Random Things You Didn't Know About The Walking Dead (18 items)

(#10) Carl's Stand-In is Actually a 31-Year-Old Woman

The actor who plays Carl (Chandler Riggs) is a teenaged boy, while his stand-in is a 35-year-old woman named Emily Brobst.
(#16) They're Silent Killers
Not only are walkers instructed to move like they are leaving a bar at 2 AM, they are also told to be absolutely silent! All the noises made by walkers are actually added in post-production.
(#18) It's Much Colder Than it Appears to be

In season 2, episode 13, "Beside the Dying Fire," was shot at night and was so cold outside that show editors had to digitally remove vapor leaving the actors mouths.
(#6) The Flesh the Walkers Eat is Ham

Originally, it was covered in BBQ sauce to make it tastier for the actors, but the sauce was ruining the walkers' makeup, so now the meat is soaked in vinegar.
(#12) Norman Reedus Initially Sought the Role of Merle

Producers and casting liked Norman so much, they created Daryl's character from scratch to use him full time.
(#4) Rick Carries Around a Bullet in His Pocket
Rick has kept the bullet inside his pants pocket that killed his wife, Lori, this entire time.