What 14 'Walking Dead' stars would do if a zombie apocalypse really happened

Kirsten AcunaSep 30, 2020, 19:23 IST

Norman Reedus, Cailey Fleming, and Ryan Hurst are among the "Walking Dead" cast who told Insider what they would do in a real zombie apocalypse.Gene Page, Jace Downs/AMC

Insider asked "The Walking Dead" cast and crew what they would do if a zombie apocalypse really occurred.
Angel Theory and Ryan Hurst seem the most prepared. Hurst says he would channel his show character, Beta.
Showrunner Angela Kang says she wouldn't last long, but she has an ax from star Andrew Lincoln.
Norman Reedus, who plays fan-favorite Daryl Dixon, told us he'd chill in Costa Rica.

After 10 seasons, the characters of "The Walking Dead" can take on just about any zombie army that comes their way.

But what would the cast do themselves if a zombie outbreak happened?

During interviews for the show, Insider asked "The Walking Dead" cast and crew where they would go, what they would do, and their weapon of choice in a zombie apocalypse.

Some of them, like Angel Theory and Ryan Hurst, had very serious answers. Others, including Katelyn Nacon and showrunner Angela Kang, don't think they'd last long around real zombies.

Keep reading to see how some of your favorites would fare and what they would do if the undead rose up.

Norman Reedus would head south to Central America.

Norman Reedus didn't even think twice about his response, as if he's had this planned for a while. Gene Page, Jackson Lee Davis, AMC, Keoki Saguibo/WSL via Getty Images, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Cailey Fleming says she may not be as brave as Judith with her katana on the show.

Cailey Fleming plays Rick Grimes' daughter, Judith, on "The Walking Dead." Gene Page/AMC

Josh McDermitt thinks a weapon with a blade is also the way to go.

McDermitt's character on the show, Eugene, is a bullet maker and is currently making sure the communities are connected via radio. Gene Page/AMC

Forget the zombies. Ross Marquand would hole up in a Costco and thinks you should as well.

Ross Marquand plays Aaron on "The Walking Dead." Would you hole up in a Costco like him? Gene Page/AMC, Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images

Showrunner Angela Kang has a special ax from Andrew Lincoln, but she doesn't think she'd fare well with the undead.

Angela Kang took over as showrunner of "TWD" starting on season nine and has helped turn reviews of the series around. Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for ReedPOP, Jackson Lee Davis/AMC

Kang needs to team up with Ryan Hurst who plans to try his luck as his Whisperer character, Beta.

Ryan Hurst said he'd blend in among the dead. AMC, Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

King Ezekiel's Khary Payton says he would head to the real life version of the Kingdom he oversaw.

Khary Payton plays King Ezekiel on "The Walking Dead." On season nine, Ezekiel rallied together the communities for a fair that went terribly wrong. Gene Page/AMC

Matt Lintz, who played Ezekiel's foster son Henry, hasn't put as much thought into his plan.

Lintz said he would avoid big cities. Gene Page/AMC

Katelyn Nacon, who played Enid, would sacrifice herself to the zombies unless she finds a boat.

Enid would need something like Victor Strand's yacht, The Abigail, from "Fear the Walking Dead" in a real apocalypse. AMC, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Austin Amelio, who plays Dwight, gave us one of the most unique responses involving treadmills.

After leaving "The Walking Dead" at the end of season eight, Austin Amelio made his way to "Fear the Walking Dead" on season five. Amazon, Ryan Green/AMC, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Angel Theory says she's the person to be with if zombies take over.

Angel Theory says no one has to worry about her and her family. Jace Downs/AMC

Paola Lázaro says she would head home to Puerto Rico.

Lázaro joined "TWD" on season 10 as Princess. Jace Downs/AMC

"TWD" universe chief content officer Scott Gimple would consider taking a page from "The Last of Us Part II."

Gimple said he would head to the mountains or the Catalina. Albert L. Ortega, Pablo_K/Getty Images

Executive producer and makeup supervisor Greg Nicotero would head to a dentist's office or just make himself up to look like one of the dead.

Greg Nicotero doesn't think anyone would think to head to a dentist's office. They probably have some worthwhile meds. Michael Moriatis/AMC, Scott Olson/Getty

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