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The Walking Dead Creator Robert Kirkman Brings New CINEMAX Series OUTCAST to HBO Canada in 2016

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– Paranormal drama stars Patrick Fugit, Philip Glenister, and Gabriel Bateman –

“Brace yourselves for the walking damned – so to speak.” – TVLine.com TORONTO (October 8, 2015) – HBO Canada announced today that the greatly anticipated, 10-episode drama series OUTCAST, from Robert Kirkman – creator of The Walking Dead graphic novels, and executive producer on THE WALKING DEAD – and Chris Black (MAD MEN), is set to premiere on the channel in 2016. Based on the Skybound/Image comic title of the same name by Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta, OUTCAST follows Kyle Barnes, a young man who has been plagued by demonic possession all his life. Now, with the help of the Reverend Anderson, a preacher with personal demons of his own, Kyle embarks on a journey to find answers and regain the normal life he lost. But what Kyle discovers could change his fate – and the fate of the world – forever. Click HERE for a sneak peek of OUTCAST. Patrick Fugit (Gone Girl) stars as Barnes, a man searching for answers and redemption, who sequesters himself from those he loves for fear of causing greater hurt. Philip Glenister (LIFE ON MARS) stars as Reverend Anderson, a West Virginia evangelist who believes he is a soldier in God’s holy war against the forces of evil on Earth. An inveterate drinker and gambler, he doesn’t believe God intends people to sweat the small stuff. Gabriel Bateman (STALKER) stars as Joshua Austin, an eight-year-old who lives across town from Kyle. To his family’s dismay, he appears to be in the clutches of demonic possession, but there’s something very different about this possession and its connection to Kyle Barnes. OUTCAST is produced for CINEMAX by FOX International Channels. The pilot was directed by Adam Wingard (The Guest).

HBO Canada brings Canadians HBO’s current slate of signature dramatic and comedic programs, together with new and never-before-seen programming including comedy series, live specials, sporting events, behind-the-scenes content and titles from HBO’s extensive library – all in an uncut and commercial-free environment. HBO Canada is offered in high definition on HBO Canada HD and programming is accessible on TMN GO, on demand and online where available by service provider. For more information, please visit www.hbocanada.com. In Eastern Canada, HBO Canada is a division of Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. In Western Canada, HBO Canada is offered by Corus Entertainment’s Movie Central (Western Canada).

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