From The Governor to Negan, the Walking Dead universe is nothing with out its terrifying villains – and The Dama doesn’t disappoint.
In Contact rounds up the whole lot to know thus far in regards to the mysterious antagonist in The Walking Dead: Dead Metropolis.
Who Is The Dama in ‘TWD: Dead Metropolis’?
The Dama (Lisa Emery) is a former well-known theatre critic believed to be in her late 60s to early 70s who lives in Manhattan. Whereas little is understood about her previous or her rise to energy on the island, she has constantly confirmed herself to be sensible, calculating and manipulative as an ally of the Burazi and a transparent authority determine to The Croat (Željko Ivanek).
All through the primary season, she labored intently with him to search out Negan Smith (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and get him to Manhattan. As soon as he was their prisoner, she used not-so-subtle threats towards Negan’s household to persuade him to attempt to rally the opposite teams of survivors on the island to stand up towards the approaching risk of an assault by the New Babylon Federation.
Nonetheless, it was Benjamin Pierce (Keir Gilchrist) who acknowledged her from his analysis of Manhattan in the episode “Feisty Pleasant.” He stated that not solely was she so well-known that she might “make or break careers” however that she “principally ran the town.”
Who Performs The Dama in ‘TWD: Dead Metropolis’?
Lisa Emery
Lisa Emery was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1952, and has been appearing professionally in tv and movie because the mid Eighties.
She is finest recognized for enjoying the function of Darlene Snell on Ozark from 2017 to 2022. She’s additionally had visitor star appearances in a number of different hit reveals, together with Netflix’s Jessica Jones, Regulation & Order, Regulation & Order: Particular Victims Unit, Damages, and Madam Secretary.
Moreover, she has had a big profession on stage, in each Broadway and off-Broadway productions. A few of her credit embody Rumors (1988), Marvin’s Room (1991), Dinner with Buddies (1999), What the Butler Noticed (2000), Abigail’s Celebration (2005), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (2006), Comparatively Talking (2011), the Six Levels of Separation revival (2017) and lots of extra.
The Dama Has a Eager Curiosity in Theatre and the Arts
References to artwork, music and the theatre play a key function in The Dama’s interactions with others. Within the episode “The Tales We Inform Ourselves,” she describes The Croat’s makes an attempt to search out Negan like she would the beats of a play.
“Let me see if I perceive. The present began out with a bang. Saved me up all night time, truly. However then there was a plot twist,” she tells him. “You thought you had your hero, however he bought away. What good is a hero offstage? So naturally, the ending fizzled, and let’s face it, everybody is aware of the ending is all that issues.”
Within the episode “One other S–tty Lesson,” she talks with Negan in regards to the which means behind the portray “Saturn Devouring His Son” by Francisco Goya. Later, in the identical episode, she acknowledges a chunk by Bach performed by Negan’s former jail guard, Victor (Logan Schmucker), and displays on the composer’s significance in music historical past.
The Dama’s Merciless Lesson to Negan in Season 2 of ‘TWD: Dead Metropolis’
Željko Ivanek and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
The Dama is just not afraid to get her arms soiled when she must – particularly relating to protecting Negan on a good leash. After he hesitates throughout an assault in order to spare Hershel Rhee (Logan Kim) in “One other S–tty Lesson,” she confronts Negan and swiftly doles out a punishment.
She brings Victor into the room and orders him to play his violin for them. Whereas The Dama initially praises him for his efficiency, her tone shifts as she explains that Bach was the very best of his time who solely “perfected” what everybody else had already accomplished.
“As an alternative of taking us ahead, he took us again. I’m not in going again,” she says as she slices the person’s throat, killing the closest individual Negan has needed to a buddy since his imprisonment in Manhattan.
The Dama’s Darkish Fascination With Hershel
Hershel has felt a pull to Manhattan and The Dama because the finish of season 1 – although viewers had been left puzzled as to why. Flashbacks from the season 2 episode “Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River” reveal the darkish reality that The Dama deliberately fashioned a manipulative, motherly bond with {the teenager} whereas he was held hostage by The Croat. She praised his inventive expertise, introduced him sweet and even gave him the coat off of her again. Worst of all, she inspired his resentment towards Maggie.
“I’ve been alone for a really very long time. Such as you. I’m positive your mom has massive emotions about what occurred. So massive that perhaps she hasn’t left room for anybody else’s emotions. Your emotions,” she says. “And the one one who is meant to be there for you isn’t actually there. So, you need to handle all of it by your self. You don’t must fake with me. I see you.”
Whereas the total extent of her true plans for Hershel stays unclear, she appears to have a imaginative and prescient for him to assist her rebuild Manhattan to a brand new greatness.
“Room by room, block by block, we get to make new guidelines. We get to be new individuals … all I can do is present you the canvas, provide the supplies, the sources and the ability,” she tells him. “Look out on the metropolis. Don’t see what’s or was. See what could possibly be.”
What Lisa Emery Thinks About Taking part in The Dama on ‘TWD: Dead Metropolis’
Lisa revealed that The Dama’s fascinating character is what made her need the job on the present in a 2023 interview with AMC.
“At first, I used to be so afraid that I’d be a zombie. Not afraid per se, however I didn’t suppose it could be as fascinating to play that as someone like The Dama, who’s, God, a scrumptious villain,” she stated on the time. “I imply, scrumptious, simply the best way that she lives in this horrible apocalyptic ambiance and the management that she has. And she or he’s a lady! I like all of it.”
