It takes a lot to become one of the shambling, shuffling undead walkers on The Walking Dead TV show. To learn more about the process, the makeup, and becoming a part of the popular show, Scoop spoke to actor Moses Moseley, who portrayed one of Michionne’s armless, jawless pet walkers, as well as other walkers throughout the series. So before you finally learn who got up close and personal with Negan and Lucille on the seventh season premiere, read about what is needed to take a bite out of The Walking Dead.

Scoop: How did you get into acting?
Moses Moseley (MM): I got my first acting opportunity walking out of class at Georgia State University. A girl pulled me to the side and asked me if I wanted to be in a movie and it just so happened to be the movie Joyful Noise. After I completed that project the casting directors continued to send me different casting calls and I've been doing it ever since.

Scoop: How did you get involved in The Walking Dead?
MM: The Walking Dead just happened to be one of the casting calls I got sent by previous casting directors that I worked with and I just submitted my photos and résumé to them and they contacted me a week or so later and offered me a part on the show. 

Scoop: When you were cast for the role as one of Michonne’s pet walkers did you know the character’s backstory? If not did you develop one for yourself?
MM: I had no idea what my role would be nor had I ever heard of The Walking Dead. I simply did what I was instructed to and tried my best to not fall on my face or do a Frankenstein walk.

Scoop: You wore extensive make-up as the pet walker. What went into that make-up? How many layers and what kind of materials did they use?
MM: The make-up process took about 2-1/2 hours and it was basically like having an extra layer of skin over my body. The make-up artist used a large sum of latex and body paint spray in layers. 

Scoop: Is it difficult to portray a character in such heavy make-up?
MM: The hardest part was being blind due to the fact that the contact lenses covered my eyes.

Scoop: Did you have to go through any kind of movement coaching or walker school?
MM: I did. I attended zombie school.

Scoop: What was that like?
MM: Zombie school was like going to school to learn how to walk like you're drunk. It was a lot of fun, it lasted for two days and it was about two hours long.

Scoop: Were your scenes choreographed since you were basically attached to other people?
MM: We did a couple of walk-throughs before we actually filmed. 

Scoop: You’ve played a walker in several episodes. What’s been your favorite experience, moment, or episode on the show?
MM: My favorite experience was just being on set each day and learning how everything works. My favorite episode was season two, episode seven when Rick and the group discover the walkers in the barn. Even though I wasn't a part of it, I thought the episode was amazing.

Scoop: Your character is one of the walkers that’s been turned into an action figure. What’s it like having your own action figure?
MM: Honestly, I still haven't gotten used to it. The first time I saw one of my figures up close I just looked at it and said, “Wow.” 

Scoop: If you could play a character on the show – current, past, or future – who would you want to play? Why?
MM: I would love to play a character in Rick’s group. I love the chemistry that his group has and how well they work together. Contributing to the success of their group would be amazing. 

Scoop: Do you read The Walking Dead comic?
MM: I just recently started reading the comics and they are amazing.

Scoop: Do you like working in the horror genre?
MM: I love working in different horror films and shows.

Scoop: You were in 42 in 2013, which told the story of Jackie Robinson. As an actor, is the pressure different when you are doing a biopic?
MM: I don't consider it more difficult when doing a biopic. I consider it more educational and enlightening because the events actually took place.

Scoop: You played one of the District 11 citizens in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. What was that experience like?
MM: It was amazing just being on set of such a huge production. It was truly inspiring.

Scoop: According to your IMDB page you have a couple movies due out in 2017. Tell me about those projects.
MM: I recently finished filming three movies: Zudzu Zombies, Volumes Of Blood: Horror Stories, and Descending.

Filming Zudzu Zombies was amazing. The cast and I really bonded and had so much fun on and off the set. The premise of the movie is somewhat pre-apocalyptic and gives the viewers an insight as to how one small thing can have drastic implications. It's set to premier at the end of year.

Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories is the third installment of a series of movies. The premise is about a seemingly haunted house that kills the people who live in it. I filmed this movie in Kentucky and I had so much fun doing it. The writer, P.J. Stark, and the other cast and crew are some of the awesome-est people to work with and I enjoyed my time with them.

I filmed Descending in Ohio. The premise is basically a rag tag group of vampire hunters trying to rid the world of all vampires. Through their conflicts they face a series of internal and external struggles that leads to them becoming the heroes they were meant to be. Everyone on this production from the cast to the crew was amazing. I wish I had more time to work with them all but the time I did have I enjoyed every moment of it. This movie is set to premier sometime next year.

Scoop: What else are you working on now?
MM: I'm currently just auditioning for different projects and touring around guest appearing at different comic conventions.

Scoop: What are your next cons?
MM: I have a comic convention in Illinois on the 21st of October called Dark Horror and History Con and another on the 28th in Kentucky called Kentucky Night Risers.

Scoop: Thanks Moses!
MM: The pleasure was mine thanks for having me.