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Frank Dillane: Equal Parts River Phoenix And Johnny Depp

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Frank Dillane: Equal Parts River Phoenix And Johnny Depp
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I don't know if you were one of the 10 MILLION who tuned in to watch the premiere of, "Fear the Walking Dead," but I know that I was. The companion series of the equally popular, "The Walking Dead," is AMC's bread and butter. While the premise and story line is all things gory and wonderful, the shining star in the whole show is, Frank Dillane.


The 24-year-old British actor plays junkie, Nick Clark. I already have a soft spot for vulnerable characters trying to pull themselves up from the trash they're swimming in, but there's something more, to both Nick and Frank. The way he throws himself into his character is what all acting should be. He fully commits, and almost becomes the person he is only pretending to be. His method acting is very reminiscent of the late River Phoenix.

When he, Dillane, limps on screen, you can feel your leg hurt. And when he runs, you become out of breath. Just like River, you can feel his passion and his presence. He puts his everything into his work, even the smallest of details. It's both beautiful and intriguing to watch.

While his acting pulls you in, you can't deny his looks. Everyone online was blown away with his resemblance to Johnny Depp (it's pretty hard to deny); he's very Johnny in his, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" phase. And just like Johnny, Frank isn't scared to get a little (or a lot) weird and eccentric in his acting.

Now, a little more on Dillane. Many may recognize him as the kid who played the young Voldemort, Tom Riddle, in "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince", but he's done more than just that. He's starred in "Papadopoulos & Sons" and "Sense8."He's soon to be in movies, "In the Heart of the Sea" and "Viena and the Fantomes," and he's currently filming "Astral." He also graduated in 2013, from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), a school known for its big name talents. Look up Frank Dillane interviews on Youtube and you won't be disappointed. His accent and messy hair are both to die for, and he's just zany enough to come off as lovable and perfectly quirky.

So, while it's true that Dillane has characteristics similar to big time talent, he's a star all his own, and millions of people can't wait to see him shine in his own powerful way.

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