Andrew Lincoln saysThe Walking Deadis entering 'uncharted waters'

The Walking Deadhas killed off a lot of people.

I mean,a lotof people.

One big change has already happened.

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As soon as it happened, all bets were off, explains Lincoln.

But this is unchartered waters for the show.

I think what theyre having to do is shake it up, in a profoundly new way.

With the show halfway through season 8, Lincoln believes now is the time to start taking some chances.

I think, well, why not?

Well begin to find out on Feb. 25.

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