Last night at the ‘Outcast’ panel at NYCC creator Robert Kirkman unveiled the first trailer for the supernatural series’ second season. The series is based on Kirkman’s graphic novel by the same name. In season 2, Kyle will continue to seek out answers about himself, why those around him are being possessed and why the residents of his small town are being taken over.
We will be introduced to several new characters as well as see the return of several key characters this season. Patrick Fugit will return as the main character, Kyle Barnes, a single father who has a unique gift, the ability to force entities from their possessed hosts. Philip Glenister (Reverand Anderson), Wrenn Schmidt (Megan Holter) and Reg E. Cathey (Chief Giles) will reprise their roles along with others.
‘Outcast’ has already added several new cast members for the new season. M.C. Gainey (Django Unchained) has signed on to play the role of Bob, a hermit who owns a junkyard at the edge of town. He is brooding and a bit eccentric and hides his ties to Rome’s dark past. Madelyn Deutch (Texas Rising) will co-star as Dakota, a free spirit who embraces an unconventional form of Christianity and an understanding of what is really happening in the small town. The third to join the new season is ‘Banshee’s’ Hoon Lee. Lee will portray Dr. Kenneth Park, a surgeon at the local hospital. Dr. Park has a mysterious interest in Kyle. C. Thomas Howell has has also joined the cast and will play a mysterious man with a dark agenda who arrives in Rome.
The premiere date for season 2 of ‘Outcast’ has yet to be announced. As soon as it is we will give an update. Take a look at the new, dark trailer for this fantastic series.
