Coronavirus delays production of AMC's 'The Walking Dead,' postpones Season 10 finale

Madasyn Lee
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:02 p.m. | Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:02 p.m.

In July 2019, “Walking Dead” stars Danai Gurira (left), Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Cailey Fleming on a panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego.

The popular zombie apocalyptic thriller “The Walking Dead” has had to delay production due to the coronavirus.

AMC, which produces the show, announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday.

“Current events have unfortunately made it impossible to complete post-production of ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 10 finale, so the current season will end with its 15th episode on April 5,” AMC tweeted. “The planned finale will appear as a special episode later in the year.”

(1/2) Current events have unfortunately made it impossible to complete post-production of The Walking Dead Season 10 finale, so the current season will end with its 15th episode on April 5. The planned finale will appear as a special episode later in the year. pic.twitter.com/DDkVd63ThU

— The Walking Dead on AMC (@WalkingDead_AMC) March 24, 2020

(2/2) The first 8 episodes of The Walking Dead Season 10 will be available for free on https://t.co/NfMwWHuYYn and the AMC app, immediately following the last Season 10 episode on Sunday, April 5 through Friday, May 1. Please follow us at @WalkingDead_AMC for updates.

— The Walking Dead on AMC (@WalkingDead_AMC) March 24, 2020

The show, which is in its 10th season, has become a fan favorite. It follows a group of human survivors trying to make their way through a zombie apocalypse.

Displeased fans made their feelings known on Twitter.

Wut? The fictional apocalypse is messed up by the real apocalypse!? This can not be!! Somebody do something! ?

— Ziggy Zane (@JohnEgilAm) March 24, 2020

What!? Noooo ???? pic.twitter.com/px9H7Xhc9e

— ?xXx Saz xXx? (@sazchick) March 24, 2020

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— PupDawg (@pupwalker1) March 24, 2020

Oh noooooo!!!! I'm so sad!!!!! ??? pic.twitter.com/ewdv8HlFaW

— ?Laura Giglio Bongiovanni? (@LauraBongiovan9) March 24, 2020

A couple fans made sure to tell the cast and crew to stay safe amid the ongoing pandemic.

Completely understandable. Everyone stay safe! ?

— Kat (@KateAusten01) March 24, 2020

??? take care everyone and be safe ??❤️ love to you all

— Tonnie❤️ TWD (@Tonniemayo5) March 24, 2020

The first eight episodes of the latest season will be available for free following the airing of the April 5 episode on the company’s website and app. Those episodes will be free through May 1.