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Daryl is Actually Afraid of Zombies – Or at Least Norman Reedus Is

Greg Nicotero applies zombie make-up to Nick Santonastasso (Photo © FOX International Channels 2014)

Nick Santonastasso, The Walking Dead superfan and acclaimed Zombie Prankster on Vine, had the opportunity to travel to Tokyo to scare the pants off of Norman Reedus (‘Daryl’). Santonastasso was part of The Walking Dead‘s Ultimate Zombie Prank along with co-conspirators Andrew Lincoln (‘Rick Grimes’) and executive producer/zombie creator Greg Nicotero.

The Walking Dead gang was in Japan promoting season four of the series, and as part of the new “#getFOXed” campaign set up to create “unmatched fan experiences,” Santonastasso had the opportunity of a lifetime to see if Reedus is as fearless in the face of zombies as his character Daryl.

Per Fox: 17-year-old Nick was born with a rare syndrome called Hanhart and has only one arm and no legs. His determination and infectious zest for life have enabled him to overcome countless obstacles, and he has now become an inspiration for many kids and adults. Because of his outspoken love for The Walking Dead, Nick was the perfect fan to launch the “#getFOXed” campaign.

The Walking Dead returns on Fox on February 10, 2014.

Norman Reedus, Andrew Lincoln, and Nick Santonastasso watch playback of the zombie prank (Photo © FOX International Channels 2014)

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Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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