To celebrate our Winter TV Preview, EW is bringing fans 25 Scoops in 25 Days. But is there yet another group that could join the fray? Is this junkyard their home or just an intimidating meeting spot to deal with strangers like Mr. Grimes? Credit: Gene Page/AMC Predictably, showrunner Scott M. Gimple will answer precisely none of them. The answers are just around the heap. I cannot wait for people to meet this character and to see this actor....

And as this exclusive image from season 8 shows, they remain armed and ready for battle. We have basically set the stage for All Out War, says Gimple. Negans said it, everybody has seen theyre in it. Credit: Gene Page/AMC His swagger is definitely back, says Gimple. But its a measured swagger. Its a focused swagger. He absolutely has it and you will see it in episode 1. Its really a lot happening simultaneously, promises the showrunner....

Entertainment Weeklywill be revealing our latestThe Walking Deadcovers on Wednesday, Sept. 20. To lead up to the unveiling, we are posting an exclusiveTWDitem every day. (See Andrew Lincolntalking about the Old Man Rick twist here.) Gene Page/AMC First, we brought you the exclusive first image of season 8, areunion shot of Daryl and Carol. Then, we gave thesecondexclusive image of season 8, ofRick and Maggie armed for battle. Now weve got a few more exclusive newWalking Deadimages to whet your appetite for the new season....

The most fascinating stuff that Ive got to do this year is seeing behind the leather jacket. Not that hell bethatdifferent. Hes still going to be a big fing dick, the star says with a laugh. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:Weve seen Negan when hes firmly in power and in charge. I dont know that Negan really sees himself as the bully in this circumstance. Were going to find some more things about Negan, which I think are fascinating....

What are you doing?!? Seriously, what are you doing? Thats because it seems impossible to know for sure after Sundays Hostiles and Calamities episode ofThe Walking Dead. (Or is that just wishful thinking on my part?) We got a hold of the man who plays him, Josh McDermitt, to ask him exactly that. Click through both pages to read the entire interview. Now I know why, becauseYars Revengeis all over this episode....

SPOILER ALERT:Read only if you have already watched Sundays episode ofThe Walking Dead,Bury Me Here. Once he starts, will he be able to stop? ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:So, showrunner Scott Gimple personally writes all the big Morgan episodes. Credit: Gene Page/AMC Im just really glad that he has. Weve got a very exciting writers room and a group of writers who know this show inside out. So, I knew very early on that it was coming....

Then he got locked up and refused to kill at all. Well, thats the big question heading into season 8 for Morgan after he strangled Richard. We are going to war, and that is something which is unavoidable. Now, he has made connections. He has made connections at the Kingdom. He has made connections with Carol. He has made connections with Alexandria. So its taken a long time to answer a question that I dont have an answer to, really....

To lead up to the unveiling, we are posting aTWDnews item every day. Remember when Maggie onThe Walking Deadannounced she was pregnant? Doesnt that seem like forever ago? Credit: Gene Page/AMC Thats because it kind of was. But also, in another way, it kind of wasnt. Allow me to explain. Yet, still, no baby. We shouldnt, replied Gimple. For how long can this woman actually be pregnant? Its quite early in, as it was in the book, says showrunner Gimple about the pregnancy....

‘Carol’s armed,’ says McBride. ‘She’s blowing things up, so cover your ears!’ Entertainment Weeklywill be revealing our latestThe Walking Deadcovers on Thursday, Sept. 21. Credit: Gene Page/AMC To lead up to the unveiling, we are posting aTWDnews item every day. Carol has left the cabin. But McBride is back in the fight in season 8, and the actress couldnt be happier about it. Theres just no way getting around that if she comes to terms with it....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. According to Norman Reedus, the dude is hella pissed off. And he’s ready to make some people pay. Credit: Gene Page/AMC “He wants revenge,” says Reedus. “He’s ready to fight. Let’s go beat this guy up. Let’s go take what’s ours and fight this monster.' So, you know, he’s in kill mode.” The best of modes on this show, by far....

To lead up to the unveiling, we are posting aTWDnews item every day. (Also see someexclusive new season 8 photosas well asAndrew Lincoln talking about the Old Man Rick twist.) The forces are finally united to take on Negan when season 8 ofThe Walking Deadkicks-off on Oct. 22. There are definite teams now, Reedus tells EW. I mean, season 7 was difficult. It was super hard for all of us....

Josh McDermitt posted a final Facebook Live video before taking a break. Josh McDermittis heeding his own advice and taking a break from social media. Im just sick of it. you’re free to hate Eugene, I dont care. Ill argue that youre wrong, but it’s possible for you to think whatever you want. I gotta report that sh. Just stop complaining about everything on the Internet, he added. Just go spend time with your family or friends or loved ones....

John Bernecker died at the age of 33 after an on-set accident. Star Jeffrey Dean Morgan tweeted his sadness Friday afternoon. Deep sorrow today, and for every tomorrow, he wrote. Love, respect, and condolences to johns family, and friends. He will be forever missed. Cant stop thinking about John Bernecker, Woods-Robinson tweeted on Friday. All of my love and hopes for solace goes out to his loved ones and our community....