Walking Dead Companion Series Filming in PA

News about the companion series has been quiet for a little bit, but it should start building up soon with the Walking Dead mid-season finale airing on Sunday night. It looks like the filming for the Companion Series will take place in Pennsylvania. There are a few ads that are out for casting. Here is one that was posted by the Spoiling Dead:

"COMPANY:Casting extras and principal roles for AMC Tv series “Walking dead”Seeking Male & Female Actors 13-65 for Background/Extra work and a few select principal rolesAMC Networks.Frank Darabont and Gale Anne Hurd, exec prodPRODUCTION DESCRIPTIONThe Walking Dead, based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, tells the story of the months and years that follow after a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home. The comic goes on to explore the challenges of life in a world overrun by zombies who take a toll on the survivors, and sometimes the interpersonal conflicts present a greater danger to their continuing survival than the zombies that roam the country. Over time, the characters are changed by the constant exposure to death and some grow willing to do anything to survive.REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATESShoots Mid DecemberShooting locations; PennsylvaniaCOMPENSATION & UNION CONTRACT DETAILSPays $50/hour/8 hours, with overtime every hour after 8OrSAG AFTRA RATECURRENTLY SEEKING:New Models/actors to Advanced models/actors. All are welcome to apply! Serious inquires only please!MALES AND FEMALES of all ETHNICITIES 13-65*EXTRAS*PRINCIPAL ROLESRequirements:*Professional*Outgoing and friendly*Fresh Faces (Can’t have worked on Walking Dead before)No Experience necessary for Extra’sApplications Must Include:(*Required Fields)*Name*Email*Phone Number*Age*Picture 1-3+Resume not required but preferred"

If you are out in Pennsylvania, time to get your acting face on and get out for a casting call. Time to make yourself famous!

Can’t wait for this series to get rolling. It should be fun to see what they do there.