The hit zombie-drama series, 'The Walking Dead', is gearing up to air the first episode of its fifth season on October 12, 2014. Season 5 will consist of 16 episodes and will star seventeen series regulars, at least until their characters bite the bullet.

Fans of the AMC series can expect to see Andrew Lincoln playing the role of Rick Grimes, Norman Reedus playing the role of Daryl Dixon, Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee, Chandler Riggs playing Carl Grimes, and Danai Gurira giving life to Michonne.

Additionally, Melissa McBride will be portraying Carol Peletier; Lauren Cohan will be playing as Maggie Greene, Emily Kinney as Beth Greene, Chad Coleman giving life to Tyreese, Soneque Martin Green playing the role of Sasha, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. playing the role of Bob Stookey, and Michael Cudlitz giving life to Sgt. Abraham Ford.

Sources also suggest that the cast will include Alanna Masterson playing the role of Tara Chambler, Christian Serratos portraying Rosita Espinosa, Josh McDermitt portraying Dr. Eugene Porter, Andrew West playing the role of Gareth and Seth Gilliam portraying Father Gabriel Stokes.

According to IBTimes, the season will revolve around the escape route of the group from the Termites, which are suspected to be cannibals. In an interview with Lincoln by Entertainment Weekly, Lincoln teased that this time around, the threat does not stem from the "walkers," but from other humans.

According to Cafemom, there is a more interesting twist in this season. Season 5 marks the appearance of the newest character, Burton. Fans can expect to see the 17-year-old without a leg, trying not to let it phase him. However, the monsters at Terminus will go ahead and finish the job, taking the other leg.

Lastly, according to WetPaint, Emily Kinney said in an interview that even though a lot of the focus will rest on Terminus, there's definitely going to be some zombie action.