Former Nick Clark actor opens up about his past comments and the lasting impact of his character
Summary
– Frank Dillane revealed regret over how he spoke about his work after leaving Fear The Walking Dead
– He said his past comments undervalued the connection fans had with Nick Clark
– Dillane now recognizes the positive influence his character had on viewers
Frank Dillane has opened up about his departure from Fear The Walking Dead and the following regret. Speaking with Empire Magazine ahead of his new project, Urchin, the actor reflected on leaving the AMC series in 2018 and how his views on his performance have changed.
Dillane, who portrayed Nick Clark from the show’s first episode through Season 4, said that the intensity of the storylines took a toll on him. “The way the show was, addiction, dead people, everyone being killed, and guns, kind of exhausted me,” he explained, noting that he asked producers to write his character off. Nick’s unexpected death became one of the series’s most memorable and divisive moments.
Years later, Dillane says he regrets how he described his work after his exit. At the time, he said he was never particularly proud of his performance, a statement he now wishes to take back. “I rebuke past Frank for saying that,” he admitted. “I think Nick has had a real effect on people, maybe more than any of my characters. I still get people telling me how much he meant to them.”
Nick Clark remains one of Fear The Walking Dead’s most beloved characters. His complicated relationship with his mother, Madison, and his struggles helped define the show’s early seasons and made him a fan favorite. Dillane’s portrayal captured both vulnerability and strength in a world falling apart.
Although Fear The Walking Dead changed dramatically after Nick’s exit, many fans still view the first three seasons as the show’s creative peak. For Dillane, the continued support from viewers has given him a new appreciation for his time in the Walking Dead universe.
