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Filming for the sequel to the “Walking Dead” series brings zombies to Worcester

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The Massachusetts city known as the “Heart of the Commonwealth” was transformed into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan on Monday as crews filmed the second season of “The Walking Dead: Dead City.” The production closed several streets in Worcester. The sets included abandoned storefronts, cars covered in dust, and a whole cast of actors portraying zombies. “I saw a zombie. I did,” said Akosua Agyepong of Worcester. “I have one on video.” “It was absolutely crazy,” said Aleksa Thomas of Worcester. For Monday’s filming, Joffrey Smith had his financial business transformed into a dusty, abandoned suit shop. “It’s exciting to see a major production in action,” Smith said. “They hired a lot of locals, which helped boost the local economy.” The first season of “Dead City,” the sequel to the hit AMC series TV series “The Walking Dead”, premiered in June 2023 and stars Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who reprise their roles as Maggie and Negan from the original series. Morgan was spotted on the Worcester set on Monday and stopped to chat Meeting fans who came by. “He’s very nice, down to earth.” said Owusuaa Onyinah, who took a photo with Morgan. “He looked very excited to see me.” “It was like a dream, watching them in person “I’m excited to be able to see that and see that Worcester can bring something to Hollywood in a way that we can watch and be proud of,” Agyepong told The Filming “The Walking Dead: Dead City” in Worcester is set to continue for a few more days. Union Station will be closed Wednesday for filming.Previous coverage:

WORCESTER, Mass. –

The Massachusetts city known as the “Heart of the Commonwealth” was transformed into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan on Monday as crews filmed the second season of “The Walking Dead: Dead City.”

The production has closed several streets in Worcester. The sets included abandoned storefronts, cars covered in dust, and a whole cast of actors portraying zombies.

“I saw a zombie. I did,” said Akosua Agyepong of Worcester. “I have one on video.”

“It was absolutely crazy,” said Aleksa Thomas of Worcester.

For Monday’s filming, Joffrey Smith transformed his financial business into a dusty, abandoned suit shop.

“It’s exciting to see a major production in action,” Smith said. “They hired a lot of locals, which helped boost the local economy.”

The first season of “Dead City,” the sequel to the hit AMC television series “The Walking Dead,” debuted in June 2023 and stars Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, reprising their roles as Maggie and Negan from the original series.

Morgan was spotted on set in Worcester on Monday and stopped to meet with fans who were passing by.

“He’s very nice and down to earth,” said Owusuaa Onyinah, who took a photo with Morgan. “He looked very excited to see me.”

“It was like a dream watching them film in person,” Brittany Young said.

“I’m excited to be able to see that and see that Worcester can bring something to Hollywood in a way that we can see and be proud of,” Agyepong said.

Filming for “The Walking Dead: Dead City” in Worcester is expected to continue for several more days. Union Station will be closed Wednesday for filming.

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