Further horror is coming to AMC with their new television series, NOS4A2, which stars Zachary Quinto
The supernatural horror series NOS4A2, based on Joe Hill’s bestselling novel of the same name, tells the story of Charlie Manx, a seductive immortal who feeds off the souls of children, then deposits what remains of them into Christmasland – an icy, twisted Christmas village of Manx’s imagination where every day is Christmas Day and unhappiness is against the law. Manx finds his whole world threatened when a young woman in New England discovers she has a dangerous gift.
Zachary Quinto plays Charlie Manx, while Ashleigh Cummings plays Vic McQueen, a young, working class artist who discovers she has a supernatural ability to track the seemingly immortal Charlie Manx. As part of her official character description, it says “what Vic lacks in social confidence, she makes up for in courage, humor, and tough-as-nails grit.”
In a statement, author Joe Hill expressed his excitement about his novel being produced by AMC.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the forthcoming adaptation of NOS4A2. I know it’s in good hands with showrunner Jami O’Brien: her beautifully composed scripts show a writer at the height of her powers, one who has an exquisite touch with character and a relentless instinct for suspense,” said Hill. “AMC’s record speaks for itself: who wouldn’t want to be in business with the ‘Mad Men’ who ‘Broke Bad’ and made ‘The Dead Walk?’ And Tornante’s dedication to bringing singular visions to TV has freed everyone involved to do their best and truest work. I can’t wait to see Vic McQueen turn the throttle and go after Charlie Manx. Let’s ride.”
The series stars Zachary Quinto (Star Trek), Ashleigh Cummings (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries), Olafur Darri Olafsson (The Deep) as Bing Partridge, Virginia Kull (Big Little Lies) as Linda McQueen, Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Punisher) as Chris McQueen, Jahkara Smith (of YouTube fame) as Maggie Leigh, Karen Pittman (Luke Cage) as Angela Brewster, Rarmian Newton (Nightmares & Dreamscapes) as Drew, Darby Camp (Big Little Lies) as Haley Smith, and Ashley Romans (Shameless) as Tabitha Hutter.
Jami O’Brien (Fear the Walking Dead) created the show for television, and will serve as showrunner and executive producer, along with executive producers Joe Hill and Lauren Corrao, Co-President of Tornante Television. Tom Brady (Colony) serves as co-executive producer and Henry Bronchtein (Sopranos) will line produce. The series is produced by AMC Studios in association with Tornante Television.
NOS4A2 premieres June 2nd at 10pm ET on AMC with 10 episodes in the first season.
