Norman Reedus interview ('The Walking Dead') on Daryl, Carol and Beth

[@graceedits3118]

He talks and vocalizes his thoughts so beautifully. I could listen to him speak for 10 million years.

[@atlantisfaye2722]

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[@savannahdoggett1147]

ikr!!!! every thing he says comes out beautiful

[@delfunkster]

Me too 😊

[@sagecrops7368]

Grace Giddins RIGHT???????? I might sound kind of creepy but I love how he understands his characters choices and actions so throughtfully (is that right?).

[@BenTIStudios]

Amanda S.A thoroughly :)

[@DariaOrionova]

Love the argument on importance of "playing it awkward" with the right person. This is something you don't get to see too often in shows, and I think Reedus does it well with McCarthy. Very subtle, very shy, realistic!

[@Phyllis-hs9py]

I absolutely love how he describes things. He feels things deeply and he's such a genuine person. Daryl Dixon is my favorite character on TWD because of how Norman portrays him. I love every movie I've seen him in. I also love reading every article and watching every video I find about him. He is multi-talented and a beautiful person inside and out. I'm so happy Norman has chosen to share his world with us.

[@TheAmbkn1]

I never got a romantic vibe between him and Carol or Beth. You can see, especially with Carol cause they've spent more time together, that he just really cares for them as a person. I'm glad they didn't push anything romantic. Not everything has to be that way to make it interesting. I also really loved his answers in this interview. It gave you a deeper look on who Daryl really is and helps you understand him a bit better.

[@oOoAnahioOo]

ambkn1 ijj

[@valeriab-6126]

Desiderata right!

[@Uhm1Yeah]

The deer in the background. Because OF COURSE.

[@68froggirl]

this was a great interview. Norman looked rested, the questions were fabulous and I very much enjoyed the interviewer. Please tell me you are going to interview the rest of the cast. I especially loved the parts about Merle/Rick and how they impact Daryl's life as well as the part about SW. the fact that NR has once again stated how important Carol has been to Daryl was very sweet. Thank you!

[@nzcchick1807]

I totally agree. People attacking the poor person who interview are discusting. Bet NR would be fuming to see so called fans of his attacking someone like this in this manner.

[@TheHazelh0814]

dkflpn Yeah the way he shot down a Caryl romance that was never even there in the first place. Carol was close to Daryl true because of S2 that was 2 seasons over and in the past. I see the interview as when Daryl sees Carol he sees his past - both damaged people gravitate to each other, but when Daryl sees Beth he sees his future - Maybe you are the hope, you are the apple tree bla bla bla (did you even watch the video?) So which is the more healthier ship? Right, get over it :)

[@Unfable]

ThePhoebeH814 I didnt see him implying there was romance for EITHER couple. Hes close with Carol and people need to realize they have something special thats been built over four season. Norman is always talking about a SLOW BURN in building feelings beyond friendship so I dont see him just jumping into Beth and forgetting what he has with Carol. He even said Daryl would be most excited to see Carol again out of anyone, this is including Beth. Im not saying Beth doesnt have a place in his heart, since she obviously does. She made him see good in people and hope again when no one else was around, but hell Beth was the only person around, meaning Carol or another woman didnt have the chance to do what she did. There is way more depth built around Carol/Daryl than Beth/Daryl. Just my opinion, but I ship BOTH. Please keep this in mind.

[@DarkProf1]

NZC Chick My problem with the interviewer was that he began with a leading question ("his love interest, Carol") *when Norman himself has repeatedly said that while there is a bond between Daryl and Carol, it is not a romantic one*. This was very unprofessional, and even if I were not a Bethyler, it would still make me cringe. The guy is not a professional journalist and I really don't know why he would try to conduct an interview this way. He clearly went in with an agenda, and his interview structure was also very poorly executed. He asked Norman the same questions he's been asked for four seasons now. There was really nothing new here. It's nothing I have not hear or read about elsewhere, and if the guy had any druthers at all, he would have asked more specific seaon 4/season 5 questions and not regurtated stuff that's been gone over ad nauseum. Hell, I was a journalism student *in high school* (back on the 80s) and could see the error in how he conducted this interview. The first thing they taught us *in the high school newspaper* is that, when interviewing people, if they give an enlightened answer, run with it, and don't stick to the canned questions. This guy did, showing his lack of knowledge.

[@Unfable]

DarkProf1 Agreed. I kind of get tired of hearing Norman answer the same questions over and over and giving the same exact answers. Pretty sure we've all heard it before, get creative guys! It always ends up with ship questions to, hell we all know Norman isnt going to come out and tell us yes or no on the matter anyways. Even if he does find a love interest.

[@stephaniegardener2845]

As soon as Norman mentioned the real process of falling in love, the slow, awkward, inelegance of it all, I couldn't help but think of how Daryl and Carol flirt in the show. It's like they tentatively acknowledge their connection without actually acting on it. Not only that, but it's based on something so real. They have a shared history of pain, so they understand each other. When no one believed that they would find Sophia, Daryl did. He gave Carol hope. And when no one believed in him, Carol did- which in turn gave him hope. They have an imperfect relationship, yes. But love isn't candle light and songs all the time. It's the sharing of pain and the ability to help the other person heal. So far as Daryl's relationship with Beth, I think they he looked as innocence in a world that he thought had no innocence left. So I think that there was a bond between the two of them. However, part of that innocence is Beth's emotional and intellectual youth. She goes on a quest for alcohol. She plays truth with him. To me she has become a younger sibling in his eyes. Someone he can care about and protect. I think that is the reason why Daryl can even handle so much contact with her in such a short time. She isn't such a threat to the walls he has built, the way that Carol is. But the reason why I ship Caryl instead of Bethyl is because of the things that the two different women said to him. Both of them with the intention of building him up. (I couldn't find a clip of the Beth/Daryl dialog so I'm paraphrasing) Beth to Daryl: After the rest of us are dead, you will be the last one standing. Carol to Daryl: You're gonna have to learn to live with the love. I feel that Carol succeeded, she fed some part of him that was always craving approval and love and community. Whereas Beth's words were (according to Norman Reedus in another interview) the very worst thing that she could have said to him.

[@sarickacampbell8634]

Stephanie Gardener it was a Clever way of not splitting your fan base Norman but disregarding the obvious word only to rephrase what basically means the same thing.

[@vanitrustno1]

I really loved the interview. I don't understand the comments saying it was "unprofessional". Why? because he didn't say what you wanted to hear? Norman was very honest and respectful.

[@reylobenreylove7603]

+Anna bluemoon They meant the interviewer.

[@TaraHaleIllustration]

That was an excellent and insightful interview. Great questions. So great to hear more in-depth answers from Norman. He seems like such a great guy. Thanks for sharing.

[@emsky333]

"I think that if there were feelings like that [for Beth] it’s because he doesn’t quite understand those feelings and he might say the wrong thing or he might be shy to make a move in either direction. I don’t think he’s like, ‘Hey, Beth. Come here.’ I think he’s more like, 'Hey, I might like you. I - yeah- you know - I don't know. Maybe. I don't know if I'm doing this right or if I'm not doing this right.'” "I spent the first half of that episode just growling. I barely - barely- spoke an audible word. But as the episode progressed, he saw something in her that was sort of like a little candlelight at the end of a dark tunnel. And she was saying there’s, you know, there are are good people left in the world and there are, you know, reasons to go on. And don’t give up hope.” "I think she was that little glimmer of hope for him. And, I think that’s what he was attracted to. I think if he misconstrued those feelings as a- possibly like a crush, then that’s even better! But I don’t think he went in there like, ‘Hey, me and you.’ I think he was kinda like, 'There's something good in you and I haven't seen anything good in forever.'” "It’s like - it’s being like lost in the woods for miles and miles and starving and finding an apple tree with an apple on it. You know, it’s like, there’s something good out there and-and maybe that’s you [Beth] and maybe you can show me whatever you know and you can make Daryl have those hopeful feelings too. And I think that some people might have interpreted that as, you know, he thinks you’re cute or he wants to be with you. But it - I think it was deeper than that, to be honest.” Doesn't sound like Bethyl was shot down to me...

[@chynnavindiola58]

I think if Daryl is gonna be with you it's forever it's not dating he doesn't wanna invest feelings and energy into this if you're planning on leaving, it's either all or nothing

[@deadhead5630]

Great interview! It was refreshing to see NR so comfortable and open and SMILING!! NR obviously had a message to send, and delivered it loud and clear. Props to the interviewer for being so knowledgeable about the show and the character! Thank you for finally getting answers to the questions we all wanted to know. And it was a great bonus to have the B/D romance rumors squashed so far before season 5. Hopefully this will end some of the craziness from fans and remind us that Daryl's character is that of a man of respect and honor, who had no intentions of pursuing a romance with a teenager. This interview was a pleasure to watch.

[@zainapbaraket1163]

Norman loves melissa 😍💕.... he even say it that Daryl dixon always have feelings for Carol only CAROL PELETIER

[@margiemiller9583]

He doesn't say that at all. He definitely noted that Daryl had feelings for Beth. Someone who gives a person, who lives in darkness, hope is extremely important to them. He said it was deeper than all that sex or romance stuff. He said in another interview that it was deeper than a hook up. And the depth of his despair when she dies says it all.

[@myTVTattoos]

He is a very good actor and I like how he is handling all the attention. A really good guy!

[@helvidia2181]

i love his passion for the series and the insight he gives to his character and i can clearly see it on the show, i feel it, Daryl is one of the best characters ever

[@deadhead5630]

Once again, great interview for NR! It was nice to see him so comfortable and at ease, giving clear and honest responses. He certainly came prepared to clear a few things up for his fans. Well done! Also, kudos to the interviewer for being so knowledgeable and professional and asking the questions we all wanted to hear. Fantastic interview! Thanks!

[@crissyoi]

Well, there you have it. In his own words, and as blunt as possible. Daryl and Carol have something very special and share chemistry, and he agrees with this guy that there is nothing sexual or romantic with Daryl and Beth.

[@marisolmarti2777]

I really have enjoy this interview. Congratulations to Gold Debry and Norman Reedus for his answers. I bet this season will be more Norman anb Melissa interaction for the way he has praisede her and talk about their strong and meanfiungul conection.

[@krystaloy]

Thanks for the awesome interview!!! And Thanks to Norman for being him!!!

[@michellejewell43]

Excellent interview! I love to hear Norm talk about Carol and MMB, the way he understands and portrays the way Daryl feels about her and appreciates how much she's helped him grow. I also agree with him about Shane, JB rocked that character. Thanks so much for this!

[@terrismith6870]

This is a much better interview than the usual ones. The questions bring about answers that include depth about the character of Daryl and his “journey” in this story. It’s more interesting to listen to Norman Reedus’ answers about how he understands Daryl rather the answers about Daryl taking a shower, etc. Seeing the depth of each character is important to telling this story, in my opinion. I don’t think it would be nearly as interesting or popular otherwise.

[@Phyllis-hs9py]

I love listening to him explain things. I think Daryl is great on the show. Norman portrays him beautifully.

[@flightdeparture1895]

I don't think Daryl needs a love interest at all. I think he needs a good friendship and family, which he has definitively got :) I have to say though that his and Carols relationship is awesome and their friendship is what made him bond with the group more. Who cares if Daryl hooks up with anybody? That's not what the shows about :)

[@misshuntress821]

You're right, the show isn't about that. But it is about human nature. And humans cry, and fight, and grow, and yes, fall in love. He's not gonna 'hook up' that just isn't Daryl Dixon. But, from the looks of it, we may actually get to see him fall in love for the first time. I think it would be wonderful to see that side of him, see ''all the beats in between'' all that awkward tension bubbling under the surface, see him stumble through this new and odd experience and not know how to deal with it. It's not gonna be anything like Glenn/Maggie or really anything we've seen before. Gimple stated that Daryl will find romantic love, and I think it's gonna be his 'candle light in the darkness'; Miss Beth Greene :)

[@razcataz]

Missy C Huntress E x a c t l y. Like you said, the show is about human nature, essentially. Our connections with each other, downfalls, strengths etc. Last time I checked, love is part of being human. If the writers do give Daryl a romantic love interest, it's because they know what they are doing. It's because they want to show that other layer of his character. It's because they want to show that layer of being human. Just because someone's a popular character that doesn't mean they need to have a love interest for their story to be better, but vice versa, just because they are given a love interest that doesn't mean it in any way cheapens their story. That's what it will be if/when it does happen, another exciting part of the story.

[@Unfable]

Missy C Huntress Im honestly ready for Daryl to find love also, just because of how Norman has always told us how he wants to play it. However they better think long and hard about who the person is going to be and it better be perfect lol.

[@daughteroftherepublic7166]

I agree the show isn't about hooking up but to say Daryl doesn't need a love interest is kinda messed up. I think he deserves that kinda love. He's already found family love but i think romantic love would help his character grow more. It doesn't have to be Carol or Beth but he deserves to feel it with someone.

[@margiemiller9583]

I agree that he doesn't need a love interest. But lately, I have thought, that of all the characters left on the show, that Maggie is the person most likely to have what it would takes. I know, it is weird, but the idea keeps popping into my head.

[@missestmi2044]

I loved Norman Reedus's answers from the interview. He is so adorkable. :) Honestly I am a Daryl/Carol fan, ever since they put those first scenes of them on together. I like Beth but not with Daryl, the only way I can see them progressing from friends to lovers, is if Carol saves Daryl thus dying for him. And he saying those three words back to her, that she saids as well which is I LOVE YOU! For I feel if this doesn't happen then there would be no other way for me to get over him picking Beth over Carol. With Carol alive it would be disatrous for I know she is mad for him. I see Daryl with an crossbow with cupid's love on it, and its shooting for Carol 100% :-*

[@michellejewell43]

Oh! And I forgot to mention, thanks for the Merle question! I love how he describes that little brother dynamic between Daryl/Merle and how that has now sort of transferred to Rick. That's exactly how it comes across to me onscreen.

[@britneycohan8205]

I agree, I loved that too :)

[@hannathomas3441]

Loved the interview! Thank you!

[@Ajax-0137]

I can't understand why this channel isn't more popular! You guys have so many a-list celebrities on all the time. It's insane.

[@wallflower7000]

Poor Norman, always having to keep everybody happy. And in regards to a potential romance with Beth, he agreed with the interviewer, but then proceeded to use terms like "crush", "feelings" and "attracted" when refering to her. He also compared her to finding an apple on an apple tree when your starving, which is a pretty romantic analogy in and of itself.

[@wallflower7000]

Yes, I mentioned that in my comment, but Norman then goes on to wax poetic about Daryl's relationship with Beth.

[@nzcchick1807]

He refering to Beth as a friend, lead me the way show me what you know. please take the interview for what it is. He stated he didn't see it as romantic. its not. people need to be careful with all the Beth stuff, especially as the show's about killing off characters. Also Beth's dad was just killed and her boyfriend all within about 6 days, give the girl a break

[@wallflower7000]

You also have to take into context everything he said and he was the one that used the word crush. I personally never would have associated the idea with Daryl Dixon, but there it is. And yeah Beth's lost alot along the way, so why can't she find some comfort in someone she cares about if that's what she chooses? It's definitely been more than 6 days since the fall of the prison.

[@TheHazelh0814]

dkflpn Yes at first he was stuck with her, but then as Lauren Cohan said, 'there is something you don't know at the end of the world that you might find in somebody else...', doesn't mean it hasn't grown into something deeper. NR in this interview is saying that in their times together, the hope, the feel good feelings Beth showed Daryl may have started to stir feelings in him he didn't quite understand before Beth was kidnapped. A 'feeling' with Beth now is more feasible, than having any 'connection' with Carol most Caryl fans hoped for because of Carol's arc now. The last thing Carol needs is a relationship with Daryl considering there are more pressing matters to address - A Rick reunion specially now she has Judith, the Termites, rescuing our heroes...

[@DarkProf1]

dkflpn Norman on TD (regarding "Still"): "*It's not that he's stuck with her*, it's just that everything they went through with the prison, with that whole way of life and what it means has been taken away, and they're right back to square one."

[@alwaysandaday]

Great interview! Loved it! Thanks Gold Derby!

[@burrichgrrl57]

After reading the comments below I just can't help but shake my head. Why do we have to be so ugly to each other about the potential romantic attachments of people who are FICTIONAL? None of the people from the show can tell us anything about the future of the characters. They are not allowed to and would probably get into deep s**t if they were to let anything slip. Norman himself might not even know what is going on between Beth and Daryl or Carol and Daryl. We just have to be patient and wait to see what they have in store for us. It's hard. I hate it. October is too far away.

[@angelsmomma09]

Ugghhhhh I So Wish I Could Meet Norman!!! :/

[@Mrs_Sp0ck]

Loved this interview. Norman did well :) All of his answers were very good. Good job!

[@staceykianese4942]

Great interview. Norm seemed very articulate and very clear on how his character will be very happy to see Carol again. I like how he lights up when he talks about MMB/Carol. Also glad he cleared up the Beth thing. A beacon of hope. That's about right. Also liked that little peek of his kitty too! Shame some folks are saying the interviewer is a Caryl shipper (???). Norm is a big boy. He can handle the question asked. If he wanted to wax poetic about Beth he would have. He didn't even mention EK's name.

[@DarkProf1]

He did wax poetic about Beth. Did you miss those parts?

[@katrinahernandez9173]

He did wax poetic about Beth & Daryl. Not romance, but what she meant to him. She was the light at the end of his dark tunnel. She represented hope. She taught him how to have hope. And him not mentioning Emily's name doesn't mean anything? In another interview about Beth's death, he said it was a hard time for the whole cast including himself. He said he cried before they shot the scene. I'm not a Bethyler, but I'm just saying maybe you should get your facts straight.

[@KB-ej8hm]

LOVE the show, LOVE daryl and LOVE norman as a guy, he seems so down to earth and fun!

[@YoSeObxAddIcTeD]

You can tell the interviewer was a Caryler not that there's anything wrong with that cuz he only used the word ship when he refered to Caryl and when speaking about Daryl and Beth he was basically like "u don't get to choose who ur stuck with" crap so that in itself would make Norman be like oh this dude likes Carol and Daryl not Daryl and Beth so I think Norman was just agreeing so this dude wouldn't have a Caryl fit as some of us may know first hand can get pretty ugly. Norman did say Crush and all those beats in between he wants to play out so yeah he's not gonna straight out say they're a couple or that they really like each other cuz they haven't really done anything to say yeah we like each other or that maybe its something more than a friendship. Right now its that familial bond but that bond is what will bring them together in the long run and Norman has already said that Daryl may have mistook all their little moments together and thinks it could have made him think its something more like "A CRUSH" I'm not saying Caryl or Bethyl won't happen all I'm just saying Caryls the Titanic and that ship sunk, so I'll be riding the Bethyl train.

[@reylobenreylove7603]

+COSMOGIRL__ELLE84 How do you like that cold water in the northern Alantic ocean? Because the tides turned and it turned out that Bethyl was the Titanic of ships. Sorry, but not sorry. I love Beth but she wasn't nothing but a little sister to Daryl. Carol, on the other hand, the writers are developing the Caryl relationship. Over seasons. The slow grow. It isn't Beth. That interaction would never have had enough time to develop into anything, because that story lasted only a few episodes. Slow grows or Slow burns are always the "Will they, won't they?" kind of relationships. Daryl & Carol are that couple of The walking dead. It's obvious NR was & is talking about Caryl. If he ever added anything further to it when asked about Bethyl, it was only to throw a bone to the Bethyl shippers, because he knew they weren't going to be getting what they want. But really those main statements about Daryl's love life are about Caryl. It's the only possibility, because there is no other woman to which he has been having a slow grow/slow burn with but Carol. There is ground work there. There is development there. There is a history there. There is a closer bond there.

[@deadhead5630]

The interviewer was fantastic! Don't listen to the crazy fangirls, please! They are PISSED that you sunk the Deth ship. Great job getting the answers to the questions we all wanted to know. NR clearly doesn't want to be associated with a perv ship. You did great Mr. Young Interviewer, don't listen to the crazies!!

[@Unfable]

Norman obviously doesnt care about the age gap since hes 45 and the woman he has been seeing is 20 or 21 lol. I think the writers on the other hand for the show may have an issue with fan reactions on the matter, but Norman caring? Nahh.

[@burrichgrrl57]

Unfable He is definitelya guy who marches to the beat of his own drum, which I admire. I hope the writers keep doing their thing and don't listen to any of us, that would be such a mistake. :-(

[@deadhead5630]

Unfable I see you haven commented many, many times on this interview, whether or not your comments were warranted or on point. Good job with the attention seeking/NR stalking. I'm a little bit embarrassed for your excessive amount of fangirling, but I'm sure you'll be noticed.

[@burrichgrrl57]

Deadhead As have I. Nice to get your opinion too Deadhead.

[@deadhead5630]

burrichgrrl57 Apologies for not also giving you the attention you so desire. Thank you for letting me know.

[@marybethorama]

Ridiculous comments. This was an excellent interview. it went beyond the usual soundbites and gave us some insight into the character.

[@Lainey1978]

It wasn't unprofessional at all. What are those of you saying so even talking about? This was a great interview! Thank you to all involved. :)

[@caitieguttry]

This is a fantastic interview! Thank you!

[@A15ha.]

We want Caryl 😝

😂

[@xxxxx2848]

+Juju The Cool Watermelon bethyl forever

[@tanithalakai4538]

Do you know what ruins ships? When other ships have *canons*

[@dumbdumb.9766]

you just wanna see norman nude dont lie :v

[@A15ha.]

+Dumb Dumb. Who doesn't?

[@BabyGirl859011]

Loved the interview, always enjoy hearing Norman's take on the show and on Daryl no one could kno that better than he does. And he is just so adorable and cute! Would have loved to hear more, maybe hear about his other projects he's got going on, not just TWD. Can't wait for season 5 tho!

[@megfitz9175]

Great interview. Not really sure why some people are so pissed about it. Lots of interviewers open a discussion with their own perspective to get the dialogue going. It just seems like people who want Beth and Daryl to hook up are pissed. I loved hearing his responses to things other than his love life. Kinda sad that's all people care about with this guy.

[@susancumming7099]

Excellent interview. I like how Daryl breaks down the characters and their reactions.

[@2121hodges]

I love norman great interview....

[@tayaeatworld3426]

McReedus + Caryl ♥♥♥♥

[@hollyowens2413]

He is just so adorable Haha

[@randombitch6320]

his answers were so interesting and it felt as if I was there with him. I am a Caryl fan and me personally, I think Bethyl was not a good match and I'm pretty sure Norman agrees. I mean don't get me wrong I loved beth, but she had a more sibling effect on Daryl. Carol and Daryl had many romantic, awkward, and just plain couple moments. I've been hearing in Season 7 episode 1 or 2 Carol and Daryl will finally kiss. IM NOT SAYING THEY WILL! Anyways, Bethyl was not a fan favorite especially to Norman.

[@angelafrench3512]

Have to disagree. There was far more romance between Beth and Daryl.

[@niamhmartin3831]

I agree completely. Also where did you hear that?! :)

[@Kina_sou]

+Alana Fiels CARLY FOREVER BITCHES

[@ameliekaiser]

I love how Daryl is awkward around carol

[@carolinaa.6371]

+Alana Fiels Where you read 'bout the kiss? I'm in shock coz days ago I read tht producers were interested in develop a(romantic)relationship between Carol&Morgan(coz they have a similar story).I like Morgan he is such a good person, he just lost his way and trying his best to be better, BUT HELL NO! For me, w/o Carol, Daryl would have left the group since the beginning. She asked him to stay and thanks to her, Daryl showed his true self. And w/o Daryl , Carol could never overcome Sophia's death and never would have discovered the strong woman she is. Their relationship is stronger tht anything! Caryl are MEANT TO BE. Grrr!!! So yeah, I guess we need to wait what producers will bring to us T_T

[@northernlights1013]

What a great interview! Great questions, and for once an interview that wasn't only a few minutes long. Also loved seeing Norman in his home away from home in Georgia and seeing little EITD scoot by in the corner! :) Hilarious when Norman's phone rang :) And his hair! ♥ Looks like he just got out of the shower, sigh... ♥

[@britneycohan8205]

his cat too :)

[@ThaliaSandy]

Great interview! I really liked the questions and Norman's answers! :)

[@kendrat5173]

"So Norman, some viewers see you and Carol as Romantic but I don't see it that way, I see she is more sisterly to you" Biased interviewer.

[@nzcchick1807]

he could say norman i hear you love chocolate ice cream NR a grown up and can say no actually i like banana. simple he's 46years old

[@dippity_donut5500]

he said that about Bethyl not Caryl btw

[@margiemiller9583]

He has said that about Carol. And I haven't seen him say that Daryl thought of Beth as a sister.

[@anuradhadash4191]

He said that about Beth.

[@huntergrove3811]

Caryl needs to happen. She broke him out of his anger and made him calmer. Carol is the perfect age for him, she is only about 5 years older than him while Beth is 30 years younger than him (in the show). I know some of you are saying "age doesn't matter". But you Bethyl shippers say Carol is too old for him. Just because she has grey hair doesn't make her too old. Beth and Daryl have more of a bother and sister relationship.

[@reylobenreylove7603]

+Hunter Grove (Dehunta) Also just to be plain & simple. Caryl is the most popular ship in the show.

[@margiemiller9583]

His age in the show is younger than his real age. Beth's age in the show is younger than her real age. Emily Kinney is 31 years old. The age difference is irrelevant.

[@reylobenreylove7603]

MARGIE MILLER Wrong! He's older in the show too. His chin hair is graying. They haven't had him dye it because he is indeed older than you pedos think. Furthermore, saying age differences is irrelevant is exactly the mind set of pedos. Daryl never was, is or would ever be into a 17 year old girl. The people in charge of the show have stated multiple times that Beth was Sophia 2.0 to Daryl. Nothing more. There was never any plan to have a romantic story line for Daryl & Beth. GET OVER YOUR DELUSIONS. You've made fools of yourselves long enough. You guys are the laughing stocks of the fan base. It's truly pathetic.

[@margiemiller9583]

Caryl means Love, Norman's natural hair is lighter, his beard is lighter. They didn't dye his hair in the first episodes. They don't dye his beard. When his hair was much lighter and shorter, he looked to be in his early thirties to me. He looks older with longer, darker hair. Your insults are ridiculous. Beth was much closer to 18 than 17, and maybe older. She was 17 at the beginning of season 3. And we don't know how long she had been 17. If she had lived, she certainly would have been old enough. The idea that the difference in their ages matter is ridiculous. Watch some old movies. In "High Noon" Grace Kelly is 21 and Gary Cooper is 50. And Beth would have been old enough. Good grief, nothing had happened. The potential for something eventually happening was there. What do you think Rick was referring to with his remark about Daryl losing something ?

[@reylobenreylove7603]

MARGIE MILLER No Beth never made it to 18. It has been stated by the people that matter. Even Emily Kinney herself. You people need to stop trying to age down Daryl & Beth up. Nothing you say can change the official age that was stated by AMC. Rick meant his chance at finding Beth. The whole Beth arc was to parallel Carol losing Sophia. Robert Kirkman has even said that She was Sophia 2.0 to Daryl. That confirms the paralleling of Daryl & Carol losing a child arcs. Also Kirkman has stated there was never any romance planned for Daryl & Beth. Norman asked Gimple if any of his plot arcs had to be dropped. Gimpled answered no. Meaning Bethyl was never to be a thing. Her dying & stopping a romance would have been a dropped plot arc. So there was no more to that story line. Which was the plot of paralleling Carol losing her daughter Sophia & giving Daryl more guilt to be moody over. Whether or not you can wrap your brain around the truth, the truth remains the truth. There is no getting around it. You'll soon see what tptb have been working up to all along. The story that they've been telling. Interconnecting, paralleling & mirroring the beautiful story of Daryl & Carol, soulmates that truly have a healthy & loving relationship that is based in the foundation of being best friends. Every couple should strive to be like them. To end up falling in love with & marrying your best friend is the best thing for anyone. arabian-bloodstream.tumblr.com/post/133422737937/beths-death-happened-to-build-up-daryl-and carylmeanslove.tumblr.com/post/157884136062/hes-a-notorious-troll-hes-the-same-guy-who-told

[@JaggedEdgeJava]

the interviewer is asking fan questions, dunno why people are saying he is asking his own opinioned questions, also reedus is probably enjoying this interview just being able to chill at home and not take it so seriously as opposed to a tv interview

[@arumluki9284]

norman answers to this interviews really interesting and deep. it's as if he really understand Daryl as a character. Really know how to portray Daryl... kudos! great job, Norman!

[@britneycohan8205]

"I am more with your train of thought I didn't see it like that"- He said more than once he doesn't agree with the "romance" thing and they aren't going to be a couple (she's a child!) Some of you need to watch it again and be honest with yourselves. I'm so sad they killed off Merle so fast!! I loved Michael

[@britneycohan8205]

Jennifer Wyne She's still a kid. turning 18 doesn't magically makes you an adult. her behaviour is child-like and she showed in "still" that she still has much to learn. I hope we see more from her in the future, but non of the singing/optimistic scenes. Glenn was 22-23 in season 1 and the adults still called him 'a kid'. if you are one of those people who thinks Beth is all grown up and needs to be with Daryl just because she hit 18, I suggest you watch still again (without the shipping glasses if you are a shipper)

[@britneycohan8205]

Jennifer Wyne Yes you are, it's obvious from your answers. and no, I'm not talking just about her wanting to get drunk and being upset. I'm talking about her flirting scene with Carl, burning the shelter, her being always in the kids group, never made hard decisions like her sister did, all she ever did was taking care of a baby, never been involved in a fight, doesn't know how to protect herself (Still) even though they were on the run for months, calling Daryl mr Dixon just like Patrick did, the singing/over optimism shows she's not cut for their world. her kidnapping only proves that she was wrong all along, she's a kid because that's how the charecters treat her. I think she's sweet and I would love to see her become stronger but for now, she's too naive and child-like

[@burrichgrrl57]

Britney Cohan It makes you a legal adult. Her optimism is part of what defines her as a person. I have met 18 year olds that are far more mature than some 40 year olds. A lot of things define you, not simply your age in years, emotional maturity, experience, sophistication, confidence to name a few. I don't think Beth is all grown up but frankly neither is Daryl!

[@britneycohan8205]

burrichgrrl57 She is legal. still doesn't make it okay since age gaps are bad when one of the person is still a teen. Daryl is a grown up. emotionally unavailable but a grown up. never finding someone you wanna to be with doesn't make you immature. he knows how to take care of himself/make decisions, he came from a broken house which probably made him even stronger/ more mature then many people. he has life experience which Beth doesn't for being so young and it showed in still, plain and simple. age is still an age.

[@burrichgrrl57]

Britney Cohan I don't think that Daryl's previous life experience is something that is helping him in any aspect of his new situation other than survival. To me his struggle in this new world has been how to live with and relate to others, something that he has no idea of how to do and something that Beth has absolutely no problem with. There are different kinds of maturity, emotional intelligence is important in personal relationships and to my mind Daryl doesn't have it...yet.

[@The1Uncorrupted]

THE DEER IN THE BACKGROUND IS STARiNG INTO MY SOUL

[@nzcchick1807]

fantastic interview here, finally we get the truth from NR instead of staged answers, I guess thats because he is in his own home. Love the fact finally he shot down Bethyl. Would love to see more interview with NR acting mature like he was here. Norm if you read this great interview, Loved it. Fan's have been getting turned off Daryl by ramped Bethyl fans but to see a great interview where you were able to speak your mind . Well done, #McEmmy

[@natakatt]

Shot down Bethyl? did we even watch the same interview? he was saying many positive things that supported there could be eventually something between them. Of course he's just not going to come out and say "Yeah Daryl and Beth will be a romantic couple."

[@PennyKathleen]

He didn't shoot down Bethyl. He simply said They weren't "hooking up" as in sex. He said "I thought it was much deeper than that to be honest". He was also just talking about the episode "Still", not what will happen in the future. Everyone that watched "Still" knows that wasn't a romantic episode. Saying something is much deeper than "you're cute" and "I want to be with you" points toward love in my opinion.

[@nzcchick1807]

Penny Kathleen He did shoot it down, Is it hard to hear, I am sorry, but he said its not romantic between Beth and Daryl. He didn't say he hated Beth's character but he did say it was not romantic. I wouldn't get my hopes up for Bethyl. The show runner has also comfirmed that there is not going to be romance between them, I don't understand why people don't get it. NR is not a stupid man, he didn't troll he just said its not romantic.

[@Unfable]

Penny Kathleen Then in this case he also loves Carol, so I dont get the shipping wars and hate. There are good and bad in both possible pairings and I wish everyone would see this. We should be thriving after a good story, not trying to pimp poor Daryl out lol.

[@burrichgrrl57]

***** I'm not clear on how her light isn't part of her. Just saying.

[@alexisburghall3237]

I love you Daryl aka Norman

[@morganclarke9284]

The other way around...

[@prism77]

GREAT INTERVIEW. Norman is so relaxed and well rested. Marcus Dixon, you rock!!!! Are you related to Daryl Dixon? Hehehehehe just kidding. I love this interview one of the best Norman Reedus interview IMHO! Norman answered all the questions with honesty and sincerity without any pressure at all.

[@alenadeluna266]

OMG why is he so cute like literally what ever Norman doe it's beast and awsome love Daryl and couldn't think of a better person than Norman reedus to be Daryl love him so much he's my fav actor

[@cathyluning5849]

Norman obviously said there was nothing romantic between Daryl & Beth yet her fans still insisted there was. I've heard him say it many times in other interviews as well (he had NO lovey-dovey feelings for her / he was NOT in love with her). Yet they chose to ignore him each & every time. Ridiculous! It was always Carol whom Daryl loved from day one & he still does. The whole slow grow was necessary for Daryl to develop trust, respect & love. *spoiler* When Daryl kisses Carol soon, all the Beth fans' heads will explode!!!! Lol 😄😄😄

[@simonaivanova2342]

how do you know that daryl will kiss carol? :D

[@kattradlin9272]

+Simona Ivanova We just want them to

[@grinsekatze7930]

Cathy Luning I also don't see anything romantic between Carol and Daryl. They have a very deep bond and understanding of each other, yes. But I don't really believe they are in love.

[@margiemiller9583]

He said those things after Robert Kirkman say there wasn't. But it is on the screen. And Robert Kirkman did not write or direct those episodes. Norman said that what Daryl and Beth had was "deeper than a hook up." A deeper bond than sex. But I don't think Daryl was in love. But if she had lived, I think she would have had his heart. I just don't know if Beth would have fallen in love with him. Maybe after a couple years. But the most romantic look Daryl ever gave anyone was given to Beth in the "why did you change your mind "scene.

[@nicolesmith9212]

+Mello L. Grinsekatze That's just YOUR opinion. Doesn't mean it's true.

[@tamrynphillips2778]

I love Norman he is so deep and honest with his fans 😍

[@blackfeatherarchery]

Awesome interview,

[@courtneyryder1810]

I think norman should choose his romance scenes, his ideas are so real with the starting awkward, hes got really good ideas when it comes to darryl and wish he got the freedom to add them details which he hasn't yet.

[@tabsselley4239]

great interview,great actor love TWD it's really nice to see that no matter how bad things get there's always people u can count on and count on u there's nothing they wouldn't do for each other love how the show and actors and actresses have done that u all totally rock get my vote every time 😎 big hug and kiss to u all 💋

[@REDRatchet]

Spoiler Beth is dead so know bethyl. I personally liked caryl more because they had a similar background with abuse and stuff. I know most people ship Daryl with Beth but let's be honest it's more of a sibling relationship. Carol and Daryl were seen like a million times with awkward, romantic moments. But I'm not judging the people who liked bethyl. It was an interesting couple.

[@paulinebrown7527]

Liked the interview & loved the questions :-) im not into the whole ship stuff..iv always had the opinion that daryl doesnt know what love is hes a damaged soul..& I love how norman described how he sees the charecters relationships :-) thanks again enjoyed it :-)

[@renipavlova]

Normaaan ❤ He is so adorable, such a good actor, Love him so much ❤ Can't wait for season 5 ...

[@larissafrehley]

Hey Norman!

[@aresdeathdealer7179]

I love Daryl and will riot the creators of the show if they kill him off. He's come so far and he should be the last one standing. I really wish I could if been on the show as well that would of been awesome as Shit

[@nakagawasho4236]

Wow, I really enjoyed this very excellent interview! Maybe from Norman's own house? For I've found his lovely Eye in the Dark came into the room at some point, I guess... Thanks for the great job, guys!

[@pennywisegaming3910]

My favourite emoji is the same as Normans 🎈

[@shadmanqadir6220]

Pennywise Gaming same here 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@corenachan]

Wow I like this analysis of the characters it's interesting

[@annettenicolegrosse8968]

Wow Norman reedus super Typ mega cool

[@AnonYmous-jc8yk]

Guy's got a freakin DEER in his living room. A freakin DEER!

[@nikkipaul100]

What the hell. The interview was one of NR best interviews. the interviewer did a amazing Job. everyone should just ignore the stupid comments from the angry dethers. NR confirmed that deth isn't romantic. Dethers are trying to ruin daryl with their pervy ass shit.

[@sarakeneklis236]

Omg i wish i could meet him

[@TazzMajor]

pretty cool interview ...wondering if there on the 4th episode now did he get his bike yet HAHAHA also see his kitty come around the corner and come by daddy

[@angelfacemoma]

Norman was moving a lot when asked about Daryl and Beth. He didn't like how the interviewer asked the question, making it sound like it was a horrible relationship. Norman was very uncomfortable answering the question because of that. Basically Norman was saying how Daryl is falling hard for Beth and not just a sex, sex sex thing. It's deeper than that but Daryl is scared of doing or saying the wrong thing to her.

[@atlantisfaye2722]

This is the apidimi of a gullible bethyl fan....BETHYL IS DEAD!!!!!!!!!

[@furtherbeyond]

I can't wait for October!

[@BenTIStudios]

Even Norman is wrong about Daryl and Shane. They butted heads hard about Sophie.

[@annaswing6414]

I love Norman Reedus

[@TheHouseOffice]

I Totally get what Norman is saying. Daryl doesn't even have the slightest hint of what romantic love is. He never experienced love in his family / growing up, he wouldn't know what it even looked like. I think it would have to develop for him, and honestly the girl would probably have to make the move because Daryl wouldn't have the faintest clue of what to do. xD

[@paulamiller1738]

Such a great guy. I loved him before the Walking Dead.

[@emp.7826]

What a Bae...Norman is the best...//heart eyes emoji. but the interviewer should had asked him something new. omg and I saw a brief appearance of EITD tho! so cute!!

[@burrichgrrl57]

Yeah, I noticed that too. :-) Nice house.

[@Unfable]

burrichgrrl57 Where?

[@burrichgrrl57]

Unfable He slips through the right side of the frame at around 4 minutes. :-)

[@Unfable]

burrichgrrl57 Dawww fatty cat waddle.

[@burrichgrrl57]

Unfable I know! Have you ever seen the youtube short films called Norman's Cat? They are really funny.

[@danielledrumright3077]

was that a cat that walked in at 4:08? hahaha Norman is a beautiful man, just love him!

[@georginavargas6480]

Me encanta Bethyl... NR y EK hacen una paraja muy bonita y Daryl necesita encontrar el amor despues de tanto dolor él merece amar

[@TBAKC]

I love Norman to death on the walking dead and would be very sad to see him go but I cried and said I wouldn't watch the show anymore after what happened to Jon (shane) because he was my favorite but I still kept watching because this show is so unique and amazing to not watch. The Apocalypse makes it so addicting to watch to see what the characters are going to do, the villains make it so addicting to watch because you never know what they will do. I would cry if Norman and Andrew got killed off but i'd still watch the show. There is something about Normans character and I think everyone can feel it too, that's why everyone loves him. I just get kinda upset when people say they wont watch the show if he dies because there is so much more to the walking dead then Normans character.

[@sarickacampbell8634]

Clever way of not splitting your fan base Norman but disregarding the obvious word only to rephrase what basically means the same thing.

[@TBAKC]

Omg I find it funny when Norman said they go flip threw the ending of the script to make sure they don't die lol,

[@vanessajohnson2140]

i think he is amazing i wish that was me interviewing him

[@0Fidan]

Daryl is a beast, he can survive on his own throughout the whole serie.

[@adamparker6115]

I'm just ready for October.

[@amandaphelps308]

We need to stop "shipping" characters together and focus on how great they are on their own. If you get angry because Daryl ends up with someone you didn't want him to than you obviously aren't a real fan of his character. And he may end up single, and that'd be fine too. Daryl is Daryl. Relationships don't define people.

[@cookiechips2325]

If I ever got the opportunity to chat with norman reedus I would have to invite. A friend over to interpreted my random squeals. I would also freak out and I would literally die. He is like my hero and he gives me strength when ever I get bullied (I get bullied because I am the only blonde in my school) and I'm trying to get better at acting and photography and I get most of my inspiration for photography and books that I write. And his personality is amazing and is like mine he describes himself as a dork.

[@georginavargas6480]

Me gustaria que subtitulen el video

[@GTA5manicmania]

Daryl is a bad ass period there is nothing else to it

[@samanthanarciso1778]

I love how this interview is literally about Daryl as a character and becoming a person and growing and developing and how every character in TWD helping him become that and all of the comments are about the Bethyl Caryl war... y'all need Jesus/ T-Dog

[@traceyraybould7863]

He’s lovely. 💖

[@wingnutdrever3096]

he has a ladder in the background, get out while you still can hahaha

[@africanqueen1018]

i LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want to meet him so bad!!!!!!!!!

[@katrinahernandez9173]

I'm not a Bethyler, but I just really hate how people hate on Bethyl for the particular reason of age. It's a freaking zombie apocalypse. I'm pretty sure no one could give a lesser shit about age difference. And even if it weren't in a zombie apocalypse, it shouldn't matter. Age is just a number. Age can't pin-pointedly define one's maturity or mentality.

[@acesovspades]

That's exactly what I said. My girlfriend is 15 but just because she's 15 people think that she's less mature than an 18 year old. It's ridiculous. Age has nothing to do with maturity. I still get crap for seeing her and people will give us looks. As a 42 year old man, I believe that this whole age = maturity thing should be thrown out the window. It's just plain racist.

[@sagecrops7368]

Harold dude what?????