Genre Drama Country of origin Puerto Rico First episode date 28 January 2014 Number of episodes 20 | Created by Trebor Santini Original language(s) Spanish Language Spanish | |
Starring Trebor SantiniJean PaganAlex DavilaLeyshla Rodriguez Opening theme Frio & Temor performed by Virgen Bionica | ||
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The WalkerZ is a Latino web series on YouTube. It premiered on April 28, 2014, and was created by and stars Trebor Santini in one of the lead role as Jason Méndez.
Contents
- 00 the walkerz prolugue teaser season 1
- Plot
- Recurring Survivors Foes
- Production
- Short Film
- Future Seasons
- References
Plot
Two brothers are trying to survive a sudden virus outbreak that has turn almost all of Puerto Rico population into infected, now they had left everything behind joining some other survivors they start to realize the infected are not the only ones they need to fear as they struggle for survival in the island. the series is a drama spoof with several references from popular zombie TV shows or films, but the plot is based in the island of Puerto Rico.
Recurring Survivors & Foes
Production
It is an apocalyptic zombie comedy drama series a mixture between some popular TV shows and films like Zombie Land, The Walking Dead, Resident Evil franchise & Warm Bodies. Filming production of the web series first season The WalkerZ: Prologue in December 2013 with the script been written for the two first seasons. The series name was slightly changed from "Z-WalkerZ" to "The WalkerZ" on November 20, 2013. Cast participate at local Zombie Run 5k to promote the series with a giveaway on October 13, 2013. The show's first season ended filming in August 2014.
In January 2015 the second season of The WalkerZ started production with a trailer released on the 28th the title was revealed as The WalkerZ: Infected. The theme song was updated with a new format and new song by the band Virgen Bionica. New Main characters where introduced and episode length was extended from 7mins to 15min per episode.
It was announced on the official Facebook page on May 30, 2015 that the web series was renewed for a third season titled The WalkerZ: Viral consisting on 10 brand new episodes to start airing in April 2016.
On August 1, 2015 a special Q/A episode featuring the cast is coming out by the end of the month before the premiere of the remaining 5 episodes from season two, this episode will feature around 50 questions made by fans through Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. As of November 11, 2015 Filming for Season 2 has wrapped, with two remaining episodes set to air during November & December 2015.
Production for Season 3 is expected to start on May 15, 2016, all main & regular cast will be back to reprise there role, although Jean Pagan as Daryck Mendez will be reduced to a recurring role during the new season. It was announced new episodes will now be featured also on Facebook Video along with YouTube Streaming, On April 26, 2016 season 3 premiered its first episode featuring guest star Dori Lori as Roxana F. Rodriguez first appearance.
Short Film
On October 23, 2015 it was announced that a short film would go in production after Season 3 as a start off for any future season ahead. The film tentative title is "The WalkerZ: Instinct . It was later mentioned that the short film has been pushed back to start production during 2018.
Future Seasons
On April 29, 2016 it was mentioned on the official website that ideas for a 4th Season are being taken in consideration, Although the only cast member returning will be Trebor Santini as Jason Mendez. The rumored title for the season is The WalkerZ: AfterMatch.
On August 23, 2016 it was announced that the 3rd season would be split into two seasons of 5 episodes instead of the usual 10 episode count, this is due production timing and actors schedule. While Season 3 titled Viral is expected to air during late Fall-Winter 2016, the 4th Season titled Immune would air during spring 2017.