While I’ve already check out of A&E’s contemporary Psycho prequel, “Bates Motel,” I’m pretty excited for “Damien,” their followup to The Omen franchise.
It was revealed at the Television Critics Association’s press tour that “Bates Motel” returns March 7 at 9 p.m. ET, followed by the debut of “Damien” at 10 p.m. ET.
The critically-acclaimed “Bates Motel” shows how Norman Bates (played by Freddie Highmore) unravels through his teenage years. Vera Farmiga plays his mother, Norma Bates.
The ten-episode “Damien” follows the adult life of Damien Thorn (James), the mysterious child from the 1976 film who has grown up, seemingly unaware of the satanic forces around him. Haunted by his past, Damien must now come to terms with his true destiny — that he is the Antichrist, the most feared man throughout the ages.
Bradley James plays the titular character and Glen Mazzara (“The Walking Dead”) acts as showrunner.