That's the holy grail as a TV writer, to work on a story that you care about and to put it out there and for it to find the audience and connect with fans and connect with critics.
Glen MazzaraOne of the things I've learned by working on the 'Walking Dead' and other TV shows is to be more tolerant of other people's process.
Glen MazzaraThere are very few horror shows, where you have a long running arc. Most horror shows play as a sort of an anthology. Buffy - a terrific show - had the-demon-of-the-week. Twilight Zone - X Files - these things had an anthology approach. Our show is a long running drama with the same creatures every week.
Glen MazzaraIt's better to grow your employees, steer them into a place that they can learn and succeed, and want to work hard and be loyal, than to have a revolving door of employees. That's demoralizing.
Glen MazzaraMy time as showrunner on The Walking Dead has been an amazing experience, but after I finish season three, itโs time to move on. I have told the stories I wanted to tell and connected with our fans on a level that I never imagined. It doesnโt get much better than that. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey.
Glen Mazzara