don't worry, everyone dies.

[@davidbeppler3032]

Glenn died... we quit watching.

[@ca2249]

I stop watching during governor saga

[@rumpustime5460]

"I'm wearing the same suit." ONE suit is already more suits than I'd expect a Dixon to own.

[@charlesginter4871]

underrated comment

[@HERSH80]

underrated comment

[@notxvexorr4379]

R. I. P Scott Wilson

[@pegleg09able]

Yes...my sister called me the day he had died. She wasn't even a fan of the show, but she wanted to tell me before I heard it over the airwaves. My sister knew how much I liked his character on TWD! I was grateful for that.

[@unknownassailant6472]

pegleg09able hershel was a man of his word 💯

[@ultron-5600]

Rick, Daryl, and Negan. The three best characters of the TWD!

[@Jin_Sakai71]

Ultron-5 well I wouldn’t say Negan he killed Abraham and Glenn it would be more like Rick , Daryl , Michione

[@Cadaverous0711]

@@Jin_Sakai71 Bruh Negan is like the best character in the whole series.

[@Jin_Sakai71]

MrSauce nah bruh

[@Cadaverous0711]

@@Jin_Sakai71 You make a compelling arguement. But Negan is not only one of the best written if not the best written character in the show but he's compelling, charismatic, badass and the best antagonist of the show. I will admit that it's hard to fully understand his motivation if you haven't read the comic that reveals his entire backstory. But honestly Negan is the best thing to happen to the show since the show didn't have a real antagonist since The Governor. Even if you don't appreciate the character you can at least admit that the show was without a doubt better with him in it and that it would've been worse without him.

[@Jin_Sakai71]

MrSauce I get that BUt he killed Glenn and Abraham

[@Lola-di8fq]

Man he seems like a pure of heart beautiful guy. Walking Dead badass

[@morganallen3007]

Can Marvel make this dude the Ghost Rider?! (Johnny Blaze version)

[@jacobparrekar8721]

Yeah, he suits Ghost Rider a lot. But Ghost Rider was kinda considered a terrible movie so... Might give him a bad rep.

[@morganallen3007]

Maybe a TV series, like Daredevil on Netflix or Agents of SHIELD on TV... we can only hope!

[@danielamockova3206]

OMG you right! :-o He would be soo good in this role!

[@michaeldonovan5135]

Great shout that would be amazing.

[@dakotamurray554]

I'm hearing people say this a lot, I think it would be awesome!

[@babanana1842]

He’s just so drop dead gorgeous.

[@lamolambda8349]

What is going on in your pic?

[@stanbtsnow2461]

@@lamolambda8349 its jimin from the boyband BTS

[@Masaaee]

@@stanbtsnow2461 ew

[@stanbtsnow2461]

@@Masaaee why would you say that?

[@Waveeee1004]

stanbtsnow ew

[@noakalter3497]

“They wouldn’t let me touch it, I throw it at people all the time, I drop kick it all the time.” 😂😂

[@zackupchurch2395]

This dude auditioned for Merle. When they gave the part to Michael Rooker they made a character for Norman Reedus because he was so good.

[@BobLoblaw23]

Lol no wonder they told him not to do it

[@fintan06]

Norman seems like the kind of guy that if you asked him for a light,he would not only oblige but he would cup the lighter and give you a nod

[@Awentiawolf]

This sounds so true! 😂

[@sophial9507]

1:47 gently scratches the desk

[@amoiltuo]

Adventure and stuff yeah wtf lmao

[@kathakoppi]

habahhahahaha

[@randomaccount-eq9bm]

Adventure and stuff 1:44

[@vivien_8512]

Calm Adventures 1:45

[@superdroski7813]

Yeah probably a little nervous tick

[@iffy4509]

Norman talked more in this video then he has collectively in his entire time in the walking dead

[@Elkraiden]

Norma went from sleeping on couches and doing dishes at our coffee shop to this! Amazing always knew he was going to be a star

[@Donna76_76]

Damn Daryl (Norman Reedus)...he now has to be added to the "The cool guys walking away from explosions" repertoire, after last episode. Does it matter if he's riding a motorcycle?

[@Tridentus]

"cool guys don't look at explosions"

[@pigstronaut726]

Deedee Supine 😱 I haven't seen that ep yet... still finishing last season lol

[@burrichgrrl57]

Deedee Supine He was already that way back in 2002. As the character of Marco he doesn't pay a lick of notice to the huge explosion behind him in Deuces Wild. He is so popular now it's easy to forget that the guy has been working steadily for decades, just in small roles and independent films.

[@joel5611]

It makes him cooler

[@gateauxq4604]

No because hes got a frickin SHARK named after him! (And is also enshrined in the Smithsonian in perpetuity until the actual zombie apocalypse.)

[@mingminluftig9632]

He is so attractive

[@maelee4076]

thank the lord that he doesn't give two shits about what people think and did it any way

[@valhalla8894]

I think the Walking Dead did the best decision of their whole careers hiring Norman Reedus to do Daryl. They just fit so perfectly.

[@manelmanel9635]

The only attractive person with hooded and puffy eyes

[@janaspringer3028]

So is Benicio del Toro

[@joshgarcia550]

manel manel Charlie Heaton

[@littlemisslenny13]

Jana Springer yasssssss 👍🏽I Love Benicio

[@jellyacc]

Like the neighborhood hobo you'd fantasize about 😘 omg absolutely Jana! ❤❤

[@amandafenn8006]

Id soooo have his babies..

[@poopdealer7505]

Perhaps...

[@maxhydekyle2425]

Sounds like Daryl was a meth head so it's not too far off

[@emptycasketcreations4697]

@@maxhydekyle2425 very far off

[@maxhydekyle2425]

@@emptycasketcreations4697 I don't mean in how he acts, just in the way that his life was.

[@emptycasketcreations4697]

@@maxhydekyle2425 methheads and potheads act nothing alike

[@maxhydekyle2425]

@@emptycasketcreations4697 I just said that

[@homixidejeray]

And now he’s the most loved character on that show.

[@fuzzywuzzy1355]

Man, he's such a humble, nice guy. I hope its real and not an act.

[@im_so_bored3896]

yeah you can never tell with actors, some of them turn out to be major douchebags but then again there are rare few who are genuine

[@pegleg09able]

Its real. He is also SUPER NICE to all his fans. He actually called a fan on her b'day...because it was a b'day wish she had put on Facebook (or something). Really cool guy! Adorable guy!

[@pavlemilatic3900]

"He's got slashes on his face, one tooth" perfect description of Daryl Dyxon. I cried

[@silvershelbygt5006]

This interview would be perfect if jimmy kimmel wasn't in it.

[@LunCham]

JDM should be the host😂💗.There would be lots of hugging and kissing going

[@xAngryGiantx]

Can you guys please see if you can get Andrew Lincoln on the show?

[@im_so_bored3896]

oh agreed problem is he's so shy

[@aprilhuisman345]

Yes get Rick Grimes

[@ariannarenae4656]

No hate I like rick (Andrew ) a lot but I love Daryl ( Norman ) soooo much

[@Whadduphomie]

Ariana Rene why do you hate Andrew? He portrays rick so well. Him, Norman, and Melissa are the faces of the Zombie franchise.

[@ariannarenae4656]

@@Whadduphomie I said NO hate, I really like Andrew but I like Norman better....just saying

[@Violet.k626]

the way he says "yeah" smooth af

[@lockedupz7495]

1:10 grateful to have such great actors committed to such great roles

[@alok26k68]

He's such a lovely person. I bet he's such a great father. So glad we got to see Norman as Daryl.

[@vr6535]

How is he so humble?! He's on one of the most popular shows!!! Big love!

[@justice4billyh967]

Ugh I have the biggest crush on him! 🥰

[@joske103]

his stuff besides Rocky's i just gained even more respect for him then i already had :)

[@DAWSNx]

Team Daryl all day 💕

[@latoshatanner2360]

svmzyyy all day every day

[@Anuskasv0]

Such a nice guy.

[@SeaShellsSeaShells89]

awww he's so sweet and nice in real life :)

[@sammyolimbss]

He must be so tired by carrying the whole show😪

[@kavehteimory6413]

Season 8 was the worst season of the show so far! But season 9 and 10 are SO GOOD. It feels fresh and old school walking dead at the same time.

[@cryst4lcastles]

Killah Frost18x he’s literally the coolest character

[@kukuruz8383]

@@kavehteimory6413 I've binged the 9 seasons for the first time in a week and now I have to wait for s10 to get on netflix. pray for me i-

[@thehardyfan9908]

@@kukuruz8383 just use online sights

[@kirtiiprasad]

He's so ...just great

[@renipavlova]

Norman is the cutest man ever ❤ How can you be so adorable all the time ? I just love him ❤ We need him on the couch more often :)

[@789syrus789]

I want to see Norman Reedus and Keanu Reeves interact!

[@pegleg09able]

Hey, that would be a very interesting interaction. Someone needs to put that on Facebook. Knowing Keanu he might go to meet Norman, because of the suggestion! Right?

[@madlKmT]

I was thinking the exact same thing!!

[@VII_777]

Can't wait to see Glenn in the ......... Oh.......

[@TardisInTheSkye]

Crimson LMAO 😂

[@carl9939]

LMAOAOOOAOA

[@cyclopticmoron3342]

It's still too soon

[@nurhamidahbintali9769]

He has this humble heart that is why he have this charisma for watcher...😍

[@jasonpatterson8091]

I know that he has been a working actor for a while, and I think he is great at his job, but who on Earth would tell a (then) C list actor not to take a substantial part in a real TV series? Even if they thought it was only going to last a season, that's a significant role. Again, he was working (which says quite a bit in and of itself), but it's not like people were beating down his door to give him juicy parts.

[@im_so_bored3896]

true, but back then this gore thing was pretty lo budget and amc was barely starting to make a name for themselves

[@burrichgrrl57]

Jason Patterson From interviews he has talked about how at that point he was pretty disillusioned by acting and was considering quiting. I don't think the Daryl Dixon role was even intended to last more than a couple of episodes but he took the role and ran with it. It was literally written for him after he came in for an audition. I'm always surprised when people say he can't act. For me he doesn't even need words. He can say more with how he is holding his shoulders than many actors can with multiple lines of dialog.

[@cherryblossom1289]

Yeah I'm pretty sure TWD was considered a totally absurd concept at the time and not expected to do well at all as people thought no one would watch a show all about killing zombies. I've also heard rumours (i think its true without checking now on google) that Daryl was going to be killed off pretty early on (s1 i think) but he resonated so much with the fans that they knew he had to be kept on.

[@lunaticfringe6282]

Piss off. He was in Boondocks Saints. Respect.

[@watashitetsujin4993]

John Wick Chapter 4 starring Keanu Reeves and his best buddy. "Reedusbellum!"

[@diogojoaquim4018]

He looks like he plays with Nirvana

[@sallyraheem6230]

I love how proud he look’s 😭💖💖💖🙏🏼

[@CorpseBride64]

So humble & sweet. The entire WD family rocks!!

[@guillermolopez-rios4670]

I swear for God that if Norman Reedus didn't act in the Walking Dead the show wouldn't be as good as it is now.

[@ashleytucker1711]

Daryl is my favorite character on walking dead.

[@xerxes_06]

And having him on the show was the best thing they did

[@butterflytobe1013]

Negan Daryl Rick= soul of the show ♥️

[@ketchuppacket4437]

I miss Glenn🥺

[@Blackcriterion]

Norman Reedus is a Great Actor.

[@Sapphiresenthiss]

"No One Wanted Norman Reedus To Do The Walking Dead" And now we can't imagine the show without him 😁

[@cindywatson7988]

He seems very real.. And as a bonus pleasing to the eye

[@blackarrovv9153]

How can someoe be this cool, badass, sweet and chill at the same time?! He reminds me of Ryan Renolds...like ALOT! Any movie they were both in by the way? Wanna watch it.

[@cynthia_s]

LOML !! Absolutely love Norman and Daryl

[@therealcharlie7314]

He was pretty good in The boondock saints, highly recommend!

[@sarahjones9393]

One of my favorite people ever!💞 his interviews are the best😍 so proud of him💞

[@barbaramerino9950]

I love you Norman Reedus your the best BADASS!!!!!!

[@GOATEDGRIMES]

How come Andy never make these type of appearance on these type of show. He only been in one talk show which was the Letterman show.

[@Elizabeth-xg3fi]

Kale Lacrosse A lot of actors don't like going on chat shows for many different reasons but sometimes, when it's a big show like TWD and with such a big cast, not a lot of actors need to go out and basically promote the show in a sense. It's weird but I wish he appeared on talk shows more often too

[@lisadb6114]

Because he is in England ...

[@zzzarkka]

I doubt he wants to fly a plane from England to do a talk show. He spend enough time away from his family as it is when he was doing the walking dead

[@flowergirl1765]

Daryl and Carol are my favorite characters and the only reason I have made it this far into the series.

[@trueshadowlover63]

norman is so adorable love him sm

[@szabolcs_eleki]

1:44 look how he scratches the table :D

[@oatmeal7563]

He’s so cool and nice, he would be so fun to hang out with :D

[@Bryson.c]

If there will ever be a Red Dead Redemption movie he would be perfect as John Marston

[@sara4022]

the way he talks is so smoothing

[@lynze_87]

We don't deserve Norman he is just amazing love him so much

[@keren.icehand]

He is so awesome😍😍😍

[@diegopisfil614]

He looks like Louis Tomlinson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Aaron Eckhart, Gerard Way, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sean Bean, Josh Holloway, Emma Watson, Kristen Stewart, Elvis Presley, Dane DeHaan, Benicio del Toro and James Franco

[@burrichgrrl57]

Diego Pisfil Recently someone told him that he looked like a young Fran Drescher which took him aback. LOL

[@diegopisfil614]

burrichgrrl57 yes, Fran Drescher also looks like Shania Twain

[@dianakonig2988]

Diego Pisfil He really reminds me of Boromir aka Sean Bean

[@diegopisfil614]

Diana König Add for Terrence Howard (black version of Norman Reedus)

[@brittanyhostetter9716]

Norman would be honored to know I named my dog after his character as well ;-)

[@stevensckeyes]

You're awesome Norman! Can't wait for Season X!

[@aisalkyn]

3:32 Awww, look at Jimmy fangirling

[@marcylynn3703]

I love him so much. I don't know if it's too ovbious from my avatar pic😎😚😚

[@fenrir5361]

Marcy Lynn shitty picture of him tbh

[@NotoriousJHimself]

What I wouldn't give to have a beer with this guy.

[@tvmuffin4666]

I fckng love Norman Reedus he is my hero love him

[@methatguy]

you will always be "SCUD" to me bro.

[@iammicah8024]

Blade 2 😎😎 took me a while to realize it too 🤦🏼‍♂🤦🏼‍♂

[@genuinelyjag]

The shark probably has all those scars from them capturing it and then dragging it to the aquarium.

[@michellewasso612]

Jagraj Wasan or maybe you guys trying to convert it so islam

[@genuinelyjag]

You know I would tell you I'm not Muslim, but I have a feeling knowledge is lost on you at this point..

[@michellewasso612]

Jagraj Wasan yes yes your right I'm gonna try to pretend you guys don't act talk look an sound the same an act like it really matters that you guys live on this Earth or not

[@GoddessFourWinds]

Or perhaps he's a rescue.

[@HeNeedsAllHisXmen]

Jagraj Wasan I comically exhaled quite suddenly and unexpectedly when I saw your excellent reply. The education system has truly failed this kiddy.

[@soflodoug]

Tremendous actor and down to earth qualities rare to find.

[@MyMjtaylor]

The Daryl character is so boss...Norman does it so well....

[@mariz4577]

So apparently he’s a character in PUBG mobile,

[@user-kx4df4tb9y]

Yesss😂😍

[@douglascameron3285]

The video had nothing to do with the caption lol

[@GoddessFourWinds]

He said no one wanted him to take the role...

[@douglascameron3285]

Goddess .FourWinds ah yes, brief but it’s there, missed it the first time

[@lilifunke7298]

I swear l love that guy and his mystic sexy charisma coupled with his soft voice and undeniable sense of humor. He always has the best and funny stories. Also I have a soft spot for the way he says yeah or repeatedly yeah yeah yeah 😄

[@twdfan3334]

he's such an amazing person! I'll listen to his voice all day! Down to earth ... perfect guy! I love Norman tbh I am so so obsessed 😍😍😍

[@avacherubin4749]

Same. 😍 But my dad hates it for some reason. 😂

[@sskivines9536]

He's the best in walking dead, my favourite .. I don't want that daryl dies

[@ms.neuroticv6594]

They should put long claw there too... #GOT

[@clairnewhill88]

something cooler than a shark.... my beautiful 4 year old son is named daryl after daryl dixon and hes the most hyper and fearless child ive ever met x

[@anlu3365]

Can’t believe he is 49!

[@kingericthebest6290]

This has to be click bait cause Daryl is the the best character on the walking dead

[@IAMN0TKIARA]

Death Stranding

[@rema9956]

My favorite in walking dead.. I really love him so much ❤️😭

[@danf8047]

Wow from boondock saints to now a TV show icon! :) awesome stuff, I also like his riding series

[@burrichgrrl57]

David Y Me too. I wish more people would watch that as well. Happy that it's been green lit for a third season at least.

[@jungobungo327]

Love Norman, love Daryl, but I gotta say it. Get a haircut man hahaha

[@megariver5761]

Haha he looks good doing his own thing imo

[@NewMessage]

I hope they take the opportunity to ensure that the crossbow is pointed squarely in the direction of the '45th Presidential Exhibit'... AKA, 'The Walking Brain-Dead.'

[@opticalspider7003]

New Message least it ain't Hillary

[@xxxxSOSEXYxxxx]

New Message...Hahaha

[@mysticsaxophone4181]

That's what I said when a tornado sweeped through my hometown and killed everyone I knew. "at least it isn't flood season"

[@johns9940]

I love saying I wish the president was dead

[@ColAngus]

U guys gonna be screeching at the sky on the 4th of Nov? LOLOL

[@frogcake]

im so glad he did because 🥺

[@daramcfarlane1683]

it’s so sad how much i’m in love w him and andy lincoln😭