One TWD Actress You Didn't Know Returned 7 Years After Her Role in the Very First Episode

The very first episode of The Walking Dead was really something special. Any fan of the show can't help but wish they could experience watching it for the first time again. The episode that started it all had one memorable moment where Rick Grimes, played by Andrew Lincoln, encounters his first zombie.

That zombie, known as Summer or the Teddy Bear Girl, was portrayed by a then 10-year-old Addy Miller. What you might have missed is that the actress returned to the show in season 8.

Addy Miller made a comeback in the first episode of season 8. The creators of the show put in a lot of effort to recreate the famous scene from the very first episode, but this time with a grown-up Summer.

Addy Miller shared with HuffPost about how badly the creators wanted to keep this a secret. According to Miller, Andrew Lincoln, who's not the best at keeping secrets, was kept in the dark about Addy's return. They filmed her scenes separately to avoid any accidental spoilers.

The return of Addy Miller was more than just a cool Easter egg; it was a celebration of the show's 100th episode. It was a nod to the fans and a way to honor the journey the show and its characters have been on. Addy didn't have to hide when it was time for the celebrations, and she was thrilled to be back.

In a 2013 interview with TWD Wiki, Addy Miller shared how she initially got the role. She was personally asked to audition after someone from the show had seen her in another production.

She also revealed that working with Andrew Lincoln and director Frank Darabont was a surreal experience for her, and she felt incredibly lucky to be part of such an iconic show.

Addy Miller's character has even made it to The Walking Dead Social Game on Facebook, where fans could learn more about Summer's backstory. Addy herself has read all the graphic novels the show is based on and has a deep connection with the TWD community.

Sources: HuffPost, TWD Wiki