The Walking Dead

**jflail2** · 07-27-2010 05:14 PM

Anyone heard much about this series coming to AMC in October?

http://media.tv.ign.com/media/025/025810/imgs_1.html

Looks pretty intriguing for us zombie film loving folks, and apparently they're going to focus on building a good group of characters, their survival, and the slow erosion of their humanity.

I'm considering adding cable back to my bill list for a couple of months for this one as it's only supposed to be 6 episodes if I recall correctly.

The cast:

**zombie boy 2000** · 07-27-2010 05:23 PM

Hell's yeah!!! They're actually filming it here in Atlanta (since that's where the graphic novels take place). They've been calling for extras, but that requires about one week of "zombie school" and a very flexible schedule. If I had the freakin' time, I'd be all over it. I've done the zombie extra thing in the past and it is an absolute riot.

You do realize that the same guy (Frank Darabont) who directed Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile is writing and directing this series? Should be quality.

http://www.amctv.com/originals/The-W...about-the-show

**jflail2** · 07-27-2010 05:29 PM

Absolutely Zombie. Frank Derabond, who in my mind directed all of the Stephen King adapations worth watching.

Haha, being an extra sounds AWESOME. That's almost worth taking a few days off for, but a week I just couldn't justify...If I was in college I'd be all over it though.

Definitely looking forward to this.

**zombie boy 2000** · 07-27-2010 05:34 PM

Yeah... it's a definite week just for the "training". And then you're pretty much on-call at any given moment. Either way... I'll probably make my way downtown and try to catch some of the filming. From all accounts, this looks to be exceptionally well done.

And if you get the chance, go and pick up the graphic novels. They are awesome.

**gdb** · 10-02-2012 06:30 PM

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**chumlie** · 10-02-2012 06:34 PM

Looking forward to the return of Merle.

**gdb** · 10-02-2012 06:37 PM

Which one is Merle ?

**chumlie** · 10-02-2012 06:39 PM

See season one. He whaked his hand off to get away from zombies.

**gdb** · 10-02-2012 06:47 PM

Oh right, that inbred kinda' fella !

Be tough to ride that motorcycle now, with only one hand.......

**chumlie** · 10-02-2012 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by gdb

Oh right, that inbred kinda' fella !

Be tough to ride that motorcycle now, with only one hand.......

Lookin forward to his comeback.

**Esterlly** · 10-08-2012 08:14 AM

Have anyone played its game, that is also very brilliant. And yeah I freaking like Rick Grimes.

**chumlie** · 10-08-2012 08:52 AM

Season 3 starting Sunday.

**EndersShadow** · 10-08-2012 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by chumlie

Season 3 starting Sunday.

+1 million. Looking forward to it.

**gce** · 10-08-2012 10:10 AM

Can't wait, one of the best shows on tv!!!

**Strong Bad** · 10-15-2012 07:40 PM

Outstanding start to Season 3! I love that Carl is getting into the action with everyone. Minus Rick's wife, everyone looks to have developed an ass kicking survival instinct. Can't wait to see more of Michonne. Love the two walkers she keeps chained up.

**brgman** · 10-15-2012 08:23 PM

Right after the baby is born Rick needs to drive a spike through that witches forehead.
Just sayin'

**Face** · 10-18-2012 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by brgman

Right after the baby is born Rick needs to drive a spike through that witches forehead.
Just sayin'

She's pregnant, of course she's going to be crazier than usual.

**Strong Bad** · 10-21-2012 10:08 PM

Great episode tonight! I love the edgy tense feeling so far to season 3.

Rick and the machete to that guys head...that was great!

**mantis** · 10-21-2012 10:10 PM

I just got turned onto this show last week. I'm almost finished Reason 1 VIA Netflix. Pretty good show so far.

**mrbiron** · 10-22-2012 06:44 PM

mantis
I just got turned onto this show last week. I'm almost finished Reason 1 VIA Netflix. Pretty good show so far.

Just stick with it. Season 2 will drag for a bit but the beginning of 3 makes up for it.

Love the two walkers she keeps chained up.

This is what i DON'T want. It's a semi serious show and by adding in a dumb character with a sword and what might be her brothers chained together walking around trying to be bad ass just means the writers gave up. I hope she dies early

**pdxfj** · 10-24-2012 01:48 PM

I remember there was a discussion at the end of Season two where someone said this show is based off a graphic novel and is following the book quite well. The introduction of the sword swinging character is just part it.

yes, no, ??

**chumlie** · 10-24-2012 02:15 PM

Yaeh. The 2 zombies are her boyfriend and his best friend according to the book. Carl killed Shane in the book. Also Daryl & Mearle were in invented for TV.

**gdb** · 10-24-2012 02:47 PM

Were the totally clueless kitchen cons part of the book ? They were a HUGE stretch, IMO.

**chumlie** · 10-24-2012 02:54 PM

Yeppers. Ony 4 prisoners in the book.

**Jimbo18** · 10-26-2012 01:17 PM

Robert Kirkman and Glen Mazzara have said that the show will intentionally veer from the comics to a certain extent, just to keep people guessing what might happen. Shane was a good example, since I think he died very early in the comics.

**inspiredsports** · 10-26-2012 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by gdb

Were the totally clueless kitchen cons part of the book ? They were a HUGE stretch, IMO.

I thought it worked, but obviously a lot of script constructs can work in a fictional, adapted-for-television story.

**zombie boy 2000** · 10-26-2012 04:30 PM

I hate to say this but... the comics go into some REALLY dark directions that would never be able to be shown on cable television. Especially in regards to The Governor storyline coming up. Kirkman has already stated that he will be toning it down to an extent.

Either way... I love the show and I love the comics. And they are just different enough from each other to both stay fresh.

**mantis** · 10-27-2012 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by mrbiron

Just stick with it. Season 2 will drag for a bit but the beginning of 3 makes up for it.

This is what i DON'T want. It's a semi serious show and by adding in a dumb character with a sword and what might be her brothers chained together walking around trying to be bad ass just means the writers gave up. I hope she dies early

I'm now half way finished season 2 and it's awesome. I don't find it to drag at all. Every episode is intense and making me want more.

**jflail2** · 10-30-2012 03:28 PM

I think Michonne must have been the easiest role to cast of any character in any TV show ever. "Scowl into the camera. Ok, scowl to your left. To your right. Stand there and say nothing. Perfect, you're hired!"

Episode 3 was rather meh compared to the first 2 episodes of season 3. I hope they get back to the prison soon......

**audiocr381ve** · 10-30-2012 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by jflail2

I think Michonne must have been the easiest role to cast of any character in any TV show ever. "Scowl into the camera. Ok, scowl to your left. To your right. Stand there and say nothing. Perfect, you're hired!"

Episode 3 was rather meh compared to the first 2 episodes of season 3. I hope they get back to the prison soon......

Agreed. I understand the building of anticipation, but holy moly, for an entire episode? Lame. We all wanted to know how the crew was doing back at the prison. I think cutting back and forth between the new camp and Rick's crew would have made it a better episode.

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