Showrunner Angela Kang tells us that Negans status has definitely changed.
I think Negan starts the season in a really interesting place, Kang says.
We saw at the end of last season that he had earned a little bit of trust.
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But not so fast when it comes to Negan being free, says the showrunner.
Hes out there, Kang says.
Hes doing work, but it is still as a prisoner.
Its more like hes on work release.
At least thats how things begin in season 10 (which premieres Oct. 6 on AMC).
But from there, things really take some strange and hopefully interesting and exciting turns, teases Kang.
I always say Negan is always thinking.
Negan always has an edge.
Theres an element of him thats a little unpredictable.
He knows what he needs to do to get what he needs in the moment.
Hes very smart, hes very wily, hes very strong.
