Of his experience, Berry stated "New Orleans basically made me a full-time working actor...by just being frugal, I've managed to make a living at it, and not a bad living." He also credits it to getting connected to other professionals in the business such as Matthew McConaughey and Quentin Tarantino. Berry gained further recognition for his role on The Walking Dead as Negan's Scout and for uttering the famous line "Your property now belongs to Negan."
Berry stated that New Orleans "made him a full-time working actor" by being frugal, allowing him to sustain his career in acting and achieve a decent living. He also credits the city for connecting him with other professionals in the entertainment industry, including Matthew McConaughey and Quentin Tarantino.