Overview

• Burton reprised Lucille in the June 15 episode of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, returning to the role after her character’s initial arc.
• She reveals the pivotal scene was filmed in July 2024, just six days after Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s father passed away, adding genuine depth to his performance.
• The crew granted Morgan days off to attend his father’s final moments, illustrating on-set support during a personal loss.
• Their children, Gus and George, joined the set to offer emotional support, spending downtime with Morgan between takes.
• Burton says she remains open to future appearances as Lucille, noting that she always answers Morgan’s invitations with an enthusiastic yes.