Cinemax is diving into the weird world of “The Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman, giving a series order to a paranormal drama based on his comicbook title “Outcast”, Variety writes.
“Gone Girl’s” Patrick Fugit (pictured) stars in “Outcast” as a young man who sets off to find answers as to why he’s been possessed by demons since he was a child. His search is aided by an unconventional evangelist, played by Philip Glenister, who has possession issues of his own. Gabriel Bateman co-stars as an 8-year-old boy who also is battling demons.
The 10-episode series begins with the pilot that was helmed by horror vet Adam Wingard (You’re Next, The Guest, V/H/S).
Kirkman wrote the pilot script and exec produces with Chris Black, David Alpert, former HBO exec Sue Naegle and FIC’s Sharon Tal Yguado.The original Skybound/Image comic was created by Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta.
