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Meet Aaron: An Interview With Ross Marquand

February 19, 2015
Lizzy IversonbyLizzy Iverson
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Newcomer Ross Marquand appeared at the end of The Walking Dead Episode 510, and if you’re curious about Aaron or the man portraying him, continue on, brave reader!

EW: Okay, newbie: Tell me about your audition and how you got the role.

ROSS MARQUAND: I have auditioned for Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas numerous times over the past three years. I thought they were great casting agents, but I never booked with them. I would go in there and get callbacks sometimes, but it would never pan out for whatever reason. And I think—you get fake sides, of course—but I think I auditioned for Gareth a year ago. Because some of the language in the show when I saw it six months later matched what I saw in those sides, and I was like, “Gosh, I think I auditioned for Gareth.” And I was so bummed because that was such a great part and it was done so wonderfully by Andrew West. But I’m glad now that didn’t happen because it was only three or four episodes.

It’s funny, because we taped the audition. We did a few takes, I finished up, and they were happy with what they got and they said, “Great. I think we’re good with that so thank you so much for coming in.” It was very quick and painless. And then 15 minutes later I get a call from Sharon and she says. “Hey, I just had this thought. I wonder, can you come right back to the office?” So I fly on back and I’m like, “What’s your thought?” She says, “I was thinking back to your impression videos and Scott Gimple is extremely into improv and impressions,” and there’s a part of that side of Aaron—that sort of whimsical side. He has a bit of a smart-ass side to him. He’s a little more fun and can crack jokes sometimes. And she was like, “We want to see a little glimmer of that in the take.” So I say, “Sure!” We do the take, taped it just once or twice more. They were really happy, but a week later I hadn’t heard anything so I assumed it was a no go. And then I got a call a week later and they said I booked it, so I went down a week later and that was really just the most amazing and painless procedure. I can’t believe it was all so fast and low-pressure.

But at the time when you auditioned, I assume you didn’t know it was Aaron you would be playing, right?

No, they didn’t say the character name, but they said what the character was like.

How familiar were you with the show when you went in to audition—I guess for the Gareth role at first?

I had been a fan of the show since the beginning. I was a huge fan of the show since the Halloween 2010 debut. My friends and I watched it over at my friend Miranda’s house in North Hollywood. We were totally broke and didn’t have the money to go out for Halloween, so we all looked at each other and were like, “Do you want to watch it again?” We just sat there and had a PBR party and watched it again and were so impressed. It didn’t seem like anything else that was happening on TV. It had a very cinematic style to it. So I was a massive fan and was really floored when I got the news because it’s one of my favorite shows and it’s a group of people I had always wanted to work with. I was over the moon.

Once you got the role and they told you whom you were playing, did you go and start reading the comic book?

I didn’t want to do anything until I talked to Scott Gimple first, so I had a phone call with him and said, “I know this is coming from a very specific source material with a fan base that we want to honor. Do you want me to mirror my performance off the depiction of Aaron in the comics?” He’s like, “I certainly wouldn’t tell you to shy away from reading that because I think it will give you some great insights into whom he is, but ultimately I want you to make this character your own.” And that was a really nice note to give because sometimes you can get too caught up in the fandom of it all and the comic books and what people expect from that. It was nice to hear that there was some artistic freedom to make this character what you felt it should be and could be. But reading through Kirkman’s comics was enormously helpful because you do get a really amazing sense of whom he is.

Read the full interview here on EW’s site!

What did you think of Ross as Aaron? Comics fans, did you think he really hit the mark (so far)? Also, have any of you watched his impression videos? They are hilarious.

Don’t forget to leave a comment on our Season 5 Episode 10 Recap and Discussion post. Glory and prizes to be had!

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  1. BASTET. says:
    8 years ago

    He hasn’t had enough screen time for me to judge him as Aaron, but based on looks, he’s OK… I wish his hair was a little longer. COMIC SPOILER! Maybe Eric will be the one with the longer hair.

    Reply
  2. leadman says:
    8 years ago

    We won’t really know how Ross fits as Aaron in till he has his first kissing scene with Eric.

    Reply
  3. ronnyhaze says:
    8 years ago

    I am not going to act like I can be a casting agent but with what I seen so far, I love it. I think this was a great casting choice and seeing how he is from Alexandria, I don’t mind the hair cut that most fans are not to happy about! He seems like a great guy, I am glad he got the role! Now come on Sunday, get here already!!

    Reply
    • BASTET. says:
      8 years ago

      For the hair, AMC has us spoiled… we’re used to damn near perfection when it comes to casting.

      Reply
      • ronnyhaze says:
        8 years ago

        Ha! I just seen your comment about the hair… Awkward… lol … I know they are probably sick of hearing it but I just want Negan to look very…. identical!! lol other than that… I am okay with some differences…

        Reply
      • ronnyhaze says:
        8 years ago

        Hey, what do I have to do to get a profile pic?? I can’t find an option to put one there??

        Reply
        • BASTET. says:
          8 years ago

          Go here: https://en.gravatar.com/site/login
          Create an account using the same credentials you use to login here. The site gives you an option to create an account for a blog or just the Gravatar (avatar) itself (that’s what I did).

          Reply
          • MaximumParty says:
            8 years ago

            Thaaaaaannk you!

  4. GovernorPhillip says:
    8 years ago

    From what I’ve seen so far, Ross Marquand is a good choice. He is exactly how I thought Aaron would be like on screen.

    Reply
  5. STUlijdsbone says:
    8 years ago

    I agree, haven’t seen much of him yet but so far he’s seems like a good choice. Can’t wait to see Rick knock him out next episode though haha

    Reply
    • MaximumParty says:
      8 years ago

      Hahaha for sure, he’ll probably get a smashin or two before they trust his ass

      Reply
  6. Walkinglover says:
    8 years ago

    I don’t know who Aaron is I’ve never read the comics, but I love it when they get new characters they have lost so many and need more can’t wait to meet them!!! Sunday can’t get here fast enough!

    Reply
  7. cybo11 says:
    8 years ago

    boo !! had to go there, really?

    Reply

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