<P> AMC renewed the series for a 16 - episode third season on April 15 , 2016 . Production began in January 2017 in Baja , Mexico . 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 . In February 2017 , it was announced that Emma Caulfield was cast in the season . In March 2017 , it was revealed that Daniel Sharman joined the cast as a series regular . 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 . </P>
<P> AMC renewed the series for a 16 - episode third season on April 15 , 2016 . Production began in January 2017 in Baja , Mexico . 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 . In February 2017 , it was announced that Emma Caulfield was cast in the season . In March 2017 , it was revealed that Daniel Sharman joined the cast as a series regular . 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 . </P>
where was season 3 fear the walking dead filmed
where was season 3 fear the walking dead filmed
Baja , Mexico
Baja , Mexico