The Walking Dead films have been cancelled – and replaced with an Andrew Lincoln-led spin-off series

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The spin-off – which will consist of six episodes and is expected to be released next year – is moving forward in place of the previously announced Walking Dead film trilogy, which had been set to be led by Lincoln’s fan-favourite character. Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes and Danai Gurira as Michonne in ‘The Walking Dead’ In a statement, Gimple said that the team are “crafting an insane love epic worth the long, long wait”. Lincoln added: “I’m so excited to be returning to the screen as Rick, reuniting with Danai as Michonne, and bringing the fans an epic love story to add to the Walking Dead universe.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Lincoln – who played Rick Grimes, the protagonist of the series – exited the show in season nine in 2018 after nearly a decade playing the character.