New characters. New zombies. New world.

AMC is expanding the world of “The Walking Dead” with a second spinoff series this year, centered on two young female protagonists and telling the story of the first generation to come-of-age in the apocalypse as we know it. Titled “The Walking Dead: World Beyond,” we’ve learned tonight that AMC will be premiering the brand new series in April.

The 10-episode first season of the series will premiere Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 10pm EST. Subsequent episodes will then air Sunday nights at 9:00 p.m. EST.

The lead in for the premiere will be the main show’s season 10 finale. Additionally, we’ve learned that the plan is for “World Beyond” to run only two seasons before wrapping up.

“Some will become heroes. Some will become villains. In the end, all of them will be changed forever. Grown-up and cemented in their identities, good & bad.”

“Two sisters along with two friends leave a place of safety and comfort to brave dangers, known and unknown, living and undead on an important quest. Pursued by those who wish to protect them and those who wish to harm them, a tale of growing up and transformation unfurls across dangerous terrain, challenging everything they know about the world, themselves and each other.”