Excited for the Psycho prequel TV series, Bates Motel? A&E just announced the premiere date of the first episode. Deadline has revealed that the series will begin on Monday, March 18 at 10 PM. A&E skipped the usual pilot process and already committed to a 10-episode first season order.

“Bates Motel” serves as a prequel to the most famous fright film of all-time, “Psycho.” ...“Bates Motel” will give viewers an intimate understanding of how Norman Bates’ psyche developed from his childhood through his teen years. Fans will have access to the dark, twisted backstory and learn first hand how his mother, Norma, and her lover damaged Norman, helping forge the most well-known serial killing motel owner in history.

The cast includes Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) as Norman Bates, Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates, and Max Thieriot as Norman’s older brother, Dylan. Supporting cast members include Mike Vogel, Nestor Carbonell, Nicola Peltz and Olivia Cooke.

We've included the first trailer below and you can catch up on our recent coverage of Bates Motel by visiting the following links:

Source: Deadline
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