Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Universal Studios’ The Walking Dead Attraction
As we near the opening of “The Walking Dead” attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood, another behind-the-scenes video has arrived featuring FX guru Greg Nicotero, executive producer and director of the hit AMC show.
Universal Studios Hollywood recruited Nicotero and some of the actors who portray “walkers” on the television series to lead “Walker Boot Camp” as the theme park continues its preparation for the July 4th opening of its all-new permanent daytime attraction, inspired by AMC’s “The Walking Dead.”
Watch as Nicotero and the “real” walkers lead the “Walker Boot Camp” as they put a cast of actors through the rigors of how to be a walker–move like a walker, stalk prey like a walker, walk like a walker, and remain in character like a walker. Every walker nuance was exposed… from proper body posture to the juxtaposition of predator versus prey.
“The Walking Dead” attraction will be a real-life interpretation of AMC’s award-winning television series. To elevate its authenticity, Universal Studios Hollywood is partnering with “The Walking Dead’s” creative team, including visionary executive producer and director Greg Nicotero and his special effects company, KNB Efx. Nicotero’s team, responsible for masterfully creating the show’s realistic decaying walkers, will construct prosthetics, utilize original molds, and painstakingly apply paint and detailing to the attraction walkers.
“The Walking Dead” attraction will be located within an entirely new, custom built structure, situated within an expansive building complex just inside the theme park’s main entry. Due to the intense nature of this experience, the attraction is not recommended for guests under the age of 13.
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