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Walking Dead Update----Rick Grimes Has Been Cast

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mazman77

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I don't know this actor but he doesn't feel like Rick to me. Only time will tell.

 

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=64843

Andrew Lincoln to Star in The Walking Dead Source: AMC April 6, 2010

 

 

On the heels of AMC announcing it has greenlit "The Walking Dead" for six episodes, for Season One, AMC announced today it has signed Andrew Lincoln ("Teachers," Enduring Love, "Strike Back") to portray the lead role of Rick Grimes, a small-town police officer who leads a group of survivors of a zombie apocalypse. As previously announced, actor Jon Bernthal ("The Pacific," The Ghost Writer) will portray the character Shane, a survivor who was Rick's police partner before the zombie disaster. Today's announcement also includes the addition of Jack LoGiudice ("Sons of Anarchy," "Resurrection Blvd") as Co-Executive Producer.

 

Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, AMC's "The Walking Dead" is scheduled to premiere this October during AMC Fearfest, the network's annual blockbuster marathon of thriller and horror films. AMC Fearfest (formerly known as MonsterFest) is celebrating its 14th year by airing 14 consecutive days of themed programming with more than 50 films.

 

"The Walking Dead" begins production in June in Atlanta. Kirkman serves as an executive producer on the project and three-time Academy Award-nominee Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) serves as writer, director and executive producer. Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator, Aliens, Armageddon, The Incredible Hulk), chairman of Valhalla Motion Pictures, serves as Executive Producer. David Alpert from Circle of Confusion serves as Executive Producer. Charles "Chic" Eglee ("Dexter," "The Shield," "Dark Angel") serves as Executive Producer.

 

"Andrew is an incredibly gifted actor. He has the presence and attitude to bring this character and story to life. We are thrilled that he is joining the cast," said Joel Stillerman, SVP of original programming, production and digital content.

 

"Andrew Lincoln, wow -- what an amazing find this guy is. Writing Rick Grimes month after month in the comic series, I had no idea he was an actual living breathing human being and yet here he is. I couldn't be more thrilled with how this show is coming together," said Kirkman.

 

"The Walking Dead" tells the story of the months and years that follow after a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home. The comic goes on to explore the challenges of life in a world overrun by zombies who take a toll on the survivors, and sometimes the interpersonal conflicts present a greater danger to their continuing survival than the zombies that roam the country. Over time, the characters are changed by the constant exposure to death and some grow willing to do anything to survive.

 

AMC's Joel Stillerman, senior vice president of original programming, production and digital content, Susie Fitzgerald, senior vice president scripted development and current programming, and Vlad Wolynetz, vice president of production, series and movies, oversee the development and production of the new drama.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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He's been great in everything I have seen him in, perfect choice.

 

It's a great actor, that no one knows. Not a "face" that everyone has seen in everything. I have a feeling he can become Rick and we'll never be able to imagine anyone else playing him.

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What has he been in that's worth checking out?

 

Try the UK show Teachers. He was the creative mind behind the show he was the lead Charactor (First 2 series) and it is one of my all time favourite shows. You could also try This Life and Strikes back (thumbs u

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What has he been in that's worth checking out?

 

You are going to laugh but he was great in "Love Actually" and "Teachers" and really good as Michael Collins in The History Channel's "Moonshot" but I first noticed him in "Gangster #1".

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I'll have to look for those. I have nothing against the guy but just from the pics I've seen he isn't giving off a Rick vibe. It's hard to picture him all bearded out and with no hand but if Kirkman's cool with it that has to mean something.

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IMO a very good and charasmatic actor and the lead in one of my all time favourite shows, Teachers (thumbs u

 

thats where i know him from...fantastic (and underrated) show...don't see him as Rick Grimes though...

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I'll have to look for those. I have nothing against the guy but just from the pics I've seen he isn't giving off a Rick vibe. It's hard to picture him all bearded out and with no hand but if Kirkman's cool with it that has to mean something.

 

The problem is, it's all about acting. I am a fan and can't see him has Rick, but if he does as good a job as I hope he can then he will certainly make it his own. I almost envy you guys as I have a pre-conception of him as Simon Casey in Teachers which I hope will not hurt how I see him play Rick (shrug)

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Really I rather like Gangster #1 One of the better Lock stock wannabees (shrug)

 

Lock Stock was even worse. Doesn't even stand up next to Snatch.

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I'll have to look for those. I have nothing against the guy but just from the pics I've seen he isn't giving off a Rick vibe. It's hard to picture him all bearded out and with no hand but if Kirkman's cool with it that has to mean something.

 

The problem is, it's all about acting. I am a fan and can't see him has Rick, but if he does as good a job as I hope he can then he will certainly make it his own. I almost envy you guys as I have a pre-conception of him as Simon Casey in Teachers which I hope will not hurt how I see him play Rick (shrug)

 

yeah, know what you mean. but its years since i saw that shws. didn't recognise him...i wonder if he'll even be able to pull off a believable accent...???

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