AMC's The Walking Dead First Official Cast Member

The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Jon Bernthal has been cast to play Shane in The Walking Dead. Those familiar with Robert Kirkman's books will know Shane as main character, Rick Grimes', best friend.

Bernthal has been seen on television in "Eastwick," "The Pacific," and "The Ghost Writer." He was also in the movie "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian".

Seriously, if you haven't read Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead you need to do so. Now! If nothing else, go to Boarders, buy a coffee, and mooch their copies.