Production on the pilot just began today, but AMC is already providing a look at the zombies being created for The Walking Dead. You can see more pictures here. Looking great so far. We also recently learned that the series will be shot in full color, so it won’t follow the black and white imagery in the comics.
Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Mist) is the writer and director of the pilot and will continue to be the main creative driver of the series, which is based on Robert Kirkman’s comics series. The story begins with police officer Rick Grimes waking up in a hospital to find the world around him devastated by a zombie apocalypse. He sets off to find his wife and son, with events spiraling from there. Unlike most zombie stories that take place over the course of just a few days, The Walking Dead comics follows a group of survivors over the course of months, dealing with the long-term issues of a ruined civilization. So it’s not just about finding a safe house for a short time, but finding permanent residences, sustainable food sources, creating a working community, etc.
The series stars Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes), Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori Grimes), Jon Bernthal (Shane), Jeffrey DeMunn (Dale), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Laurie Holden (Andrea) and more yet to be announced cast members.
The Walking Dead will begin its six episode first season on AMC in October.
