Virginia Town Morphs Into Zombieland To Film Walking Dead Spinoff

HOPEWELL,VA — Downtown Hopewell is being converted into a creepy zombie-riddled area in time for the filming of cable network AMC's "Monument," a spinoff of "The Walking Dead" series. It will be filmed during the first two weeks of August.

A production team has been busy recreating a zombie wasteland along Hopewell Street between East Poythress and East Cawson, which is where two young female protagonists and their plight is unveiled in Monument. The new series will debut on AMC in 2020.

The ten-episode series will follow in the footsteps of the widely popular AMC series "The Walking Dead," now in its ninth season, and the offshoot series "Fear the Walking Dead." Alexa Mansour, Nicolas Cantu and Hal Cumpston will all star in the new series.

Patch previously reported that a critical scene will be shot in Hopewell featuring a plane crash and a 737 fuselage “that will be sprawled across Hopewell Street,” city officials said. Street closures, parking restrictions and detours will be in place during the filming.

Hopewell Street between East Poythress and East Cawson will be closed now through Thursday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. Detour signs will be posted to navigate travelers. Production in Hopewell is set to wrap up Aug. 15, WTKR reported.

Gov. Ralph Northam touted the expected creation of high-paying jobs for skilled workers and economic opportunities for Virginia businesses with the filming of this series, which will receive a Virginia tax credit based on the number of local workers hired, goods and services purchased, and tourism promotions.

"We are delighted to welcome AMC back to Virginia," Northam said in a news release. "Uniquely, the series also brings with it a devoted global fan-base, creating immeasurable added value for the Commonwealth as thefranchise's powerful spotlight shines on Virginia."

WTKR reports that local talent is being sought for characters and extras. Applications will be accepted through November 2019. To apply for a position, email RVAextras@KendallCooperCasting.com. Non-union submissions should use the email subject line "Walking Dead." SAG/AFTRA member submissions should use the email subject line "SAG Submission." Submit one close-up of the face and two full body photos along with the following information:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• City and state you currently live in
• Union Status (SAG or Non-Union) If SAG, please include your SAG number
• Age or age range (Also list DOB if under 18)
• Height/weight
• All clothing measurements (MEN: Suit Jacket, Shirt, Pant, Waist, Shoe) (WOMEN: Dress, Pant, Shirt, Shoe, Bust, Waist, Hip)
• Do you have any tattoos? (If yes, briefly list location and size of tattoo)
• Do you have specialty movement/dance/athletic experience? If so, please describe.
• Do you have a flexible schedule? (Filming is typically a 12+ hour long commitment, typically Monday-Fridays, often short notice)
• Do you have a car? If so, please provide the make/model, color and year along with a picture
• Please describe any previous stand-in experience and list the actor/production
• Please attach a headshot/resume if you have one (optional)