Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 14, 2016 19:04:34 GMT -6
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Robert Kirkman Drama ‘Outcast’ Renewed For Season 2 at Cinemax
Cinemax has given a vote of confidence to “Outcast,” the upcoming drama series from “The Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman, handing the show a second-season pickup nearly three months before its June 3 premiere.
News of the early pickup was unveiled Monday at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. Kirkman is exec producer of “Outcast” along with showrunner Chris Black. The series hails from Fox International Studios. David Alpert, Sue Naegle and Fox International’s Sharon Tal Yguado are exec producers. Adam Wingard directed the pilot.
“ ‘Outcast’ has been a passion project of mine for many years,” said Kirkman. “Seeing it come together has been a huge thrill for me. What we’ve been able to achieve on Cinemax, with its unprecedented creative freedom, frankly, almost scares ME at times.”
Patrick Fugit stars as a young man plagued by demonic possession. In his search for answers and redemption he sequesters himself from those he loves for fear of causing greater hurt. Philip Glenister plays an evangelist who comes into contact with Fugit’s character. Gabriel Bateman plays an 8-year-old boy who also appears to be possessed by demons and has a connection to Fugit.
“Going into the first season of ‘Outcast,’ we knew that Robert Kirkman had once again created a world that would scare us to our core,” said Kary Antholis, president of Cinemax original programming. “But what he, Chris Black and the rest of their team have delivered has exceeded even those high expectations.”
“Outcast” has a 10-episode order for season one. The series is based on the Skybound/Image comic-book title by creator Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta.
Robert Kirkman Drama ‘Outcast’ Renewed For Season 2 at Cinemax
Cinemax has given a vote of confidence to “Outcast,” the upcoming drama series from “The Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman, handing the show a second-season pickup nearly three months before its June 3 premiere.
News of the early pickup was unveiled Monday at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. Kirkman is exec producer of “Outcast” along with showrunner Chris Black. The series hails from Fox International Studios. David Alpert, Sue Naegle and Fox International’s Sharon Tal Yguado are exec producers. Adam Wingard directed the pilot.
“ ‘Outcast’ has been a passion project of mine for many years,” said Kirkman. “Seeing it come together has been a huge thrill for me. What we’ve been able to achieve on Cinemax, with its unprecedented creative freedom, frankly, almost scares ME at times.”
Patrick Fugit stars as a young man plagued by demonic possession. In his search for answers and redemption he sequesters himself from those he loves for fear of causing greater hurt. Philip Glenister plays an evangelist who comes into contact with Fugit’s character. Gabriel Bateman plays an 8-year-old boy who also appears to be possessed by demons and has a connection to Fugit.
“Going into the first season of ‘Outcast,’ we knew that Robert Kirkman had once again created a world that would scare us to our core,” said Kary Antholis, president of Cinemax original programming. “But what he, Chris Black and the rest of their team have delivered has exceeded even those high expectations.”
“Outcast” has a 10-episode order for season one. The series is based on the Skybound/Image comic-book title by creator Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta.