Hollywood Backlot: ‘Walking Dead’

On the set of the AMC zombie series “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times)

Sept. 28, 2012 12:32 PM PT

On the set of the AMC zombie series “The Walking Dead” outside of Atlanta.

Makeup materials for zombies on the set of the AMC series “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times)

Stuntwoman Elizabeth Davidovich plays a zombie in “The Walking Dead.” She goes through a one-hour transformation at the hands of Garrett Immel, special effects/makeup artist. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times)

On the set of “The Walking Dead,” zombie actor Amanda Adams sits as false eyes are put in before her scene. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times)

On the set of “The Walking Dead,” special effects/makeup artist Andy Schoneberg puts finishing touches on a neck wound on zombie actor Amanda Adams. (Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times)

Zombies gather on the set of “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times)

A zombie extra on the set of “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times)

Stunt actors John Cooper and Elizabeth Davidovich play zombies in “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times)

Director Guy Ferland on the set of “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times)

Laurie Holden plays Andrea in “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times)

Andrew Lincoln plays Rick Grimes in “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times)

Norman Reedus, center, plays Daryl and Steven Yeun plays Glenn in “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

On the set of “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times)

Director Guy Ferland on the set of “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times)

Zombie extras wait their turn on the set of “The Walking Dead.” (Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times)

On the set of “The Walking Dead,” Danai Gurira, center, who plays Michonne, talks with Darrell Pritchett, left, Greg Nicotero, center, and Kevin Wasner, right, all special-effects specialists. (Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times)