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In 2003, the world of comics was flipped upside down when the first issue of Robert Kirkman\'s

hit the shelves. A few months later, the comic became legendary when it made the decision to kill off a major character, just six issues in.

By the time the AMC series debuted in 2010, there was already a massive following of dedicated fans. The series also had seven years of story to transfer to television, so the source material was endless.

The show is now entering its seventh season, and it couldn\'t be more popular.

fans reach into every corner of the globe, and their passion has helped the series become one of the most-watched in history.

There isn\'t a greater success story in all of televsion than

, but what if AMC had waited a few more years to give it the greenlight?

What if, instead of season seven, this October was premiering the first episode of the zombie drama? The cast would look a lot different, that\'s for sure.

couldn\'t be any better. This article isn\'t saying other actors should take the parts, rather, how would this ensemble look if it were cast in 2016 instead.

This cast would have portrayed these characters completely different from the versions we know and love, but they could still create wonderful adaptations of the comic characters.

In 2003, the world of comics was flipped upside down when the first issue of Robert Kirkman\u0027s

The show is now entering its seventh season, and it couldn\u0027t be more popular.

There isn\u0027t a greater success story in all of televsion than

What if, instead of season seven, this October was premiering the first episode of the zombie drama? The cast would look a lot different, that\u0027s for sure.

couldn\u0027t be any better. This article isn\u0027t saying other actors should take the parts, rather, how would this ensemble look if it were cast in 2016 instead.

Rick is a difficult character to cast, since he encompasses two very different brands of character. He\u0027s the swift justice of the comic series, but he also plays the role of sacrificial father. Not many could pull this role off, but Anson Mount would shine if given the opportunity.

, Anson showed that he can have a soft heart hiding behind a vindictive demeanor. His character was in charge of overseeing the construction of the Trans-continental Railroad, and he developed a unique brand of leadership over five seasons.

Sometimes, he was called on to be the ruthless killer, protecting his assets by any means necessary. Other times, he was a loving, and emotionally unstable father. Sounds a lot like Rick Grimes.

Anson Mount also looks the part. Rick is a strong man, but his stature doesn\u0027t shout it - the way he carries himself projects that strength.

Andrew Lincoln was the perfect Rick Grimes, but Anson Mount could excel in the role as well.

If anyone is prepared to portray a strong mother, raising her children in a dark and disturbing world, it\u0027s Maggie Siff.

, Siff had to fight her way through parenthood, amidst gang violence and motorcycle culture. Often times the character would seem to be softening in a difficult moment, only to surprise you with a level of rage and vengence that you never expected.

Like Rick, Lori is a character that requires a delicate balance. In order to play the part correctly, an actress needs to find a way to toe that line, while never losing her sanity in the process.

Maggie Siff would have no trouble bringing Lori to life, and she would make an excellent scene partner to Anson Mount.

Finding a great child actor is difficult, but it\u0027s even more difficult to find one that will grow into a character as they develop themselves. The growing is unpredictable, but Noah Schnapp definitely has the talent.

Noah has become well-known for his role as Will Byers on the Netflix hit series,

While his character was missing for a large part of the series, he easily stole the scenes where he was featured.

The other child actors in the series were also great, and any one of them could easily portray Carl. Schnapp gets the edge, however, for having nailed the look of Carl Grimes without even trying.

Shane needs to be hot-headed, tactical, and extremely rough around the edges. The actor playing Shane must be one who can turn from hot to cold seamlessly, and who can make you believe in his volitile demeanor. Through all of that, though, you still have to find him unnervingly likable.

All that being said, Pedro Pascal is perfect for the role.

, Pascal consistently exhibits each of Shane\u0027s biggest traits. He angers easily, his rage is beyond frightening, but he still manages to make audiences fall in love with his tough-guy persona.

Pascal may not look much like Shane, from the comics or the show, but his talents far outweigh his style. Shane would look a bit different than we\u0027re used to, but it would be a welcomed change.

While Andrea was important to the show, she is far more vital to the comic series. With that in mind, Andrea would need to be portrayed by a talented actress that could give the character longevity. No stranger to a long-running series, Claire Danes would dominate the role if given the chance.

After her emergence as a child star, Claire Danes has become well-respected, and highly recognized, for her starring role in

. She plays Carrie, a damaged, yet lethal, CIA operative. The character requires her to bring her A-game emotionally, and still prove she can kick-ass in the process.

In order to play Andrea, those same talents are required. Andrea deals with the heaviest losses of all of the comic characters, but she uses that pain to turn in to one of the deadliest shooters in the series.

Danes would make for a great Andrea, and she would work very well opposite Anson Mount when she and Rick start to become more intimate.

Just like in the show, the comic version of Morgan only appeared for the first issue. After Rick left him and his son, the man didn\u0027t reappear to the rest of the group for some time.

Even though his season one role would only be small, the character requires an extremely talented actor to pack the emotional punch. Lennie James was perfect for the job, but Harold Perrineau could do just as well.

, Perrineau knows what it takes to capture Morgan\u0027s inner turmoil. His biggest scene, the one where he tries to shoot his wife, is one of the most powerful of the show\u0027s first season, and Harold could nail the emotions of the moment.

Dale is the soft-spoken voice of reason for Rick for a long time in the comics, and he defines his age rather than letting it define him. Mindy Pitinkin has done all of that, and then some, during his time on

In addition to his expierence portraying a Dale-like character, Pitinkin will also be able to utilize his overall acting experience while on the set. Since his famous role in

This experience will help Pitinkin to lead the cast on-camera, and off.

Mandy also has a great report with Claire Danes, as they star alongside each other on

. Given Dale and Andrea\u0027s long-running relationship, this kind of chemsitry would be vital to the show.

On the show, Carol is a strong, sometimes crazy, woman who evolved to a powerful figure from an abusive past. In the comics, Carol never seemed to leave that fragile state, and died before the group ever left the prison.

The change to Carol\u0027s character is one of the best decision the series has ever made, and only the most incredible actress could fill the shoes of Melissa McBride.

Sarah Paulson has stood out among TV\u0027s elite for her performances on

, and could take the role of Carol even further. She consistently steals the show on the anthology series year after year, and could have fans reeling during some of Carol\u0027s most powerful moments. She also has a look that blends both of the current iterations of the character.

began, Glenn was a young pizza delivery boy with an appetite for adventure. He only became the battle-hardened veteran we know today as his character progressed throughout the series.

Ryan Potter has the ability to bring that youthful energy back to the origins of the character, and his ceiling as an actor is incredibly high.

, Potter knows how to manipulate his voice to match a stressful situation. He\u0027s also a trained martial artist who could do an amazing job with some of Glenn\u0027s more acrobatic scenes.

You may notice that characters like Daryl, T-Dog, and Merle were absent from this list. This isn\u0027t because the characters aren\u0027t important, but they were missing from the comic series entirely. The current showrunners made the decision to add them back in 2010, but the same may not be true today.

If we had to pick, however, we\u0027d take Paul Anderson as Daryl, Kim Coates as Merle, and Rockmund Dunbar as T-Dog.

What did you think of these casting decisions? Who would you select as the season one characters? Let us know!

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