The Walking Dead (TV Series)

On August 12, 2009, it was announced that AMC had picked up the rights to produce a show based on the comic. Frank Darabont will write, direct and serve as an executive producer.

On January 21, 2010 AMC announced that a pilot was ordered for the show, the pilot will begin filming on 15 May 2010. Announced cast members include Andrew Lincoln as lead character Rick Grimes and Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh. Six episodes have been ordered as part of the first season. It is scheduled to debut on AMC in October 2010.