Will we be seeing more of The Walking Dead? Studio executive reveals the future 

The American post-apocalyptic horror drama series The Walking Dead is based on Robert Kirkman's comic book and the unique drama centers on zombie apocalypse survivors who have to deal with challenges from both other human groups and zombies. After its October 31, 2010, launch, it continued for 11 seasons until its November 20, 2022, conclusion.

The series, which starred Norman Reedus, Andrew Lincoln, and others, became the mainstay of AMC and The Walking Dead world was expanded into a wider media property with the help of other spin-offs, which were likewise renowned for their compelling storyline and character development.

In an interview, Scott M. Gimple, studio executive, stated that The Walking Dead may go on as long as the characters are strong and have aspects of action, fear, and emotion. As long as they stay up with Robert Kirkman's enduring characters, he thinks the plot can go endlessly. He said:

"There are characters from every Walking Dead series that I would love to tell stories with again, some picking up from the last time we saw them, maybe seeing some after a lot of time has passed. Robert Kirkman created indelible, addictive characters and we've always just tried to keep pace with him."

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The Walking Dead, one of the most popular American post-apocalyptic horror drama TV series (2010-2022), broadcast on AMC for 11 seasons and 177 episodes, becoming a global phenomenon with several spin-offs and critical praise for its compelling narratives and nuanced character development.

According to studio executive Scott M. Gimple, The Walking Dead is far from done. In a recent interview with Games Radar in April 2025, Gimple said:

"I do see that potential. The Walking Dead is about compelling characters in an unforgiving world, but one that is not without hope."

He stated that he would want to return characters from all The Walking Dead series, either beginning from where they left off or after a large time leap. He commended Robert Kirkman for crafting distinctive, engaging characters, emphasizing the efforts to keep true to his vision. He also said:

"That's the stuff of a great story. And the scariness, the action, the emotion, the discovery… That can go on and on, as long as we have some terrific characters. "

American TV writer and producer Scott M. Gimple is well-known for creating The Walking Dead franchise and he attended the University of Southern California to study cinema after being born in New Jersey in 1971.

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Before joining The Walking Dead in 2011, Gimple started writing for television programs such as Fillmore! and FlashForward. He oversaw The Walking Dead franchise as its chief content officer after serving as a showrunner for the original series from Seasons 4 through 8.

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