The Walking Dead Season 10: Paola Lázaro Cast as Princess The Walking Dead season 10 is introducing Princess, a major character from later in the comics' run. That's all we know about Princess and the woman who plays her. She is perhaps best known for her role as Gutierrez on seven episodes of the canceled Lethal Weapon TV series formerly on FOX. Sarah is a graduate of THE Ohio State University where she earned her B.A. Follow him at his creatively-named Twitter handle @alecbojalad, Alec Bojalad is a pop culture journalist based in Cleveland, Ohio. She jokingly announces the group's arrival when they first visit her home, which Michonne does not appreciate at all. Her TV version may be different, but past appearances in The Walking Dead comics potentially offer clues about what to expect from Princess as the show moves forward. It's a long journey, though, and at one point Eugene, Ezekiel, and Yumiko arrive at a large metropolis, approaching the city from the highway in a shot that's clearly meant to evoke Rick arriving it Atlanta all those years ago. She is a playwright with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing from SUNY Purchase College and a Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting from Columbia University. Warning! Follow THR.com/WalkingDead for more coverage. To continue reading login or create an account. October 05, 2019 Josh Wigler. Den of Geek Needless to say, with Beta still alive (for now), the survivors will need to watch their backs - especially those traveling to rendezvous with Stephanie, the woman Eugene has been talking to over the radio. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. The Walking Dead comic suddenly concluded with issue 198 earlier this year, meaning that Princess was around for the last 27 issues of the run. Executive Producer David Alpert announced at New York Comic Con 2019 that Paola Lázaro has been cast as Juanita Sanchez a.k.a. Paola Lázaro is a native of Puerto Rico and has appeared in projects like Lethal Weapon and SMILF. The TV show also hasn't confirmed that the group Stephanie hails from is the Commonwealth, but assuming they are, they've moved its location from Ohio to West Virginia, making it even more unlikely the city visited in "Look at the Flowers" is Pittsburgh. Below is everything we know about the character. from the cheerful stranger, but then Princess isn't like most other people. About Our Ads In the present, she uses comedy to keep those negative emotions at bay. They come across an unusual young woman in Pittsburgh who calls herself “The Princess of Pittsburgh” as she appears to be the only one left alive in the classicly zombie friendly city. Princess, who revels her real name is Juanita Sanchez, is a rather eccentric character. The Hollywood Reporter, LLC is a subsidiary of Prometheus Global Media, LLC. She previously played Gutierrez in the 'Lethal Weapon' TV series. Hopefully she’s excited for purple hair! Regardless of just where they find her, everything about Princess' introduction on The Walking Dead points to them keeping her as comics-accurate as possible, from her purple-streaked hair to her bubbly personality. Ryan Hurst, Eleanor Matsuura, Cooper Andrews, Nadia Hilker, Cailey Fleming, Cassady McClincy, and Lauren Ridloff were all promoted to series regular status, after previously having recurring roles. by © 2020 The Hollywood Reporter 'The Walking Dead' Season 10 episode 14 features the TV debut of Princess. Next: The Walking Dead: Beta's Identity & Half Moon Name Explained. 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The Walking Dead Season 10 continues with episode 14 this week, and the latest plot introduces a new character to the evolving narrative. Throughout season 10, The Walking Dead has been in the throes of the Whisperer War, but now it seems the dust is starting to settle. All rights reserved. Michonne (Gurira) leads a party of survivors on an expedition to a new community, as discovered by Eugene (McDermitt) during the radio communications teased out in the season nine finale. They're traveling by horseback to a rendezvous point near Charleston, West Virginia, the city where her community is based. Princess is an isolated survivor who lives in Pittsburgh; she decides to tag along with the crew on their continued adventure toward the Commonwealth, the setting for the final arc of the Walking Dead comic books from Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard. Walking Dead is nearing the end of its tenth season, though its actual season 10 finale won't air until later this year due to impact the coronovirus pandemic has had on the entertainment industry. You have 4 free articles remaining this month, Sign-up to our daily newsletter for more articles like this + access to 5 extra articles. Let the speculation continue. Eugene, Ezekiel, and Yumiko are rightly dumbstruck at receiving a warm welcome like, "Oh my god! | TV Guide They find her in Pittsburgh, and she admits it's been a long time since she's spoken with actual people. In The Walking Dead season 10, episode 14, "Look at the Flowers", Eugene leads Ezekiel and Yumiko on a journey to meet with Stephanie. She primarily writes reviews and features in addition to covering the ongoing development of current movies and television shows. Meanwhile Michonne and a group of Alexandrians head to Hilltop to save survivors of a collapsed wall. She stays alive through the duration of the comics and is not a major player in any significant death sequences. Warning! Are you excited to see Princess make her TV debut? In fact, she eventually starts a romantic relationship with another character named Mercer. Privacy | Paola Lázaro will portray her. Sarah Moran has been a Screen Rant contributor since 2014. At Oceanside, the Coalition trains to fight in case the Whisperers return. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Read more of his stuff here. However, instead of becoming mean or mistrustful, she's admittedly gone a little loopy. Sarah is also the Editor-in-Chief of Kabooooom.com, a website devoted to reviewing, ranting, and raving about comic books and all they inspire. Of course, Beta still remains a threat, but as he doesn't seem interested in becoming the new Alpha, just what his plans are remain a mystery. Paola Lázaro joins the cast as Princess, signaling an important shift for the AMC zombie drama's future. 8:13am PT Tell us in the comments section! In The Walking Dead comics, they meet Princess in an abandoned Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as an homage to George Romero, Pittsburgh native and father of the modern zombie movie. The Walking Dead: World Beyond Episode 1's Hope Twist Explained, Walking Dead Introduces One Of The Comics' Weirdest Characters, season 10 finale won't air until later this year, What's Walking Dead's New 2020 Schedule Now? As they make their way through the city's streets, they discover various walkers chained up and arranged as if they're taking part in normal, everyday activities. The news was announced Saturday at the show's New York Comic Con panel, with various cast and crewmembers in attendance: showrunner and executive producer Angela Kang; chief content officer and executive producer Scott M. Gimple; comic book creator and executive producer Robert Kirkman; executive producer David Alpert; and actors Norman Reedus, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Danai Gurira, Cailey Fleming, Josh McDermitt, Seth Gilliam and Ross Marquand. First introduced in The Walking Dead #171, Princess' real name is Juanita Sanchez, having given herself the nickname "Princess" because she felt "Queen" made her sound old. The Walking Dead season 10 introduces one of the comic book's weirdest characters, Princess, played by actress Paola Lázaro on the AMC series. During her tenure in the comics, Princess remains a friendly face for all our favorite heroes. When she’s not trying to transform her rambling thoughts into written words, Sarah can be found playing SMITE, catching up on her pull list, or escaping through travel documentaries on Netflix. She has purple hair and likes to rock a fuzzy pink jacket and goggles. Hi!" When Negan saves her from an attack, the life changes in Alexandria. read more – The Walking Dead Season 10: Who Lives and Who Dies. Obviously not as The Walking Dead season 11 was just confirmed and it shows no sign of slowing down. In The Walking Dead season 10, episode 14, "Look at the Flowers", the AMC show introduces one of the comic book's weirdest characters: Princess. 'The Walking Dead' Season 10 episode 14 features the TV debut of Princess. Prior to the apocalypse, the pair would tie her up in a closet for hours while they took turns beating her. The Walking Dead TV show may be completely on its own, without any comic inspiration to draw from, within just a season or two. Paola Lázaro will inhabit the role. Sitemap | He is a TV Editor at Den of Geek and a member of the Television…, The Walking Dead Season 10 to Introduce Comic Character Dante, The Walking Dead Season 10: Lauren Cohan to Return as Maggie. Still this would suggest that the show is willing to get through elements of the comic’s conclusion sooner than previously though. For example, one is tied to a chair outside of a shop as if it's welcoming customers, while another pair are reenacting a driver receiving a ticket from a parking agent. They are alerted when R.J. discovers a Whisperer mask, and radios Alexandria. Like many of The Walking Dead's key cast members, this role could very well be the biggest of her career to date. SPOILERS for The Walking Dead season 10, episode 14 ahead.. While she's had a few minor appearances in other places, Lázaro will be a fresh face for most viewers. in Film Studies in 2009. Paola Lázaro plays Princess on 'The Walking Dead.' The tenth season features nineteen series regulars overall. Will her character on this version of The Walking Dead be any different? She's been alone for a long time, and as such, has forgotten what it's like being around people. With this in mind, Princess has a pretty awkward sense of humor. Princess for The Walking Dead season 10. Hailing from Puerto Rico, Lázaro's credits include Fox's Lethal Weapon and Showtime's SMILF. 'Walking Dead' Casts Pivotal Comic Book Character for Season 10 Gene Page/AMC Paola Lázaro joins the cast as Princess, signaling an important shift for the AMC zombie drama's future. On TV, Princess is played by Paola Lázaro. SPOILERS for The Walking Dead season 10, episode 14 ahead..