August 25th Proclaimed “From Dusk Till Dawn” Day In Austin, TX!

El Rey’s adaptation of Robert Rodriguez’s 1996 film From Dusk Till Dawn premieres tonight, making this announcement particularly timely (and makes me incredibly proud to be a resident of Austin!). According to a press release from the studio:

“In anticipation of the second season premiere of the supernatural crime saga, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES, El Rey Network Founder Robert Rodriguez and Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed August 25, 2015 ‘From Dusk Till Dawn Day’ during a ceremony today at Troublemaker Studios where both seasons of the series, based on the 1996 cult-classic film, were written, directed and filmed for a whole new generation of fans.  Robert Rodriguez said: ‘Austin is my home and I’m honored to have collaborated with the Austin creative community all these years making movies and television for the world to see.  I’m so proud that From Dusk till Dawn is Austin made and that we can celebrate this day with the community.'”

“With 10 all-new, action-packed hour-long episodes, season two of the horror/crime drama delves into a new and unexpected chapter for the characters after a night at the Titty Twister ripped apart everything they knew about themselves, each other and their souls.”

“Returning cast members D.J. Cotrona (Dear John, G.I. Joe: Retaliation); Zane Holtz (Wind Walkers, Holes, The Perks of Being a Wallflower); Jesse Garcia (Quinceañera, “Sons of Anarchy”); Eiza González (“Amores Verdaderos” (“True Love”)); Wilmer Valderrama (“That ’70s Show,” To Whom It May Concern); Madison Davenport (“Noah,” “Shameless”); Brandon Soo Hoo (Tropic Thunder, Ender’s Game, Incredible Crew) and guest star Jake Busey (“Motorcycle Gang,” “Contact”) as “Sex Machine.”  They are joined in the sophomore season byDanny Trejo (“Machete,” “Machete Kills”) as “The Regulator,” Esai Morales (“The Brink,” “Criminal Minds,” “NYPD Blue”) as “Lord Amancio Malvado,” Jeff Fahey (“Lost,” “Justified,” “Texas Rising”) as “Uncle Eddie Cruickshank,” Briana Evigan (Step Up 2)as “Sonja Lam” and a guest starring appearance by Demi Lovato.”

From Dusk Till Dawn premieres tonight at 9pm ET on El Rey Network. Check out the trailer here: