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'Walking Dead' Won't Catch Up With Comics, Says Kirkman
'Walking Dead' Won't Catch Up With Comics, Says Kirkman
'Walking Dead' Won't Catch Up With Comics, Says Kirkman
The Walking Dead finale kicking off of a major comic arc again raises the question of whether AMC’s adaptation might overtake Robert Kirkman’s comics in due course. Kirkman has denied that AMC might ever reveal his ideas early, as Game of Thrones dealt with, and now Kirkman insists neither he nor showrunners would allow the series to catch up.
'Walking Dead' Boss on Possible Time Jump in Season 8
'Walking Dead' Boss on Possible Time Jump in Season 8
'Walking Dead' Boss on Possible Time Jump in Season 8
AMC’s Walking Dead rarely strays too far off the beaten path of Robert Kirkman’s comics, as the recent Season 7 finale proved with the kickoff to “All Out War.” There’s plenty of immediate ground to cover in Season 8, but might the next run bring us to another major story shift from the books? Showrunner Scott Gimple weighs in.
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg to Direct ‘Invincible’ Movie
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg to Direct ‘Invincible’ Movie
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg to Direct ‘Invincible’ Movie
Following their small screen success with Preacher, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are setting their sights on another comic-series, but this time they’re taking it to the big screen. The creative duo will write and direct a film adaptation of Invincible, based on the comic-book series by Robert Kirkman, best known as the creator of the series that inspired that other popular AMC TV show.
'The Walking Dead' Bosses Are Confused By Carl's Age Too
'The Walking Dead' Bosses Are Confused By Carl's Age Too
'The Walking Dead' Bosses Are Confused By Carl's Age Too
It’s a classic conundrum for serialized shows with child actors; younger characters invariably grow older than the story would suggest. The Walking Dead star Chandler Riggs has naturally aged seven years from its 2010 beginnings (compared with a relatively condensed timeline for the show), but even creator Robert Kirkman isn’t certain how old the character is in comics; let alone TV.
'Walking Dead' EP Teases Standalone Episode in Winter Snow
'Walking Dead' EP Teases Standalone Episode in Winter Snow
'Walking Dead' EP Teases Standalone Episode in Winter Snow
Seven seasons in, we’re used to the sweat-drenched aesthetic of AMC’s The Walking Dead, given summer shoots and the Atlanta climate. Said schedule has never allowed The Walking Dead to film in truly cold, even snowy conditions, as frequently seen in the comics, for which producers discuss the potential for a standalone episode filmed in winter.
'Walking Dead' Teases Faster Comic Adaptation, 12 Seasons
'Walking Dead' Teases Faster Comic Adaptation, 12 Seasons
'Walking Dead' Teases Faster Comic Adaptation, 12 Seasons
Live ratings for The Walking Dead may have taken a slight tumble in Season 7, but that isn’t stopping AMC from envisioning decades of story ahead. Creator Robert Kirkman too maintains the endless nature of the comics, though new comments suggest AMC might be gaining on the comics’ lead by the time Season 12 rolls around.
'Walking Dead' Rises Up in 2017 Key Art, Boots Teaser
'Walking Dead' Rises Up in 2017 Key Art, Boots Teaser
'Walking Dead' Rises Up in 2017 Key Art, Boots Teaser
It only took half a season, but The Walking Dead is finally ready to “Rise Up” against Negan and the Saviors when the AMC horror flagship returns in 2017. Following last night’s trailer, The Walking Dead is seeing red in the first Season 7B key art, while Robert Kirkman teases the mystery man (or woman) spying on Alexandria in the post-credits.
'Walking Dead' Boss Keeps AMC in the Dark on Future Story
'Walking Dead' Boss Keeps AMC in the Dark on Future Story
'Walking Dead' Boss Keeps AMC in the Dark on Future Story
AMC isn’t one to look a rotting gift horse like The Walking Dead in the mouth, extending its highest-rated series so long as creator Robert Kirkman provides comic source material. That relationship doesn’t necessarily extend both ways, however, as Kirkman acknowledges AMC has zero input or foreknowledge of any potential story shakeups.
'Walking Dead' Boss Says Glenn's Fate Was About Rick, Maggie
'Walking Dead' Boss Says Glenn's Fate Was About Rick, Maggie
'Walking Dead' Boss Says Glenn's Fate Was About Rick, Maggie
The Walking Dead tried to have its cake and eat it by Sunday’s Season 7 premiere cashing out not one, but two series regulars; one in line with the comic, one intended to throw us off. Now, creator Robert Kirkman explains why AMC’s Walking Dead opted to follow the comic so closely, noting that too much story was lost otherwise.

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