Reports: Scott Gimple Tapped as New 'Walking Dead' Showrunner

Supervising producer will replace departing Mazzara

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/14/2013 4:25:47 PM

AMC has named Scott Gimple as the new showrunner and executive producer for The Walking Dead, according to multiple reports.

Gimple replaces Glen Mazzara, who exited the series due to creative differences back in December. Mazzara will remain on through the second half of season three, which begins Feb. 10. Gimple joined the show in season two, serving as supervising producer.

Gimple becomes the cable hit's third showrunner, as original showrunner Frank Darabont exited the series for similar reasons following Walking Dead's first season.