AMC have confirmed that their hit TV Show The Walking Dead will be receiving a spin-off series.

The current AMC show focuses on a group of survivors as they battle through a zombie-riddled world.

Creators Robert Kirkman (pictured below), Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert are said to be executive producers of the spinoff show.

"Building on the success of the most popular show on television for adults 18-49 is literally a no-brainer," said Charlie Collier, AMC's president and general manager.

"We look forward to working with Robert, Gale and Dave again as we develop an entirely new story and cast of characters."

"It's a big world and we can't wait to give fans another unforgettable view of the zombie apocalypse."

Kirkman added: "After ten years of writing the comic book series and being so close to the debut of our fourth, and in my opinion, best season of the TV series, I couldn't be more thrilled about getting the chance to create a new corner of the Walking Dead universe.”

"The opportunity to make a show that isn't tethered by the events of the comic book, and is truly a blank page, has set my creativity racing."

The series and comics already have spin-off books which focus in on the story of the Governor.

The new companion show is to make its debut in 2015.

Pics via AMC