‘Fear the Walking Dead’ adds ‘Selma’ star Colman Domingo

Fear The Walking Dead focuses on new characters and storylines, expanding the AMC universe, and now has added another cast member, Colman Domingo, according to a new report from Deadline.

Filming in Vancouver and Los Angeles, Domingo will play Strand, a smart and sophisticated man with a mysterious past. He joins previously announced cast Mercedes Mason, Ruben Blades, Cliff Curtis, Kim Dickens, Frank Dillane and Alycia Debnam Carey.

“Domingo is currently shooting The Birth of a Nation starring Armie Hammer, His recent film work includes Selma, Lee Daniel’s The Butler and Lincoln. Other TV credits include a recurring role on The Knick,” Deadline summarizes.

Coming Soon summarizes: “Officially dubbed a “companion series,” “Fear the Walking Dead” is executive produced by Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Greg Nicotero, David Alpert and showrunner David Erickson and produced by AMC Studios. Co-Executive Producer Adam Davidson, who directed the pilot, is also directing the second and third episodes. The series’ first season, consisting of six one-hour episodes, will premiere on AMC in late summer. “Fear the Walking Dead” is currently shooting in Vancouver, Canada, and has already been renewed for a second season.”