But the focus on female leadership will be seen on screen as well as off for season 9.
Kang also hints that there may be some division within the ranks.
Were going to see our women really step up, says the showrunner.
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And were gonna show a lot of stories about leadership with Maggie, with Michonne, with Carol.
And theyre gonna go toe to toe with each other and with our men.
That mirrors whatKang told usabout there being cracks in the group dynamic in season 9.
She alsomentioned previouslyhow we would see some changes in the way that they deal with each other.
Were interested in human drama and the emotional bonds between people, notes Kang.
So well be exploring some of those stories as we go forward.
Well see some really complex relationship work, says Kang.
Theyre just killing it.
But what about another prominent and powerful female?
I dont wanna spoil anything for the fans, says the ever-cagey Kang.
Im gonna say, watch and see.
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