"The Walking Dead" Season 6 comes to an end in few hours after the show airs its intense finale, episode 16 titled "Last Day on Earth." Meanwhile, fans are already wondering what to expect from the show's Season 7. Here are few spoilers and speculations based on various media reports. Also, find out what Robert Kirkman, the creator of the show and the comic book has to say about the seventh season.
[Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for "The Walking Dead" Season 7. Do not read further if you don't wish to know about it.]
While "The Walking Dead" Season 7 is months away, any official plot synopsis should not be expected. In the meantime, fans can expect to see what happens after Negan's introduction. The series is expected to explore the storyline involving the new big bad and how his presence will change everything for Rick and his group, in and around Alexandria Safe Zone.
In a recent interview with Hollywood Life, Kirkman teased what to expect from "The Walking Dead" Season 7. According to the showrunner and comic book writer, the upcoming season is "going to be insane."
"I think that the show is changing and evolving at such a rapid pace now that it is getting really exciting for me," Kirkman added. "It is unique for a show to get to the good stuff in the sixth and seventh season and I feel like that is what we are doing! And I am excited about that!" he explained.
In addition, Cinema Blend speculates that the beginning of "The Walking Dead" (TWD) Season 7 will also see the arrival of some new survivors. Based on comic book storyline, the website is speculating that the upcoming season may see the introduction of "King" Ezekiel and some Hilltop Colony residents including Earl, Brianna and more.
Also, actress Alicia Witt recently made a big announcement on her social media account and informed her fans that she is joining "The Walking Dead" (TWD) cast. However, her role has not yet been specified.
The announcement of series' renewal for the seventh season was made on Oct. 30, 2015. However, the official airdate for "The Walking Dead" Season 7 episode 1 is yet to be released. Considering that each season of the series has opened in October, fans can expect next season to go on air in October 2016. The schedule for every season's first episode is usually second Sunday of October. Thus, it can be assumed that the show will premiere on Oct. 9, 2016.
Fans must note that the official announcement is yet to be made, consider the information with a grain of salt.
In the meantime, watch a promo from "The Walking Dead" (TWD) Season 6 finale (episode 16). Also, make sure to check back for more updates and spoilers on Season 7.