article_snippet: Kirkman, who created "The Walking Dead" comic series, co-wrote the pilot with Dave Erickson of "Sons of Anarchy.
article_snippet: Kirkman, who created "The Walking Dead" comic series Dave Erickson will executive produce alongside "Walking Dead's" Gale Anne Hurd and Dave Alpert.
article_snippet: Dave Erickson will serve as showrunner, and Adam Davidson will direct the pilot.
article_snippet: Walking Dead" visual effects guru Greg Nicotero will also executive produce the series.