New ‘The Walking Dead’ Spin-Off Series Gets An Official Title In A New Teaser
Back in October, when the first trailer for the newThe Walking Deadspin-off was revealed, the series still didn’t have a title. All we knew was that the series would focus on two young female protagonists as part of the first generation to come-of-age in the wake of the zombie apocalypse as they venture out into a world that is still full of danger and undead. Now a new teaser not only shows more of the series, but it finally gives the series a title.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond Teaser
This teaser gives us our first look at Julia Ormond (Temple Grandin), who plays a charismatic leader of a large sophisticated and formidable force on the series. She’s the woman who seems to have her own SWAT Team with her. But exactly what she’s doing with these soldiers remains to be seen. In a statement, series co-creatorScott Gimplesaid:
“We are thrilled to have Julia join our merry band. I’m grateful for the talent, grace, intelligence, and humor she has brought to our set, our show and to this role. We — and the audience — are very lucky to have Julia helping bring this new world of the Walking Dead to life.”
Meanwhile, Ormond herself was also very excited to officially be announced as part of the cast. The actress said, “I’m so thrilled to be working withThe Walking Deadteam — I absolutely love how they write for women in particular; a lovely, talented cast and great to be back with AMC.”
The rest of the cast includesAlexa Mansouras Hope,Nicolas Cantuas Elton,Hal Cumpstonas Silas,Annet Mahendruas Huck,Aliya Royaleas Iris,Nico Tortorellaas Felix, andJoe Holtas Leo Bennett. Plus,Natalie Gold, Al Calderon, Scott Adsit, andTed Sutherlandwill all be appearing as recurring guest stars on the series as well.
Matt Negreteis writing and executive producingThe Walking Dead: World Beyond, which will span 10 episodes in its first season. Negrete will also act as showrunner along with chief content officer Scott M. Gimple
The Walking Dead: World Beyondis expected to air sometime in the spring of 2020.
