Go behind the scenes of the last episode of The Walking Dead

READ about Seth Gilliam’s (Father Gabriel) time in the trailer with Negan and check out two behind-the-scenes videos from the episode that are exclusive to Australia.

THE sequence with Father Gabriel and Negan inside a trailer surrounded by Walkers was one of the real highlights of the last episode.

In these exclusive videos, find out more about the last episode.

And Seth Gilliam (Father Gabriel) reveals what filming those scenes were like.

Q: Gabriel ends up trapped with Negan after trying to save Gregory. Is his moral compass an asset or a hindrance in this world?

A: I admire his ability to try to still find the good in this world. I think the moment that Father Gabriel loses that, we’ve kind of lost him as a character.

Q: Has Gabriel been looking for a purpose throughout his journey? Has he found it in taking Negan’s confession?

A: That’s what’s driving him now and is exactly why he’s still alive — what is the point of the life he’s got left? I think trying to take Negan’s confession is more of a way in which he feels like he’s got some purpose. If he’s going to die in that moment, then one more soul can possibly be saved.

Q: Was hearing some of Negan’s emotional backstory as new to you as an actor as it is for Gabriel?

A: Yes, it was. I don’t read the comics, so I don’t know what his backstory is… I didn’t have any idea what it was or what motivates him as a character. I thought Jeffrey [Dean Morgan]’s playing of it was beautiful. I think it’s important to be able to see this is a multifaceted character. He’s not just some kind of cardboard cutout villain. Once you get to see what people’s motivations are and once you can see a little bit more of their humanity, it’s hard to hate them. And that’s one of the things Father Gabriel is able to do — draw a little bit of humanity out whereas other characters haven’t been able to do that so far in the story.

Q: Negan, of all people, condemns Gabriel for locking his congregation out of his church. How did that land on you given Negan’s history?

A: [Laughs] I thought it was a little cheeky, but I also thought it was kind of a funny moment. I had a blast working with Jeffrey! He keeps things very light. He keeps it moving pretty fast. He’s exceedingly charming and he’s very gracious and giving as an actor.

Q: Does smearing guts on yourself to travel through a herd get any easier? Is it almost like a rite of passage on this show?

A: [Laughs] I think it is kind of a rite of passage, but I don’t know that it gets any easier. It is really, really gross. They bring out a bucket of guts for us to grab into and it’s just the nastiest thing — the consistency, the vicious liquid — it’s just really gross, man. It’s not something I ever want to actually get used to. And it was a lot of guts. They went a little crazy with it. I felt about 30 pounds heavier.

Q: What’s it like for someone like Gabriel to see how Negan’s men serve him at the Sanctuary and thank God he’s around?

A: I think it’s horrifying for Gabriel to see the level of commitment that the people have to Negan and the way they hold him up as some kind of deity. It’s a horrible moment for Gabriel.

Q: Gabriel and Negan ultimately save each other’s lives, so how would you describe their dynamic at this point?

A: I think it’s pretty cool that at one point, each guy saves the other guy. It’s like some kind of bizarre Batman and Robin kind of a thing. It’s pretty cool. Since Negan is wielding Lucille, I think he’d have to be Batman in this situation.

The Walking Dead continues on Mondays at 1.30pm and again at 7.30pm exclusively to Foxtel’s FX Cahnnel.