Walker: Independence

• Announced on 8 December 2021, this series is a Walker prequel set in the 1800s. The series to be called Walker: Independence. The series is fromWalker creator/executive producer/showrunner Anna Fricke and executive producers Seamus Fahey, Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore. The show is described as follows:

Abby Walker, is an affluent Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. On her quest for revenge, Abby crosses paths with Hoyt Rawlins, a lovable rogue in search of purpose. Abby and Hoyt’s journey takes them to Independence, Texas, where they encounter diverse, eclectic residents running from their own troubled pasts and chasing their dreams. Our newfound family will struggle with the changing world around them, while becoming agents of change themselves in a town where nothing is what it seems.

Of course, Abby Walker and Hoyt Rawlins are also the names of characters in Walker.

• On February 3, 2022 it was announced that Jared's prequel series Walker: Independence has been given a pilot order.

• On 12 February 2022 it was announced that experienced director Larry Teng has been named to direct the Pilot, and will also act as EP on the show.

• Jared moderated a panel on the show on June 4 at ATX Festival in Austin.

• • Mark Sheppard talks about his role in the show

Of course, Abby Walker and Hoyt Rawlins are also the names of characters in Walker.

• • Larry Teng has been named to direct the Pilot, and will also act as EP on the show. Filming began in February in New Mexico and finished on April 12.