Addy Miller of The Walking Dead to star in horror movie

The Walking Dead’s first walker actress Addy Miller will star in a new horror film. The Devil’s Tree is said to now be in post-production, but no release date has been announced.

Miller is an icon in The Walking Dead fandom by being the first walker who appeared in season 1, episode 1.  Affectionately known as Teddy Bear Walker, her character’s name was actually Summer. She was the first walker killed by Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), and the fact that she was a child showed viewers this was going to be one heck of a series.

She was brought back for the 100th episode, which was kept secret from everyone. Greg Nicotero, EP, director and SFX for the series, thought it would be a pleasant surprise.

Addy Miller in The Devil’s Tree

Joshua Petrino directs the film, and executive producers are  Felicia Michaels, Doug Tubach, Mark Riccadonna, Mike Saga, and Howard Smith, with special effects by Angie Elwell.

Jonathan Davis of the band Korn will portray The Pet, who is the villain of the movie. Nick Principe who has played a slasher in Laid to Rest and ChromeSkull. The film also stars Bryan Manley Davis, Sylvie Preston, Carolina Hidalgo, Mark Riccadonna, Paul Pawlowski, Jason W. Pollock, Mike Jacobs.

Miller will play a character named Allison, but nothing else is known about the character.

A group of friends visits a tree that is reported to be a gateway to hell. Soon after, they hold a small party where none of them can mentally bring themselves to leave. Next, a supernatural killer with a sadistic sense of humor starts to torment and slaughter the group.

The Devil’s Tree trailer

The trailer hasn’t been released yet, but this short clip below is just a taste of what to expect from this film.

Congrats to Addy Miller on her new role!