Fan Fest Chicago: ‘Troublemakers’ Panel Highlights – Steven Ogg, Pollyanna McIntosh and Jayson Warner Smith

Fan Fest Chicago took over Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this weekend, and when you get The Walking Dead cast together, you tend to get some “troublemakers”!

Those of which we got to sit down with included Steven Ogg (Simon) Pollyanna McIntosh (Jadis) and Jayson Warner Smith (Gavin-otherwise known as the guy who is currently yelling “You know what it is!” to Morgan constantly in his hallucinations).

Gavin’s infamous cryptic quote seemed like the perfect place to start the conversation.  Here’s what Smith had to say about Gavin’s, “You know what it is,” quote:

 

.@JaysonWSmith tells fans “What It Is” at #FFChicago #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/6LiSdnI87t

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

Steven Ogg addressed whether or not he could have approached playing Simon differently had he known just how devilishly evil the character would turn out to be.

Steven Ogg on whether he would have played Simon differently in earlier seasons if he knew how evil he really is. #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/z7zqIwiLSo

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

Pollyanna McIntosh gushes over a brand new project.  She is making her directorial debut and we can’t wait to see the finished product!

Pollyanna McIntosh tells fans about a new project she’s been working on that sounds exciting! #FFChicago @PollyAMcIntosh pic.twitter.com/tzup7zRjVm

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

McIntosh also told fans that, if it was up to her, Jadis would join Rick in his fight against Negan.  She hopes that Jadis will end up being on the side of the “good guys.”

Pollyanna shares that her hope is for Jadis to join the good guys! #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/eWVt1zJaQw

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

Things are not looking good for Simon lately on The Walking Dead and Steven Ogg knows it.  He told fans that he thinks Simon has gone too far.  Could Simon’s fate be in jeopardy at the hands of Negan?  We shall see!

“I think Simon has crossed many lines. So we shall see.” Steven Ogg on if Simon will pay because of his actions. #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/k4gkYZeXJM

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

The panel addresses the one question that’s on every Walking Dead fan’s mind – What’s up with the helicopters?  This group of troublemakers came up with some creative theories including a possible Walking Dead/Narcos crossover event:

Predictions for what the deal is with the helicopter? A @NarcosNetflix Crossover. #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/csV0QddaVt

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

Steven Ogg shared some great news for Westworld fans! Ogg will be appearing on the series in the upcoming season with a “fun little twist” for his character Rebus! We can’t wait!

Steven Ogg says he will be on the next season of @WestworldHBO and that there will be a fun twist for Rebus. #FFChicago https://t.co/AiuXfZwJ92 pic.twitter.com/eYNyht5e8Y

— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018

 

These three will be busy all weekend, meeting and greeting with fans and posing for photos with fans!  Be sure to catch them at Fan Fest Chicago and tune in to The Walking Dead Sundays at 9 PM ET on AMC.

For more of our Fan Fest Chicago coverage head to our Twitter account for live updates and be sure to check back here throughout the weekend for all of the amazing panels and behind-the-scenes action you may have missed!