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Archie's Gang Faces Zombie Apocalypse on Disney+
20 Jul
Summary
- Disney+ will adapt the zombie apocalypse comic 'Afterlife with Archie'.
- The series is slated for release by Halloween 2027.
- Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Greg Berlanti are producing the adaptation.
A television adaptation of the "Afterlife with Archie" comic book series is in development at Disney+, with a planned release by Halloween 2027. This new series will transport the familiar "Riverdale" gang into a zombie-overrun apocalypse.
The adaptation is spearheaded by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Greg Berlanti, who previously collaborated on the successful "Riverdale" series. The story centers on a supernatural spell gone awry, unleashing the undead upon Riverdale and forcing Archie and his friends to battle for survival.
Executive producers include Aguirre-Sacasa, Jimmy Gibbons, Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, and Jon Goldwater. This project is described as a dream project for Aguirre-Sacasa, who originally collaborated on the comic with artist Francesco Francavilla.
