More zombies!

With the finale of two landmark series, Breaking Bad and Mad Men, AMC‘s programming has taken a major hit. Since The Walking Dead remains the network’s biggest series, they’ve decided a spin-off might be the perfect remedy. Details aren’t abundant but Cinema Blend had some information on a few things to expect from the new series:

Here’s what we know about the upcoming Walking Dead companion pilot. Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert and Dave Erickson are all involved with The Walking Dead and will all executive produce the new pilot. In addition, Erickson is signed on as the showrunner for the pilot, which is fitting considering he co-created and co-wrote the pilot. Shooting is expected to begin before the end of the year, and AMC President Charlie Collier did give us some hints about the premise, noting that “fans have been curious about what is going on in the zombie apocalypse in other parts of the world.” If the new pilot does take a more global look at the universe, it would be a smart move, as there would be infinite potential to market the series around the world.

Without a title or a premise, there’s not a ton to go on, but we do know that both Erickson and the better-known Kirkman are thrilled to be a part of the new pilot and to bring more of the Walking Dead universe to the small screen.

So there you have it, The Walking Dead spin-off will venture outside the main series’ sandbox of Georgia and give us a look into how the rest of the world is surviving the zombie apocalypse. The idea sounds like enough to possibly eclipse The Walking Dead, and with Breaking Bad‘s spin-off, Better Call Saul on the horizon AMC’s programming could see a full upswing, we’ll just have to wait and see.

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