'Fear the Walking Dead' Boss Talks About Travis' Death and Some Characters' Return in Season 3
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Meanwhile, fans expressed some intriguing reactions towards 'Fear the Walking Dead' season 3 episode 3 titled 'Teotwawki', which according to Jeremiah Otto translates to 'apocalypse.'

AceShowbiz - The cast and creatives of AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead" gathered on Sunday morning, June 11 for Austin's ATX television festival, which also offered an advance screening of episode 3 of the series. Joined by Kim Dickens, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo and Dayton Callie, EP Dave Erickson and Gale Anne Hurd weighed in on the sudden death of Travis (Cliff Curtis).

"A big part of the season is really about morality and the loss of it," Erickson said. He continued, "I think Travis was the moral compass of the show. The reason to do it early was to drive Alicia, Nick and Madison in a very specific way. In his absence everyone, especially Madison, doubles down on the cruel aspects of the apocalypse and what you have to do to survive."

He went on saying, "Part of what the season is about is trying to get back to what Travis offered. For the most part he was sort of this rock. It's really about the emotional impact [his death] has on Madison, Alicia and Nick. I mean, Alicia was with him when it happened. She's also wrestling with the fact that she killed a man last season. There's a lot going on. Madison is just in a place where she has to do anything humanly possible to protect the kids. Again, she's willing to associate with some very unseemly people to do it."

"Madison goes pretty dark this season and [Travis' death] spins her off in that direction," Dickens spoke of her character. "She becomes really merciless in doing what she needs to do to survive and save her family," she added.

Meanwhile, Alicia would be dealing with the guilt of Travis' death. In the premiere episode of season 3, Travis jumped off the helicopter after being shot in his neck to avoid having to turn in front of Alicia, who also boarded the Jake-piloted helicopter.

Of her character, Debnam-Carey explained, "There's such an element of guilt there. Travis did sacrifice his life to some extent." She went on saying, "Alicia was there when it happened. Alicia had to deliver the news when it happened and bear that burden all the way until they got to the ranch...I think Alicia feels like she owes it to Madison to stay and support her and get through this as a family and try to bring everything back together."

During the event, Erickson also confirmed the return of some of the original characters. The show creator said that Ofelia Salazar (Mercedes Mason), who was last seen in season 2 finale, was set to return for the current season 3 alongside Daniel Salazar (Ruben Blades), whom everyone thought was dead.

"Daniel is back. We've been looking forward to bringing him back," Erickson confirmed. "We'll get a lot of information on what happened."

Meanwhile, fans offered some intriguing reaction towards the third episode of "Fear the Walking Dead" which aired on Sunday, June 11. The episode was titled "Teotwawki," which according to Jeremiah Otto translated to "apocalypse."

[SPOILER ALERT!] The episode saw the Clarks beginning to investigate Travis' killer and seeking appropriate revenge as they contemplated whether or not they could trust the Otto family, who ran the Broke Jaw Ranch. The fans, however, seemingly were leaning towards a choice not to trust the Ottos.

"#FTWD Is Jeremiah Otto the original clown #Pennywise from Stephen King's #It?" @joesmith127 wrote in Twitter. @SDot4040, meanwhile, said, "Yo these white folks are making me nervous. Watch ur backs Clark's #FearTWD #FTWD." They also didn't seem to trust the entire place as @ElodyLane said, "Here we go #ftwd the ranch is looking cultish."

As for Madison, who has been living in Los Angeles, some fans caught on to her southern accent in the episode. "LOL wtf is with Madison's southern accent? I'm guessing she's trying to blend in better?#FTWD," said @DeputyNStuff. In fact, however, prior to living in California, Madison grew up in Alabama.

Daniel Sharman captured fans' heart with his portrayal of Troy. Despite appearing to be the new villain of the apocalypse series, fans were taking a liking to him. "Daniel Sharman is slaying as Troy phew #FTWD," wrote @CHRISPENETRAT0R. However, some were suspicious of him, dubbing him a "creepy stalker" over his apparent obsession with Madison.

"Fear the Walking Dead" airs on Sundays at 9 P.M. on AMC.

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