Actor Steven Yeun of The Walking Dead was bid farewell in a surprising Backstreet Boys-inspired manner by his fellow cast members.
The Walking Dead Cast Bids Farewell to Steven Yeun with Memorable Performance
The cast of AMC's hit zombie series, The Walking Dead, bid a heartfelt farewell to actor Steven Yeun (Glenn) with a unique and memorable performance. Danai Gurira, who plays Michonne on the show, revealed that the ladies of The Walking Dead got together to pay tribute to Yeun with a special rendition of the Backstreet Boys' hit song, "I Want It That Way."
The performance was a surprise for Yeun, who joined the cast in the show's first season. The ladies donned all-white costumes and learned choreography reminiscent of the original "I Want It That Way" music video. They aimed to be authentic to the original while putting a fun spin on the emotional turmoil caused by Glenn's death in Season 7, which opened with the character being brutally killed by Negan.
The performance was not included in the Season 7 DVD set but can be found online for a reminder of the heartfelt gesture. The cast typically holds a "death dinner" to celebrate the time spent together with a departing cast member, but the ladies decided to do more for Yeun.
The newsletter CINEMABLEND NEWSLETTER offers daily entertainment news, and a rundown of what we know so far about Season 8 of The Walking Dead is available. The ladies of The Walking Dead will be back in action in the zombie apocalypse this fall, and the summer TV premiere schedule can provide an idea of shows to watch before the premiere of Season 8.
The Season 6 cliffhanger of The Walking Dead played games with the hearts of fans, and the cast's performance of "I Want It That Way" was intended to express the shapes of their hearts and provide a lighthearted moment amidst the emotional turmoil. Danai Gurira and the other actresses put in a significant amount of work for their performance, but it seems they didn't need to rent an airplane hangar or master the art of the slow-motion strut to make it memorable.
For a reminder of the original "I Want It That Way" music video, fans can watch the 1999 video online. The ladies' performance was a fitting tribute to Yeun, who leaves behind a legacy as one of the original cast members of The Walking Dead. As the cast prepares for Season 8, fans can look forward to more thrilling action and emotional moments from the women of The Walking Dead.
The CINEMABLEND NEWSLETTER offers a daily blend of entertainment news, including the ladies of The Walking Dead's memorable performance of "I Want It That Way", a song choice that reflected the emotional turmoil experienced after Glenn's death, and served as a lighthearted moment in honor of Steven Yeun, who leaves a lasting legacy as one of the show's original cast members. In anticipation of Season 8, fans might want to revisit movies-and-tv shows, such as the original "I Want It That Way" music video, to reminisce and prepare for more entertainment from the Walking Dead ladies.
