"The Apocalypse: First Wave”

In this special Rewind episode, we travel back to the electrifying atmosphere of New York Comic Con 2010, where The Walking Dead was just days away from its world premiere. Recorded live at the Jacob Javits Center, this roundtable features candid, early reflections from the cast and creators who would go on to redefine modern horror television.

Join host Tony as he sits down with:

🧟 Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes)

🧟 Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon)

🧟 Steven Yeun (Glenn Rhee)

🧟 Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori Grimes)

🧟 Laurie Holden (Andrea)

🧟 Jon Bernthal (Shane Walsh)

🧟 Robert Kirkman (Comic Creator & Executive Producer)

🧟 Frank Darabont (Series Developer & Showrunner)

Highlights Include:

The cast’s first impressions of their characters and the comic book source material

Frank Darabont’s vision for adapting Kirkman’s gritty survival tale

Behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the pilot episode

Reflections on the genre’s emotional depth and the human stories beneath the horrorWhy It Matters: This episode captures a rare moment in time: before the fandom, before the spin-offs, before the cultural phenomenon. It’s a love letter to the beginning, when The Walking Dead was still a gamble—and its creators were betting everything on character, atmosphere, and truth.Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today