The Walking Dead Producer Shares First-Look Image of ‘Immersive Horror Experience’ Reality TV Series

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Summary

  • Upcoming TV show Guts & Glory by Greg Nicotero, a horror-based competition series premiering soon on Shudder.
  • The reality show is called Survivor meets The Blair Witch Project, promising an immersive horror experience.
  • Nicotero showcased his special effects makeup skills for the show, set to debut on September 9, 2025, on both Shudder and AMC+.

For fans who were captivated by the undead appearance in “The Walking Dead”, the series’ producer and special effects artist, Greg Nicotero, has a fresh upcoming TV show on Shudder. Titled “Guts & Glory“, this award-winning creative’s project is an unscripted horror-themed competition series. In exclusive first-look images, we see Nicotero in the role of showrunner and executive producer for the engaging 6-episode reality show set to premiere soon. The show has been described as a blend between “Survivor” and “The Blair Witch Project”.

Greg Nicotero is renowned for his work on “The Walking Dead,” including “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” and “Creepshow.” Although specific details weren’t available when the show was initially announced a few months ago, fans now have more information to explore as the series aims to transform the traditional competition format by immersing participants in a terrifying horror experience filled with unpredictable challenges. The upcoming series titled “Guts & Glory,” sponsored by Hyundai, is set to premiere on both Shudder and AMC+ in the U.S. and Canada. Alongside Nicotero, executive producers who will bring this intriguing and undeniably spooky series to life include Brian Witten from Monster Agency Productions, Chris Wagner from White Label, Andrew Molina from Salaryman, and Jeffrey F. January, who will serve as co-executive producer.

Guts & Glory Reality TV Show Gets First Look Images of ‘Immersive Horror Experience’

According to The Wrap, Shudder unveiled a sneak peek at their upcoming reality series, titled “Guts & Glory“, during this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Known for his work with gore and the macabre, as demonstrated in “The Walking Dead”, Greg Nicotero will lend his extensive experience in special effects makeup, having started with George A. Romero’s 1985 film, “Day of the Dead“. Founded in 1988, Nicotero’s KNB EFX Group, a special make-up effects studio, has garnered recognition, winning an Emmy Award in 2001 for “Frank Herbert’s Dune ” and an Academy Award in 2006 for the achievement in makeup for “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe“.

In April, when the series was formally unveiled, Nicotero expressed his immense enthusiasm about this chance to delve into a fresh terrain. By blending an unscripted competition format with a genre narrative, he likened it to the offspring of ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Blair Witch Project’. He further explained that Guts & Glory is one of the most innovative and natural projects he’s ever undertaken, as it requires creating special effects in real time and capturing genuine responses… all while determining who will emerge victorious. To heighten the chaos, he also had the opportunity to reunite many key crew members from the ‘Walking Dead’ universe to help bring this show to life.

As a horror enthusiast myself, I can’t help but be intrigued by the first-person glimpses of upcoming projects. In these images, I find myself peering over a grotesque, gargantuan corpse, its stomach torn open and decaying skin turning my stomach gray. It’s enough to make even the toughest horror aficionado lose sleep at night. Rob Fox, AMC Networks’ EVP of production, has previously praised Greg Nicotero, stating, “If you’re familiar with horror, you know the groundbreaking and creative work that Greg Nicotero brings to the genre. His exceptional special effects have given viewers a chilling and exhilarating take on classic horror tropes, from his infamous walkers in The Walking Dead to the creatures in Creepshow and beyond, always managing to shock and terrify.” Fox continues, “We’re delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with Greg, as we work together to bring his innovative concept to life. These projects will undoubtedly leave us shocked, surprised, and in awe of the depth this genre can reach.

Guts & Glory premieres on September 9, 2025, on both Shudder and AMC+

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2025-07-28 19:21