AMC's is massively expanding its **Walking Dead** franchise.
Three of the series' stars are currently negotiating new multi-year contracts.
Andrew Lincoln is set to play Rick in a trio of Walking Dead TV movies
Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride have also just signed new multi-year contracts.
Meanwhile, Danai Gurira is in the process of negotiating a new franchise deal.
**The Walking Dead** season 9 airs Sundays on AMC.