A Visual Recap of ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ NYC Walker Infestation Event

Written by John Edward Betancourt

L-R: Gaius Charles, Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Mahina Napoleon and Željko Ivanek pose with Walkers at Katz’s Deli for the The Walking Dead: Dead City takeover on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in New York. (All Photos Courtesy of Shutterstock.)

It is definitely safe to say that fans of The Walking Dead Universe, were dreaming of a trip to the Big Apple yesterday. Simply because, The Walking Dead: Dead City, descended upon Manhattan to give life to a Walker Infestation event to celebrate the release of this epic new chapter in the TWD Universe. One where walkers were scattered about the city to greet (and thankfully not eat) anyone that dropped by for a hot slice or a hot dog. Not to mention, Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan), Gaius Charles (Armstrong), Željko Ivanek (The Croat) and Mahina Napoleon (Ginny) were on hand at Katz’s Deli to meet the fans.

All of which so many fans wanted to partake in. But thankfully, through the magic of the internet… there are ways of enjoying the moment from afar and that’s what we are here to help with today. Since AMC Networks and the good folks at The Walking Dead: Dead City, were kind enough to provide us with a bevy of pictures, a recap video, and some brief notes on the day of the dead that took place in New York City, and hopefully these photos will bring a smile to your face and further prepare you, for the Sunday night series premiere of the boldest and bravest TWD series to date.

‘On Wednesday, June 14, AMC Networks’ The Walking Dead Universe took over iconic New York City establishments ahead of the highly anticipated premiere of The Walking Dead: Dead City, set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, on Sunday, June 18 at 9:00pm ET on AMC and AMC+. 
 
Series stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Gaius Charles, Željko Ivanek and Mahina Napoleon stopped by Katz’s Deli, where the first 200 customers were treated to a complimentary half pastrami sandwich and 4 oz. coleslaw.
 
AMC also partnered with other famed NYC establishments including H&H Bagels, Joe’s Pizza, the New York Hot Dog King Cart, and more. Each location featured merchandise giveaways and the show’s legendary Walkers, along with treats from the NYC staples.’

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