AMC Reportedly Planning A Walking Dead Prequel For Ezekiel – We Got This Covered

Far from spelling the franchises doom, the upcoming ending of The Walking Deadseems to have freed up AMC to put a lot more spinoff projects set in the post-apocalyptic universe in motion. We know that Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride are getting their own sequel series, set after season 11, while anthology showTales of the Walking Deadwill touch on different times, characters and places every week, but thats just scratching the surface.

Indeed, there are even more unannounced projects being developed, which will mostly be limited series or films highlighting various individuals from the parent show. And one person that the network is reportedly interested in doing more with is Ezekiel via some sort of prequel. At least, thats according to sources close to WGTC, the same ones who previously told us that Neve Campbell is returning forScream 5and a newExorcistmovie is in the works, both of which were correct.

It seems that this Ezekiel project is in the early stages as its currently unsure what form it will take. It could be a movie, a miniseries or something else focusing on the former King of the Kingdoms origins. Right now, we just know that AMC wants to explore the character further.

Of course, we already know a little about Ezekiels backstory from the show, but theres still much to be seen. For instance, weve been told that he was a zookeeper who helped Shiva the tiger when she was hurt. She then became his close companion after the walker outbreak and his rise to the throne. We dont know the ins and outs of his royal ascent, though, so that would be fascinating to see.

The TV character has always been very different from his comics counterpart, too, so it would be fresh for both sets of fans. In the source material, Ezekiel was killed by Alpha, but in the show, hes still kicking. That said, he is suffering from thyroid cancer, which he believes to be terminal without proper treatment.

Well see what happens next to Ezekiel whenThe Walking Deadreturns early next year for six additional episodes, which are already in production.

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AMC Reportedly Planning A Walking Dead Prequel For Ezekiel - We Got This Covered