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In a not-so-shocking move, AMC has renewed its hit show “The Walking Dead” for a sixth season.
The network made the announcement on Tuesday, just days before season five is set to premiere (tune in at 9pm on Sunday, October 12 on AMC).
“We could not be more excited for October 12th as we share new episodes of ‘The Walking Dead’ with fans around the globe,” said AMC president Charlie Collier. “In advance of Sunday’s season five premiere, AMC proudly confirms a sixth season order of this extraordinary series. Thank you to Robert Kirkman, Scott Gimple, the terrific executive producers, and the entire team who brings this compelling world and these rich characters to life. There’s plenty more Dead ahead thanks to their impressive, collective effort.”
“The Walking Dead” currently carries the title of the highest-rated show in cable history and is the number one show on TV among people aged 18-49.
Scott M. Gimple will return to as series showrunner and will executive produce produce the sixth season with Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero and Tom Luse.
In other “Walking Dead” news, AMC also recently ordered a pilot for a companion series to the zombie show. From creator Robert Kirkman, it’s set to centre on new characters and new stories.
