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Television writer, producer. Years active. 2001 – present. Spouse. Jeremy Carver. Anna Fricke is an American television writer and producer best known for her work on shows like Dawson's Creek, Everwood, Men in Trees and Privileged and as the co-creator of the North American version of Being Human.
Walker is an American action crime drama television series developed by Anna Fricke for The CW. It is a reboot of the 1990s western drama television series Walker, Texas Ranger. The series was ordered straight to series in 2020, with Jared Padalecki portraying the title role and serving as an executive producer.
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Set in the late 1800s, this origin story follows Abby Walker, an affluent Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West, as she crosses paths with Hoyt Rawlins, a lovable rogue in search of purpose. Abby and Hoyt's journey takes them to Independence, Texas, a small town with a big future.
Main
1. Katherine McNamaraas Abby Walker 2. Matt Barras Hoyt Rawlins 3. Katie Findlayas Kate Carver 4. Greg Hovanessian as Sheriff Tom Davidson 5. Philemon Chambers as Deputy Augustus 6. Justin Johnson Cortez as Calian 7. Lawrence Kaoas Kai 8. Gabriela Quezada as Lucia Reyes
Recurring
1. Mark Sheppardas Nathaniel Hagan 2. Nestor Serranoas Francis Reyes 3. Santiago Seguraas Luis Reyes 4. Norman Patrick Brown as Chief Taza 5. Rachel Michaela as Ruby 6. Jonathan Medinaas Otis Clay 7. Timothy Granaderosas Shane Davidson
Guests
1. Brandon Sklenaras Liam Collins 2. Valerie Cruzas Teresa Davidson 3. Cate Jones as Molly Sullivan 4. Sarah Minnich as Martha Sullivan 5. Stella Bakeras Charlotte McKenzie 6. Julie Zhan as Lily
Development
In December 2021, it was reported that a prequel series titled, Walker: Independence, was in development with Jared Padalecki as executive producer and Anna Fricke as showrunner. The CW was pleased with the pilot episode and gave a full series order in May 2022 for a fall premiere, pairing it with its parent series in a Thursday time slot. Fricke developed the story with Seamus Fahey, who wrote the pilot teleplay. On May 9, 2023, The CW canceled the series after one season. Speaking on the ca...
Casting
In February 2022, Justin Johnson Cortez was cast as a series regular, and Matt Barr joined the cast as Hoyt Rawlins. In March 2022, it was announced that Katherine McNamara had been cast in the lead role of Abby Walker, the ancestor of Padalecki's Cordell Walker.In June 2022, Gabriela Quezada was cast as a series regular.
Filming
The pilot for the series was filmed in Santa Fe, New Mexicoin early 2022. Filming for the remainder of the season began in and around Santa Fe on July 18, 2022.
Broadcast
Walker: Independence premiered on October 6, 2022, on The CWand aired its series finale on March 2, 2023.
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 71% based on 7 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 63 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Walker: Independence at IMDbJan 21, 2021 · Anna Fricke created and is an executive producer on WALKER. Fricke previously co-developed (with husband Jeremy Carver) and was show runner on the U.S. version of BEING HUMAN. Her other...
Anna Fricke is an American television writer and producer best known for her work on shows like Dawson's Creek, Everwood, Men in Trees and Privileged and as the co-creator of the North American version of Being Human.
Walker: Independence: Created by Seamus Kevin Fahey, Anna Fricke. With Katherine McNamara, Matt Barr, Katie Findlay, Greg Hovanessian. Abby Walker's husband is murdered before her eyes. On her quest for revenge, Abby crosses paths with Hoyt Rawlins.
Jan 13, 2022 · ‘Walker’: EP Anna Fricke on How Micki’s Exit Impacts the Rangers and Cordell’s Kids. The CW show’s EP tells TheWrap how the gang are managing without Micki, and offers new insight into Liam’s...
