Did you know that some of the stunt doubles for The Walking Dead actors are pretty hilarious? Like Carl, who is a 15 year-old boy and has a stand-in that is a 35 year-old woman. Another fun piece of Walking Dead trivia: the zombies are actually eating ham with barbecue sauce on it, not flesh. Yum!
The Walking Dead has been nominated for many awards, the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series, Drama. Over 17 million people watched the season five premiere. If you’re reading this list, you probably already know how good the show is, but we’re betting you don’t know all of these fun TWD behind-the-scenes facts! If you enjoy this fun The Walking Dead list, leave a comment and share it with your friends, and be sure to check out more shows like The Walking Dead.
Daryl’s Crossbow is Sold At Walmart for $300
You too, can own the same exact compound bow Daryl uses in the show! The Horton Scout HD 125 can be purchased on Ebay for a little less than $300.
Carl’s Stand-In is Actually a 31-Year-Old Woman
The actor who plays Carl (Chandler Riggs) is a teenaged boy, while his stand-in is a 35-year-old woman named Emily Brobst.
Rick Carries Around a Bullet in His Pocket
Rick has kept the bullet inside his pants pocket that killed his wife, Lori, this entire time.
The First Episode Premiered on Halloween
The first episode of The Walking Dead, “Days Gone By,” originally premiered on Halloween night, 2010.
More People Were Killed by the Living Than the Dead in Season 3
During season 3, there were 17 human deaths. 14 were actually killed by fellow living beings, while only three were the victims of walker attacks.
The Flesh the Walkers Eat is Ham
Originally, it was covered in BBQ sauce to make it tastier for the actors, but the sauce was ruining the walkers’ makeup, so now the meat is soaked in vinegar.
This Isn’t Michonne as We Know Her
During the first scene when Michonne is introduced, you’ll notice that she is kept in the shadows and even wears a dark cape. This is because the actress who would eventually play Michonne (Danai Gurira) had yet to be cast.
Atlanta Neighbors Thought A Real Sniper Was Shooting Up the Neighborhood
When Merle is shooting off his gun while on a rooftop in season one, some nearby citizens didn’t know a TV show was filming and called the police thinking a real sniper –not actor Michael Rooker – was on the roof. The SWAT team arrived shortly afterwards.
The Dead Outnumber the Living by a Staggering Amount
When it comes to the world that exists inside The Walking Dead, “walkers” outnumber the living by a staggering count of 5000 to 1.
Zombies Look Worse Over Time
During the course of the past five seasons, the walkers have deteriorated, appearing even more pale, gray, and decomposed to show elapsed time.
The Walking Dead Was Supposed to Be a Mini-Series
Since the completion of season 1, Internet rumors have flown that The Walking Dead was actually meant to be a mini-series, where all the main characters died in the CDC explosion. But due to its overwhelming success, here we are.
Rick, Maggie, and the Governor Are UK Citizens
The actors who play Rick (Andrew Lincoln), Maggie (Lauren Cohan), and The Governor (David Morrissey) are actually all British. Nice job hiding those accents!
Norman Reedus Initially Sought the Role of Merle
Producers and casting liked Norman so much, they created Daryl’s character from scratch to use him full time.
They’re Silent Killers
Not only are walkers instructed to move like they are leaving a bar at 2 AM, they are also told to be absolutely silent! All the noises made by walkers are actually added in post-production.
The One-Eyed Dog is a Real-Life Hero
While this dog, whose name is Dudley in real life, looks like it fits perfectly in an apocalyptic world, actually lost its eye while saving its owner from a carjacking.
The Word Zombie is Never Used
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Walkers, herds, biters, even the undead is used, but never zombies. Show creators intentionally don’t use the word because they wanted to create a world in which the characters would be completely unprepared for such a situation.
Terminus is Modern Day Atlanta
Back in the 1830’s, the settlement at the end of the Western and Atlantic Railroad was called Terminus. Today, you know it as Atlanta.
It’s Much Colder Than it Appears to be
In season 2, episode 13, “Beside the Dying Fire,” was shot at night and was so cold outside that show editors had to digitally remove vapor leaving the actors mouths.
