The network only greenlit 6 episodes in case audiences didn’t take to The Walking Dead, but it soon proved to be a ratings smash.
The former showrunner is still embroiled in a lawsuit with AMC and is demanding percentages from The Walking Dead’s profits.
Former The Walking Dead actor Jefferey DeMunn asked to be killed off the show in season two. While it’s hard to imagine a time the series wasn’t a success, The Walking Dead was considered something of a gamble when it began.
Other producers on The Walking Dead – including Robert Kirkman – have also launched lawsuits against AMC, and are seeking $1 billion in profit from the network.