Since its inception in 2010, The Walking Dead‘s televised universe has continued to expand through a number of shows, and having watched every spinoff, I knew one actor was destined to be a huge Hollywood star. The franchise’s longevity and constantly revolving cast have resulted in some big names joining the apocalypse, helping many actors shine. The likes of Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus were able to boost their already-established profiles, while Danai Gurira and Steven Yeun have become mainstream successes since signing up for the series, proving how pivotal The Walking Dead‘s casting decisions were to several actors’ careers.

However, one actor has thrived more than most since first appearing in the zombie franchise, and it felt obvious ever since their first episode that they’d find success. Although The Walking Dead‘s latest spinoffs have improved upon some previous mistakes, some of the less popular shows still contain exceptional performances, which one star has proven. After watching each spinoff, one character stood out for their big personality, which was made possible by an exceptional actor playing them, and their career has gone from strength to strength in recent years, resulting in them becoming a huge name in Hollywood.

Watching Fear The Walking Dead, It Was Clear Colman Domingo Would Become A Major Hollywood Actor

Domingo Was Easily One Of Fear The Walking Dead’s Biggest Highlights

Despite having plenty of acting experience before joining Fear The Walking Dead, Colman Domingo’s performance as Victor Strand made it clear he was destined for big things. The zombie franchise has had so many great characters over the years, each with their own unique strengths, but Victor Strand continued to stand out, despite FTWD being one of the more divisive Walking Dead shows. Very few survivors have shared the swagger and confidence that made Strand so popular when he first debuted, yet Domingo added several layers to the character, highlighting his vulnerability and morally gray attitude over time.

Although the character may have suffered from a few inconsistencies throughout his time in the spinoff series, Domingo’s acting was always impressive and made his recent success inevitable.

Strand didn’t come across as a hero, given he often looked out for himself and even had stints as a major antagonist, but he was also never beyond redemption, which his final arc demonstrated. Although the character may have suffered from a few inconsistencies throughout his time in the spinoff series, Domingo’s acting was always impressive and made his recent success inevitable. Domingo has since been nominated for back-to-back Best Actor Oscars, becoming one of the industry’s most in-demand actors in the process, but even since his FTWD days, it has been clear he is one of Hollywood’s finest talents.

Victor Strand Will Always Be One Of Colman Domingo’s Greatest Characters

Strand Is One Of Domingo’s Most Memorable Roles & His Association With A Popular Franchise Will Forever Make Him An Iconic Character

While Domingo has been part of many critically acclaimed projects since his time on Fear the Walking Dead, Victor Strand will forever be one of his most memorable characters. It is the role that arguably gave him mainstream popularity, and Strand’s lively presence was one of the spinoff show’s best aspects. His characters in Sing Sing, Euphoria, and even his latest outing in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man have all been extremely captivating, but Victor Strand’s legacy in such an iconic franchise will be hard to top, cementing the survivor as one of Domingo’s all-time best performances.

The Walking Dead‘s large fan base means Strand will remain a popular character for years to come, even if Domingo never reprises his role. Future performances may eventually surpass his time in the zombie series, especially with the actor’s rising stock making him more likely to land roles in big projects. However, Victor Strand will always be a huge part of Domingo’s acting journey, and he should be remembered as one of the actor’s greatest characters.