when did the first season of walking dead start
The Walking Dead (season 1) The first season of The Walking Dead, an American post-apocalyptic horror television series on AMC, premiered on October 31, 2010, and concluded on December 5, 2010, consisting of 6 episodes. Developed for television by Frank Darabont, who wrote or co-wrote four of the season's six episodes and directed the pilot episode, "Days Gone Bye", the series is based on the eponymous series of comic books by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.[1] It was executive produced by Darabont, Kirkman, David Alpert, Charles H. Eglee, and Gale Anne Hurd, with Darabont assuming the role of showrunner.
The Walking Dead (season 1) Principal photography for the pilot episode, "Days Gone Bye", began on May 15, 2010[9] with the subsequent five episodes beginning filming a few weeks later on June 2.[10] The first season was filmed in and around Atlanta, Georgia where the episodes were primarily set.[11]
The Walking Dead (season 4) Set several months after the attempted attack on the prison by The Governor (David Morrissey) and his army, the season continues the story of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), who renounced his leadership in order to live a quiet and more peaceful life in contrast to his cold-hearted nature in the previous season. Striving to hold onto humanity, Rick and his fellow survivors struggle to maintain their close to an ideal life at the prison as problems arise in the face of new evil, and threats within and outside the premises, including a deadly flu strain and the return of the atrocious Governor.
The Walking Dead (TV series) The Walking Dead is mostly filmed in Georgia.[61] Since 2002, the state has offered a tax incentive for large film productions to drive producers to the state and bolster its economy.[62]