AMC today has released the first production photo of lead actor Andrew Lincoln portraying police officer Rick Grimes in AMC's adaptation of The Walking Dead. Says Robert Kirkman, creator-writer of the comic book and executive producer on the series, "Writing this book for the past seven years I've gotten very close to the character of Rick. Andrew Lincoln embodies every aspect of the character that fans know and love. After seeing this photo I don't think that there will be a doubt in anyone's mind that he's perfect for the role."

Click here to see the first production photo of the Walkers from the series.