It has just been announced that the cast and creative minds behind Bates Motel will be appearing together on a panel at next month's San Diego Comic-Con:

“Bates Motel” serves as a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho giving viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates’ psyche unravels through his teenage years. Fans have access to the dark, twisted backstory of Norman Bates and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma, truly is. Season two of “Bates Motel” is currently in production and is slated to air early 2014.

Who: Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air, The Departed), Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland), Max Thieriot (House at the End of the Street), Olivia Cooke (Blackout) and co-star Nestor Carbonell (“Lost,” The Dark Knight Rises).

What: Series stars will join executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”) for a thought provoking panel discussion about the critically acclaimed drama at San Diego’s Comic-Con.

When: Saturday, July 20 from 10:00am -11:00am
Room: TBD

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