For those interested in an early look at From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, it has been announced that the pilot episode will make its world premiere at SXSW. Along with the announcement, we have two new photos from the upcoming series:
"El Rey Network, Robert Rodriguez's new genre-busting cable network, is excited to announce the World Premiere of the highly-anticipated From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series at the 28th annual South By Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Following its World Premiere screening at SXSW, the series will debut on El Rey Network on Tuesday, March 11 at 9 PM ET/PT. The series, created and executive produced by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, El Rey Network Founder and Chairman, is based on the cult classic film of the same name. Rodriguez directed the premiere episode which will be screened at the festival.
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series is a 10-episode supernatural crime saga which debuts March 11 at 9 pm ET/PT on El Rey Network (check local listings). The series features an international cast including D.J. Cotrona (Dear John, G.I. Joe: Retaliation); Zane Holtz (Holes, The Perks of Being a Wallflower); Jesse Garcia (Quinceañera, Sons of Anarchy); Eiza González (Lola: Érase Una Vez); Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show, To Whom It May Concern); Adrianne Palicki (Friday Night Lights, G.I. Joe: Retaliation); Jake Busey (Starship Troopers, Enemy of the State, Identity); Don Johnson (Django Unchained, Nash Bridges); Madison Davenport (Save Me, Shameless); Brandon Soo Hoo (Tropic Thunder, Ender's Game, Incredible Crew); Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The X-Files); and Lane Garrison (Bonnie & Clyde, Prison Break.). Emmy-Winning Special Effects wizard Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) oversees make-up effects for the series. Rodriguez and cast members will be in attendance for the World Premiere at SXSW.
Based on the thrill-ride film, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series is a supernatural crime saga centered around bank robber, Seth Gecko (Cotrona) and his violent, unpredictable brother, Richard "Richie" Gecko (Holtz), who are wanted by the FBI and Texas Rangers Earl McGraw (Johnson) and Freddie Gonzalez (Garcia) after a bank heist leaves several people dead. While on the run to Mexico, Seth and Richie encounter former pastor Jacob Fuller (Patrick) and his family, whom they take hostage. Using the family RV to cross the border, chaos ensues when the group detours to a strip club that is populated by vampires. They are forced to fight until dawn in order to get out alive. The series deepens the tone and expands the storyline of the film, adds new characters and backstories, and explores the Mesoamerican mythology behind the creatures inside the club."
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series will debut on the El Rey Network on March 11th at 9:00pm. We've included the recently released trailer for those who missed it. The two new photos are thanks to Bloody Disgusting.
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