One Actor Who Could Have Nailed the Role Of This Iconic TWD Villain Better

Before Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Negan came crushing skulls with his bat in The Walking Dead, the Governor, portrayed by David Morrissey, was considered to be the most menacing antagonist of the show.

The show sparked countless discussions, debates, and fan theories throughout its long run. Many debates often revolved around the differences between the show and its original material — Robert Kirkman’s comic books.

One such debate on Reddit had fans discussing who could have played the role of the iconic villain, the Governor, better. Well, David Morrissey was absolutely great in this role, but let’s just say it wasn’t exactly the same Governor from the comics.

So who could have been a more comic-accurate Governor? The name that popped up on Reddit was Danny Trejo, a Hollywood veteran known for his tough-guy roles.

Honestly, the Governor in the comic books really looks like he was drawn to match Trejo's look. Trejo got that rugged look, which many believe would have been perfect for the on-screen Governor.

At first glance, it's easy to see why. Trejo's history of playing intimidating characters seems to align with the menacing aura of the Governor.

While many agreed that Trejo looked the part, others pointed out that acting goes beyond mere appearance. Some fans felt that Trejo might not have been able to capture the multi-dimensional nature of The Governor.

As the user thefuryandthesound put it, "He doesn't have the range Morrissey has. I like Danny, but he is very one-dimensional." haze_gray added, "In every role, Danny plays. He is always Danny Trejo. And the character of Danny Trejo isn't good for the Governor."

The Governor wasn't just a straightforward villain. He had moments of compassion, vulnerability, and even sanity. David Morrissey, who played the role, managed to capture this duality brilliantly.

While Danny Trejo might have brought a unique flavor to the Governor's role, he was a complex character, and David Morrissey's portrayal was simply top-notch, to say the least, and after his performance, it’s difficult to regret he was cast for the role.

Source: Reddit