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Why Jeffrey Dean Morgan Didn't Want the Lead Role in His New Horror Comedy
MovieWebStory by James Melzer
scrn logline
Hollywood power couple Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan produce a horror-comedy, but the 'Walking Dead' star opts for a supporting role over the lead.
beat sheet
- Despite being a producer on 'Bloody Axe Wound', Morgan chose to play a supporting character rather than take the lead, citing a desire to give newer talents a shot.
- According to Burton, Morgan's decision to step back from the spotlight was a conscious effort to 'pay it forward' and support up-and-coming actors in the industry.
call sheet
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Hilarie Burton, Walking Dead, Bloody Axe Wound