‘The Walking Dead’ Franchise Will Last as Long as ‘Star Trek,’ AMC President Predicts

‘The Walking Dead’ Franchise Will Last as Long as ‘Star Trek,’ AMC President Predicts

“The Walking Dead,” which easily finished last season as the No. 1 rated scripted series, enters Season 7 next month, but Sapan said he could envision the franchise becoming as lasting as long as “Star Trek,” which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Sapan also bragged about AMC’s other series, including new entries “Into the Badlands” and “Preacher,” two series he said had “franchise-like qualities.”

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