when did the fear of the walking dead start
Fear the Walking Dead Fear the Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson,[1] that premiered on AMC on August 23, 2015.[2] It is a companion series and prequel to The Walking Dead,[3] which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The first season consists of six episodes. The second season, comprising 15 episodes, premiered on April 10, 2016.[4][5][6] On April 15, 2016, AMC announced the series had been renewed for a 16-episode third season, which premiered on June 4, 2017.[7][8] In April 2017, AMC renewed the series for a fourth season and announced that Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg would replace the departing Dave Erickson as showrunners.[9]
Fear the Walking Dead (season 3) AMC renewed the series for a 16-episode third season on April 15, 2016.[15] Production began in January 2017 in Baja, Mexico.[16] This is the final season with co-creator Dave Erickson as showrunner as he will leave the series after the conclusion of the third season.[17] In February 2017, it was announced that Emma Caulfield was cast in the season.[18] In March 2017, it was revealed that Daniel Sharman joined the cast as a series regular.[19] In April 2017, several new actors were announced having joined the series; including Dayton Callie (reprising his guest role from season 2) and Sam Underwood, who, along with Daniel Sharman play members of the Otto family; and Lisandra Tena as Lola Guerrero.[20]