Sadly, “The Walking Dead” has come to a close.
The AMC zombie apocalypse series first debuted on October 31, 2010, and is currently wrapping up its 11th and final season.
“The Walking Dead” cast has seen very few survivors make it from the pilot to the finale, but those that did are taking the time to celebrate more than a decade worth of work.
‘The Walking Dead’ EP Says ‘Come On, Dude, We’re Doing The Last Day Video’
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“The Walking Dead” executive producer Greg Nicotero pulled Norman Reedus in for a video. “Come on, dude,” he said. “We’re doing the last day video.” He reflected on the last “twelve years” as Reedus put his arm around him.
“Love you, buddy,” Reedus replied. “Thank you for everything. It’s been a real joy.”
“Dude, remember when we were babies and we started this show and you had short hair?” he asked. “Do you remember?”
“I feel like my entire brain is short-circuiting right now,” Reedus replied. “I can’t really wrap my head around this.”
“It’s hard,” Nicotero admitted. “But 12 hours from now the world’s going to be a different place.”
“Yeah, I’ll be on the bathroom floor with a martini in tears,” Reedus joked.
Norman Reedus Shares Throwback Video From Early Seasons
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On his own Instagram account, Reedus shared his own video. It shows a much younger Reedus throwing an arm around costar Melissa McBride.
“That’s a wrap. 11 seasons 12 years,” he wrote. “Never been so beat up and it was an absolute blast. Thank you to all of you that took this ride with us and what a ride it was ❤️”
Although the main series may be drawing to a close, fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Reedus) and Carol Peletier, played by Melissa McBride, will return in a spin-off series that is expected to debut sometime in 2023. The spin-off will be created by “The Walking Dead” showrunner Angela Kang and Scott M. Gimple.
Angela King Shares Celebratory Wrap Day Video… Cue The Confetti!
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Showrunner Angela King posted two videos showing the final moment when they wrapped production. After everyone cheers, colorful confetti begins to fall from the ceiling, covering the set as the cast and crew laugh and cheer.
“That is a wrap on The Walking Dead” (Thank you for one last magical night, #TWDfamily) 🧟♀️🤘💜” she wrote in the caption.
Kang also shared another video with Lauren Cohan, who plays Maggie Greene. She will also be returning in her own spin-off series opposite the nefarious Neegan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan).
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“Last day of filming on #TheWalkingDead,” Kang wrote in the caption. “Thanks to everyone who’s sent well wishes to those of us who work on the show today. It’s been an amazing ride ❤️✌️ (+ Love you, @laurencohan)”
Lauren Cohan Raises Her Zombie Cup In Celebration
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Lauren Cohan posted a selfie, holding up a zombie cup that reads, “The Crew YOU Choose In The End.”
“I don’t have the words right now, but I want to raise my cup to the crew of The Walking Dead,” she wrote in the caption. “Thank you. 11 seasons. My heart is full.”
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Actress Christian Serratos, who plays Rosita, also posted a series of snaps celebrating her time on the show. “✨That’s A Wrap✨ My heart hurts. I love my Walking Dead family con todo,” she wrote in the caption. “I’m proud of us.”
And, of course, the official “The Walking Dead” Instagram account had to weigh in. In addition to the final clapboard, they also posted a snap of the whole crew gathering together for a photo.
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“11 seasons, 12 years, 177 episodes, 1 amazing fan base,” they wrote in the caption. “Thank you, #TWDFamily for joining us on this journey.”
