As the week's rollout of new images and news from AMC's "The Walking Dead" continue, EW shares a first look at the core cast of the series as they step into the sixth season premier. This follows on the heels of a cover shoot featuring Rick, Daryl and Carol and a rundown of brand-new cast members about to join the adaptation of Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard's hit Image comic series.

Aside from some new walkers and some new pensive looks, the photos show that longtime lurker in the background of the series Morgan will be taking a much stronger role out the gate as he seemingly joins the crew in the Alexandria community which they've taken over.

"The Walking Dead" returns to AMC with new episodes October 11.