Thats like this, but with zombies.
In addition, more than 1,000 people auditioned at acasting call last monthhoping be the newest walkers.
About 100 were deemed walker-worthy and sent to zombie boot camp.
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The sergeant for the day: Nicotero himself.
Before every season, he holds a zombie school in Georgia, where the series shoots.
Today his class is a group thats in the zombie business for the long haul.
Derek Lawrence
As the attractions creative director, John Murdy, says, its a new show every 10 seconds.
Here to help him teach such authenticity is Joe Giles, the man Nicotero likes to call Patient Zero.
Its easy to see why, as Giles slowly emerges from behind the curtains in full walker attire.
Derek Lawrence
He looks as if hes still filming a scene withWalking Deadstars Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus.
He also wants them to not walk in straight lines.
Youre not necessarily in control, he says, comparing walkers to people leaving a bar late at night.
Keep your look focused; the walkers arent looking around for butterflies, Nicotero jokes.
Moving faster and locking in is better sometimes, he says.
And if they get tired, theres always brains.
