The time table on Shane's demise may have been advanced in the grand scheme of things. But ... how does he go? Who, if anyone, "offs" him?

Well … here’s a nice little tidbit from the rumor mill: Shane (Jon Bernthal) might be walking as one of the dead sooner rather than later.

Readers of the comic have known Shane meets his demise (and more) all along. (I think that’s enough of a “spoiler” … don’t you?) But the rumors continue to spin round and round on if he goes and when he goes and how he goes on the show, however. (Oh, let’s face it: He’s going. Okay?)

But now it looks like the time table may be moved up with a new series pilot starring Bernthal in the works, TNT’s L.A. Noir.

Personally, I don’t believe Shane’s death will go down on The Walking Dead quite like it does in the comic. The Powers That Be are sure to mix it up, add interesting elements and more. But with things plugging along the way they are on the show (and now with this new bit of news concerning Bernthal) the clock may be winding down on Shane more quickly than anyone could have imagined.

Should Shane’s demise come sooner rather than later? And if so, who — if anyone — kills him? Because with all the douchebaggery he’s committed (yeah, yeah … he’s been a stand-up guy too, I know) you just know one of the group is going to do him in.

Here’s a thought: Wouldn’t you like to see Lori take care of him? Personally, I would. That most certainly would amp up the drama I believe is so key to the series. And it would really mix things up given their “history” …

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