AMC has released a new teaser video, images, and a new poster for the upcoming limited seriesThe Walking Dead: World Beyond. Initially announced as the second spinoff series from the wildly popularThe Walking DeadTV show,World Beyondwas subsequently revealed to be a two-season limited series event. Meaning fans can rest assured they’re not signing up for a lengthy, meandering slog (ahem ahem).
Co-created byThe Walking Deadfranchise overseerScott M. GimpleandWorld BeyondshowrunnerMatt Negrete, this new series is a younger-skewing take on the post-apocalyptic world as it follows the first generation raised in the zombie-infested wasteland. That means a much younger cast thanThe Walking DeadorFear the Walking Dead, and an entirely different point of view as this is the only world they’ve ever known.
That’s a pretty smart twist on this long-running franchise, and the official synopsis also teases new mythology to be gleaned fromWorld Beyond. There’s also moral ambiguity, as the synopsis says some of these characters will become heroes and some will become villains. CouldWorld Beyondend up being a precursor to a different spinoff down the line that follows one or some of these characters as adults? Perhaps! Another added bit of intrigue is the fact thatKong: Skull IslandfilmmakerJordan Vogt-Robertsdirected the pilot episode, setting the tone for a new visual style for theWalking Deadfranchise.
All can be previewed in theWorld Beyondteaser trailer, images, and poster below. The series premieres on AMC on Sunday, April 12th at 10pm ET and starsAliyah Royale, Alexa Mansour, Annet Mahendru, Nicolas Cantu, Hal Cumpston, Nico TortorellaandJulia Ormond.
Here’s the official synopsis forThe Walking Dead: World Beyond:
The Walking Dead: World Beyondexpands the universe ofThe Walking Dead, delving into a new mythology and story that follows the first generation raised in a surviving civilization of the post-apocalyptic world. Two sisters along with two friends leave a place of safety and comfort to brave dangers, known and unknown, living and undead on an important quest. Pursued by those who wish to protect them and those who wish to harm them, a tale of growing up and transformation unfurls across dangerous terrain, challenging everything they know about the world, themselves and each other. Some will become heroes. Some will become villains. But all of them will find the truths they seek.
