‘Talking Dead’ walks the walk
Chris Hardwick hosts “The Talking Dead,” the “Walking Dead” offshoot that has turned into a surprise hit for AMC. Hardwick juggles audience questions and tweets and interacts with guests who are all fanatical about the series. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)
The crew prepares the low-frills set of “The Talking Dead,” which follows each airing of “The Walking Dead” zombie drama. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)
The “Talking Dead” audience can be a lively bunch, hollering along to comments from host Chris Hardwick and guests. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)
“Talking Dead’s” Chris Hardwick also hosts BBC America’s cult favorite “The Nerdist.” (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)
Camera operators Regina Archer and Eric Howland look on during the airing of “The Talking Dead.” (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)
“Talking Dead” host Chris Hardwick, far right, gets the “Walking” conversation going with guests comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani, from left; Todd McFarlane, a cartoonist and toy designer; and Laurie Holden, who plays Andrea in the zombie drama. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)
The band Voxhaul Broadcast performs a song from “The Walking Dead” soundtrack during a taping of “The Talking Dead.” (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)
Laurie Holden, who plays Andrea in “The Walking Dead,” and host Chris Hardwick share a laugh as they look at a photo they just took together following the taping of “The Talking Dead.” (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)
“Talking Dead’s” Chris Hardwick plays host to comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani, from left, cartoonist and toy designer Todd McFarlane, and Laurie Holden, who plays Andrea in “The Walking Dead.” (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)
