Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey cast in The Walking Dead spinoff series

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

We're still reeling from the shocking mid-season finale of AMC's "The Walking Dead", and while we'll have to wait until February for that series to return we mustn't forget about the upcoming spin-off from Robert Kirkman and Dave Erikson. Now Deadline is reporting that the companion series, which at this time is being referred to as "Cobalt", has just landed two members in HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE actor Frank Dillane and INTO THE STORM's Alycia Debnam-Carey.

The companion series takes place during the same zombie apocalypse depicted on "The Walking Dead" but in a different location. It revolves around a male divorced teacher and a female guidance counselor. Dillane plays the woman’s son, who has battled a drug problem. Debnam-Carey will play the woman’s ambitious daughter. Adam Davidson will direct the pilot.

We'll no doubt be hearing a lot of "The Walking Dead"-related news over the next few months, including more casting news on the companion series, so keep checking in.