Norman Reedus, Andrew Lincoln and the cast ofThe Walking Deadgot very silly forRed Nose Daylast night on NBC. And it’s something fans are going to want to watch right now! TheRed Nose Dayspecial brought a number of familiarWalking Deadfaces in to join the fun, includingSteven Yeun,Sonequa Martin-Greenand Josh McDermitt. The gang spoofs the classicStar Wars Holiday Specialwith their ownWalking DeadRed Nose Day special. And it’s as goofy and off the wall as one might expect.
After shutting gofer McDermitt out of their little milkshake party behind the set ofThe Walking Dead,Andrew Lincolndiscovers he’s left work with something red on his face. It turns out to be quite a bit of blood. Just the sight of this sticky liquid sends him into a quiet depression. And he expresses his desires for something lighter to brighten his day. That’s whenNorman Reedussuggests they do something to bring some fun into this dire world they are surrounded by on a constant basis. And alas,The Walking DeadRed Nose Day Special is born.
The Walking Deadcast is joined by a cavalcade ofspecial guest stars, including the return of Meryl’s knife hand, to recreate the opening title sequence of the long-lost 1978Star Wars Holiday Special. And it definitely, asReedusstates, brings a bit of “sweetness and light into the world.” It’s so much fun, you’ll be wishing the full 90-minute special was a real thing.
Highlights include Sonequa Martin-Green and the High Impact, Low-Key Charitable Boogie Down Dancers. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Sasha get down in a silver 70s style jump suit, here’s your chance. We’re promised a 16-minute Melissa McBride drum solo. Also appearing in this ‘Special" areChris HardwickandDax Shepardsharing the role of Han Solo.Jeff GoldblumandYvette Nicole Brownare introduced as Daryl’s extended family. AndSteven Yeunshows up with a rotting ventriloquist dummy named Edmond Rottington the 3rd.
The best part of this ‘Special’ is getting to see some ofThe Walking Dead castout of character, such as Christian Serratos playing her Rosita Espinosa as a wild Latina stand-up comic, andDavid Morrissey’s one-eyed Governor dressed as an Elvis impersonator. We’re even promised music by Cold Play and an animatedWalking Deadstory from Robot Chicken. Ultimately, at the end of the day, Norman Reedus and Andrew Lincoln decided the ‘Special’ might be a bad idea and veto the project.
The second annual Red Nose Day raised more than $31.5 million in the U.S. The movement helps children in need both at home and in some of the poorest communities around the world.Craig Fergusonhosted this latest Broadcast. Other special guests of the night includedJay Leno,Jack Black,Key and PeeleandSuicide SquadstarMargot Robbie. Though, without question,The Walking DeadRed Nose Day special was the best thing to come out of their combined efforts last night. And you can watch it right here if you missed it courtesy of Youtube.
