The Walking Dead

Six years after exiting "The Walking Dead" as Carl Grimes, Chandler Riggs has reunited with his former co-stars in a self-made short film. Riggs, who joined the show as a child actor, has pursued various roles since his departure but recently reconnected with the young stars of "TWD" for this passion project."It's been incredible," said Riggs to ComicBook.com on the premiere red carpet for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. "Six and a half years have passed since I left the show, and I've spent much of that time in Los Angeles working towards various opportunities. I established my own production company, Smooth Blend Films, and have engaged in both directing and producing. Today, I just wrapped up directing a project and rushed here."On his latest project, Riggs reunites with Katelyn Nacon (Enid) and Madison Lintz (Sophia) from The Walking Dead. "It's a short film that my roommate and I are producing and directing," Riggs explains. "We're excited to work with Katelyn and Madison again, along with other actor friends. It's a thrilling and suspenseful story, and we're grateful for the support of Panavision. We're committed to creating the best film we can."No details have been released yet regarding…

Despite its zombie-like existence, AMC+'s "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" has proven that the "The Walking Dead" franchise is still alive. The series has broken viewership and acquisition records for AMC+. It has also become a hit on linear AMC, taking the top spot for drama series viewership in the 2023/24 season in several key arenas. New episodes air on AMC on Sunday nights."The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" set viewership and customer acquisition records on AMC+. The cable drama premiere had the highest key demo ratings for the 2023/24 season. It reached nearly three million viewers on premiere night, marking the largest audience for an AMC series debut since 2018's "The Terror," which premiered after an episode of "The Walking Dead."AMC+ experienced record-breaking success with the launch of "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live." The premiere drew the most viewers ever for a single episode on the platform, surpassing the first week of viewership for any season premiere to date. On social media, the episode dominated as the #1 trending topic on Twitter/X and sparked numerous related terms trending.Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira reprise their iconic roles as Rick Grimes and Michonne in _The Walking…

Pollyanna McIntosh joined "The Walking Dead" in Season 7 as Jadis, a Scavenger leader who communicated with limited words and resided in a trash heap. Initially known as Jadis, she later revealed her true name to be Anne. Despite losing her community, she formed bonds within Alexandria and played a crucial role in saving Rick Grimes before his departure. Anne's significance extends beyond "The Walking Dead," as she has appeared in "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" and will return for "The Ones Who Live," establishing her as a key figure in the Civic Republic.McIntosh's return as Jadis has sparked strong viewer reactions in her interactions with Rick Grimes. Despite their strained relationship, McIntosh's performance has conveyed the brewing tensions between the two characters.For McIntosh, returning to "The Walking Dead" is exhilarating. Her directorial debut and other projects since joining the franchise have been fulfilling. "Being a part of such a close-knit family has been comforting and joyous," McIntosh said. "It fosters growth, and I've experienced that with these people, even more so than before. I've always been selective about my projects, aiming for good work with good people and stories aligned with my values. But 'Walking Dead' has been an…

Chandler Riggs, formerly Carl Grimes on "The Walking Dead," now portrays Peter Parker in a fan-made Spider-Man film. The non-profit film is inspired by the Marvel comics but unaffiliated with Marvel, Sony, or Disney.The <em>Spider</em> film brings a horror element to the beloved Spider-Man character. Despite numerous live-action and animated adaptations, the creators sought to create a spine-tingling twist on the iconic hero. The trailer states, "A new horror take on Spider-Man." The locustgarden account on YouTube posted the trailer, showcasing the team's talent for transforming popular characters into eerie counterparts. Previously, their <em>Shrek</em>-inspired Fiona short film garnered a staggering 2.9 million views.The Spider, directed and written by Andy Chen, is produced by Artin John and Kealani Kitaura. It stars Chandler Riggs, along with Caylee Cowan, Matthew Vorce, Kyra Gardner, Holgie Forrester, Carl Addicott, David Rice, Andrew Hernon, Kealani Kitaura, Ronan Arthur, and Ben Thomas.Riggs has launched his own production company and recently disclosed to ComicBook.com that he's collaborated on a new project with former "The Walking Dead" co-stars, distinct from his "The Spider" short film. "It's a short film that I'm directing and producing with my roommate, also part of the production company," Riggs explained. "It features Katelyn and…