<P> Fear the Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror drama television series created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson, that premiered on AMC on August 23, 2015 . It is a companion series and prequel to The Walking Dead, which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard . </P> <P> In April 2017, AMC renewed the series for a fourth season, which premiered on April 15, 2018 . Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg replaced the departing Dave Erickson as showrunners . </P> <P> Set initially in Los Angeles, California and then later in Mexico, the series follows a dysfunctional, blended family composed of high school guidance counselor Madison Clark, her English teacher fiancé Travis Manawa, her daughter Alicia, her drug addict son Nick, Travis's son from a previous marriage, Chris, Chris's mother Liza Ortiz, and others who join their group at the onset of the apocalypse . They must reinvent themselves, learning new skills and adopting new attitudes in order to survive as civilization collapses around them . </P> <Ul> <Li> Kim Dickens as Madison Clark: The series' intelligent and domineering main protagonist, a former guidance counselor, the mother of Nick and Alicia, and Travis' fiancée . </Li> <Li> Cliff Curtis as Travis Manawa: A resolute and peacekeeping former high school teacher, Madison's fiancé, Chris' father, and Liza's ex-husband . (seasons 1--3) </Li> <Li> Frank Dillane as Nick Clark: A brave and selfless recovering heroin addict, Madison's son, and Alicia's brother . (seasons 1--4) </Li> <Li> Alycia Debnam - Carey as Alicia Clark: The fiery yet compassionate daughter of Madison, and Nick's sister . </Li> <Li> Elizabeth Rodriguez as Liza Ortiz: A no - nonsense and caring nursing student, Travis' ex-wife, and Chris' mother . (season 1; guest season 2) </Li> <Li> Mercedes Mason as Ofelia Salazar: The strong - willed and very capable daughter of Daniel and his wife Griselda . (seasons 1--3) </Li> <Li> Lorenzo James Henrie as Chris Manawa: Travis and Liza's rebellious teenage son, who becomes more brutal due to the landscape of the deadly new world . (seasons 1--2) </Li> <Li> Rubén Blades as Daniel Salazar: A courageous and practical former Sombra Negra member, a barber, Griselda's husband, and Ofelia's father . (seasons 1--3) </Li> <Li> Colman Domingo as Victor Strand: A smart and sophisticated conman - turned - businessman, who forms friendships with Nick and Madison . (season 2--present; guest season 1) </Li> <Li> Michelle Ang as Alex: A pragmatic and quiet survivor introduced in the Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462 web series . (season 2) </Li> <Li> Danay García as Luciana Galvez: A strong and cautious former member of the La Colonia community in Tijuana, Mexico, and Nick's girlfriend . (season 3--present; recurring season 2) </Li> <Li> Daniel Sharman as Troy Otto: The charismatic and impulsive son of Jeremiah, and Jake's half - brother . (season 3) </Li> <Li> Sam Underwood as Jake Otto: Jeremiah's moralistic and wiser son, Troy's half - brother, and Alicia's love interest . (season 3) </Li> <Li> Dayton Callie as Jeremiah Otto: The racist and candid leader of Broke Jaw Ranch, and Jake and Troy's father . (season 3; guest season 2) </Li> <Li> Lisandra Tena as Lola Guerrero: The generous and empathetic leader of a community stationed at a dam located in Tijuana, who is responsible for supplying water . (season 3) </Li> <Li> Maggie Grace as Althea: A curious and tactical journalist who encounters Morgan and John . (season 4) </Li> <Li> Garret Dillahunt as John Dorie: A lonesome and friendly police officer whom Morgan encounters . (season 4) </Li> <Li> Lennie James as Morgan Jones: A mentally unstable and ruthlessly pragmatic man, formerly a part of Rick Grimes' group on The Walking Dead, who encounters the core group of survivors . (season 4) </Li> <Li> Jenna Elfman as Naomi / Laura: A kind and mysterious nurse whom Madison encounters . (season 4) </Li> </Ul>

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