Hail to the king, baby. Evil Dead is back. Starz announced today, that a new sequel series to the cult classic, 'Evil Dead', is being produced with a 2015 air date.
The series will see director Sam Raimi return to direct the first episode, with his producing partner, Rob Tapert. The original star of the movie, Bruce Campbell will also return to the iconic role of Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead.
Officially titled, 'Ash Vs. Evil Dead', the series will have a 10 episode season, with each episode being half an hour each. It is expected to debut in 2015.
We also have the synopsis for the series, check it out:
The series will see director Sam Raimi return to direct the first episode, with his producing partner, Rob Tapert. The original star of the movie, Bruce Campbell will also return to the iconic role of Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead.
Officially titled, 'Ash Vs. Evil Dead', the series will have a 10 episode season, with each episode being half an hour each. It is expected to debut in 2015.
We also have the synopsis for the series, check it out:
When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons –personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, has no plans to release the unlikely hero from its “Evil” grip.
"Starz first worked with Sam and Rob on Spartacus, and we are thrilled to be back in business with them," said Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director of Starz. "With Sam writing and directing and Bruce Campbell returning to the screen, we are certain the show will give Evil Dead fans around the world the fix they’ve been craving."
"Evil Dead has always been a blast. Bruce, Rob, and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to tell the next chapter in Ash’s lame, but heroic saga. With his chainsaw arm and his 'boomstick,' Ash is back to kick some monster butt. And brother, this time there’s a truckload of it," said Sam Raimi.
"I'm really excited to bring this series to the Evil Dead fans worldwide - it's going to be everything they have been clamoring for: serious deadite ass-kicking and plenty of outrageous humor," said Bruce Campbell.
"STARZ has always been a great creative partner and we are excited to be working with them on this project," said Robert Tapert.
"Evil Dead has always been a blast. Bruce, Rob, and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to tell the next chapter in Ash’s lame, but heroic saga. With his chainsaw arm and his 'boomstick,' Ash is back to kick some monster butt. And brother, this time there’s a truckload of it," said Sam Raimi.
"I'm really excited to bring this series to the Evil Dead fans worldwide - it's going to be everything they have been clamoring for: serious deadite ass-kicking and plenty of outrageous humor," said Bruce Campbell.
"STARZ has always been a great creative partner and we are excited to be working with them on this project," said Robert Tapert.
Ash Vs. Evil Dead was written by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi (Darkman, Army of Darkness, Drag Me to Hell) and Tom Spezialy (Chuck, Reaper, Desperate Housewives). Sam Raimi will also serve as executive producer, along with Rob Tapert (Evil Dead, Spartacus, Xena: Warrior Princess) and Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, Burn Notice). Ivan Raimi will Co-Executive Produce and Aaron Lam (Spartacus) will serve as producer.
Ash Vs. Evil Dead is expected to start airing in 2015.