They’re needed, useless or alive.
The New York Put up can solely reveal that “The Walking Dead: Dead City” could have a takeover of Manhattan, with a slew of pop-up occasions associated to the Season 2 premiere (Could 4 to AMC and AMC+ at 9 p.m.).
The celebrities like Jeffrey Dean Morgan may even have picture ops with followers.
On Sunday, April 27, there shall be walkers on the beginning line of the Brooklyn half marathon at 7 a.m. in Prospect Park. Walkers are the zombies in “The Walking Dead” world.
AMC Networks will host a post-run activation with giveaways and picture alternatives (additionally in Prospect Park).
Lauren Cohan, the star and government producer of the present, solely instructed The Put up, “I’m really excited for fans to see what’s in store! This takeover is one of the biggest and most interactive experiences ‘The Walking Dead’ has ever done, and is the perfect way to kick off the new season.”
Starring Cohan and Morgan, “The Walking Dead: Dead City” is about in a post-apocalyptic New York Metropolis.
Cohan and Morgan reprise their roles as Maggie and Negan from the unique “The Walking Dead,” which aired from 2010 to 2022. The present is the fifth TV collection in “The Walking Dead” franchise, but it surely’s the primary direct sequel.
Cohan and Morgan could have picture ops with followers at numerous pop-ups, joined by fellow forged members Gaius Charles, Dascha Polanco, Kim Coates and chief content material officer of “The Walking Dead” universe Scott M. Gimple.
On Monday, April 28, there shall be a Rooftop Movies Particular Advance Screening of the Season 2 premiere, adopted by a Q&A with the forged and government producers (7:30 p.m. at Trade Metropolis, 33 thirty fifth St. in Brooklyn).
Gimple solely instructed The Put up, “The city belongs to the dead — six scary words from early in the show will come true next week to celebrate ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ returning for more stories in the post-apocalyptic Big Apple.”
He added, “With so many events and opportunities for East Coast fans to connect with the new season of the Dead City, I can’t wait to see NYC get TWD’d!”
On Tuesday, April 29, “Walkers” will take over numerous New York Metropolis areas from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Walkers shall be at Penn Station, the place they’ll be handing out problems with the New York Put up with a “The Walking Dead: Dead City” cowl wrap.
They’ll be at PopUpBagels on seventh Avenue, the place clients can seize free “The Walking Dead: Dead City” bagels and schmear, and so they’ll go to the AMC Networks Workplace.
The walkers may even go to the Empire State Constructing, the place they’ll meet up with the forged, and so they’ll be at Radio Metropolis Music Corridor for picture ops.
That evening, at 7:10 p.m., it is going to be “The Walking Dead: Dead City” evening at Citi Area.
Morgan and Cohan will throw out the primary pitch on the New York Mets recreation after they tackle the Arizona Diamondbacks.
There may even be merch giveaways and walkers within the crowd taking pictures with followers.
Earlier than the sport, Mets gamers will use a duplicate bat of Lucille throughout batting follow.
Kim Granito, chief advertising and marketing officer for AMC Networks, solely instructed The Put up, “New York City is the ultimate backdrop for the return of these fan-favorite characters, and the perfect place to deliver unique ‘only in NY’ moments for Dead City’s massive fandom. From walker sightings and events at iconic locations to fan screenings and cast appearances, we’re taking over the Big Apple one bite at a time.”
Season 2 of “The Walking Dead: Dead City” premieres on Could 4 (9 p.m.) on AMC and AMC+.
