Last week, Spike released a massive casting announcement for their upcoming novel-to-TV adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Mist“, revealing eight of the actors that would appear on the show. This came after it was announced that Alyssa Sutherland (“Vikings”) would also be a part of the series. Today comes the news that Morgan Spector (“Boardwalk Empire”) has landed the role of “Kevin Copeland”, the protagonist of the series.
Per the official press release, “Kevin is the epitome of the modern, liberal and civilized man; devoted to his wife and teenaged daughter. He lives his life by high moral values and throughout his life he has refused to give into the anger and prejudice he sees in other people. However, with the arrival of the mist, his moral compass will be put to the test for his and his family’s survival.”
The show, “…tells the story of a foreboding mist that arrives in one small town ushering in a terrifying new reality for its residents, putting their humanity to the test. What will people do to survive when blinded by fear?”
Spike will be creating 10 one-hour episodes with plans to go into production later this summer. The show is scheduled to premiere in 2017.
