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Negan news
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The gist
Inart unveiled a 1/6 Negan Smith figure from The Walking Dead season 8. Fans revisit Negan's brutal kills as Dead City season 3 airs.
Background
Negan, played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, was the main antagonist of The Walking Dead seasons 7 and 8, later becoming an anti-hero. He has reprised the role in the spinoff Dead City, whose third season began airing on July 26, 2026. The new figure and recent fan interactions have brought Negan back into the spotlight.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026Jeffrey Dean Morgan was spotted in Salisbury, Maryland, filming a video for a fan's mother.
- Aug 19, 2026A guide ranking Negan's most brutal kills in The Walking Dead was published.
- Aug 22, 2026Inart released an unboxing video for its 1/6 scale Negan Smith figure from season 8.
Who’s saying what
- Fans
- Fans are excited about the new figure and appreciate Jeffrey Dean Morgan's interactions with them.
- Critics
- Some critics highlight Negan's brutal past, ranking his kills, while acknowledging his complex antihero role.