AMC orders Pilot for The Walking Dead companion TV Series
TV News | Sep 5th, 2014
It’s a no-brainer (no pun intended) that The Walking Dead is a TV hit for AMC. So it makes sense they have ordered a pilot for the rumored companion TV series for the Walking Dead with new characters and new location. It would be great if the series was really good (like the original series) but also it aired after the original series is done for the season. That way we have zombies for most of the year! The series will go to production later in the year.
The Walking Dead executive producers Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert are all on board for the new project. Dave Erickson (Sons of Anarchy) was tapped as showrunner back in March. Kirkman and Erickson recently turned in a pilot script, which we’re told really impressed AMC’s executive ranks.
“Almost from the beginning of The Walking Dead on AMC, fans have been curious about what is going on in the zombie apocalypse in other parts of the world,” said AMC President Charlie Collier. “In fact, beyond requests for zombie cameos, it’s the question I get asked the most. Obviously, we all take our stewardship of the original franchise incredibly seriously and we, along with Robert, Gale, David and now Dave, are all proceeding with extreme care in order to ensure that we are offering fans something truly compelling, engaging and distinct. We’re thrilled to be taking this next step with these remarkable partners.”
[EW]
