AMC zombie project 'Walking Dead' gets series order
AMC has picked up zombie apocalypse drama "The Walking Dead" for six episodes.
"Dead" is based on Robert Kirkman's graphic novels and the project will be written and directed by Frank Darabont ("Shawshank Redemption"). The series is will premiere in October 2010 on AMC.
"AMC strives to make original shows that play like movies and 'The
Walking Dead' is a perfect complement to the network's celebrated
movie franchise, Fearfest, which has always been an important
destination for our audience," said AMC president Charlie Collier.
"With its depth of story and the remarkable talent attached, The
Walking Dead gives us an opportunity to raise the bar significantly
within this popular genre, and continue our commitment to being the
home of premium programming on basic cable."