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Episode Review: The Purge Season 2 Premiere

USA is gearing up to unleash the second season of “The Purge”. This time around we will see how the annual night of lawlessness affects people the other 364 days of the year, which is a first. I had the opportunity to see the premiere episode, titled “This is Not a Test,” ahead of its release that sets the stage for the rest of the season. We meet Derek Luke’s Marcus who is attacked in his home by a mysterious man, Max Martini and his crew who are spending their Purge night robbing a bank, a woman working for the city who witnesses the death of a friend, and a college student who is trapped by a killer. The episode hops between the three stories but does so in a seamless manner. There’s much more about the characters and their traumatic night that I could tell you, but I don’t want to spoil it for you. I will say this,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 4, 2019

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Glory, Glory Hallelujah, “The Purge’s” Season 2 Trailer Is Here!

The second season of “The Purge” is gearing up to unleash hell this October and we’ve got the new blood-drenched trailer that teases this season might be the biggest Purge yet. Based on the hit movie franchise, “The Purge” revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Season 2 explores how a single Purge night affects the lives of four interconnected characters over the course of the ensuing year, all inevitably leading up to the next Purge. From Blumhouse Television and UCP, the second season of the anthology series opens on Purge night but dives deeper than ever before into what the Purge world looks like the other 364 days of the year for the first time. The cast includes Derek Luke (“13 Reasons Why”), Max Martini (Pacific Rim), Paola Nuñez (“The Son”) and Never Goin’ Back actor Joel Allen. Season 2 is executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco, who executive produces along

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 6, 2019

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First Four Stars Announced For Season Two Of “The Purge”

Before the end of its first season, USA announced that it had renewed “The Purge” TV series. Now, the first set of new cast members has been revealed by Deadline. Derek Luke (13 Reasons Why), Max Martini (Pacific Rim), Paola Nuñez (The Son), and Joel Allen (Never Goin’ Back) are the first series regulars announced for Season 2. Luke will play the role of Marcus Moore, an accomplished professional with a loving wife and a beautiful home whose seemingly perfect life is shattered when an assassin breaks into his house on Purge night. Martini has been cast as Ryan Grant. Unassuming yet laser-focused, Ryan spent his year preparing for a massive once-a-year Purge heist with his long-time crew. Nuñez will co-star as Esme Carmona, a top employee at an NFFA surveillance center. Esme has dedicated her life to spotting crimes and digitally tagging lawbreakers. Allen plays Ben, a clean-cut, fraternity member from a middle-class suburban family, whose life changes forever

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 21, 2019

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“The Purge” Renewed For Season Two

USA’s series adaptation “The Purge“, which revolves around the 12-hour annual event where all crime is legal, has been renewed for its second season. Jason Blum of Blumhouse was very excited about the news for the series that Blumhouse produces. “James Demonaco has done it again: the propulsive and compelling story he crafted for Season 1 of The Purge truly resonated with audiences in a significant way. We are thrilled to embark on Season 2, and can’t wait to bring more of James’ vision to USA and fans of The Purge.” Set in an America ruled by a totalitarian government, the show follows several characters living in a small city. During the 12 hour period where all crime is legal, each character is forced to discover how far they will go to survive the night. The cast for season one includes Billy Baldwin, Gabrial Chavarria, Jessica Garza, Hanah Anderson, Colin Woodell, Reed Diamond, Lili Simmons, Amanda Warren, and Paulina Gálvez.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 7, 2018

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USA Releases Violent SDCC Trailer For “The Purge” Series

With The First Purge now showing in theaters, it was a perfect time for the USA Network to unveil the new trailer for their upcoming “The Purge” series at the San Diego Comic-Con. Set in an America ruled by a totalitarian government, the show follows several characters living in a small city. During the 12 hour period where all crime is legal, each character is forced to discover how far they will go to survive the night. The cast includes Billy Baldwin, Gabrial Chavarria, Jessica Garza, Hannah Anderson, Colin Woodell, Reed Diamond, Lili Simmons, Amanda Warren, and Paulina Gálvez. The series was written by The Purge creator James DeMonaco. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Anthony Hemingway both directed and executive produced the first episode which premieres on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 10/9c.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 22, 2018

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The Fun Begins In The Trailer For USA’s Series ‘The Purge’

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and indie studio Blumhouse Television released the first trailer for the upcoming USA Network 10-episode series, “THE PURGE”, based on the hit film franchise. Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winner Anthony Hemingway (Major Crimes) will be directing the premiere episode. Gabriel Chavarria (“East Los High”), Lili Simmons (“Ray Donovan”), Jessica Garza (“Six”), Amanda Warren (“The Leftovers”), Colin Woodell (Unsane), Hannah Anderson (“New Mutants”) and Lee Tergesen (“Oz”) star in the series that will shoot in New Orleans and surrounding areas. William Baldwin (Backdraft) and Fiona Dourif (Curse of Chucky) both have recurring roles. From Blumhouse Television (HBO’s upcoming “Sharp Subjects”, Hulu’s “Into the Dark”, Showtime’s “Loudest Voice in the Room”) and Universal Cable Productions (Amazon’s “Homecoming”, USA Network’s “Mr. Robot” and “The Sinner”), “The Purge” will be executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco and led by Jason Blum. The entire team behind The Purge blockbuster franchise ‎are on board to executive produce including Michael

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 28, 2018

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First Images From The Set Of ‘The Purge’ Series!

This Is Not A Test… Today, Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and indie studio Blumhouse Television announced the start of production on the upcoming USA Network series, “THE PURGE”, based on the hit film franchise. To top it off, we have the first images from today’s set to share with you (Thanks to UCP). Filming kicked-off today with Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winner Anthony Hemingway (UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF TUPAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. and AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON) directing the premiere episode. Gabriel Chavarria (“East Los High”), Lili Simmons (“Ray Donovan”), Jessica Garza (“Six”), Amanda Warren (“The Leftovers”), Colin Woodell (Unsane), Hannah Anderson (“New Mutants”) and Lee Tergesen (“Oz”) star in the series that will shoot in New Orleans and surrounding areas. William Baldwin (Backdraft) and Fiona Dourif (Curse of Chucky) both have recurring roles. From Blumhouse Television (HBO’s upcoming “Sharp Subjects”, Hulu’s “Into the Dark”, Showtime’s “Loudest Voice in the Room”) and Universal Cable Productions

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 10, 2018

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Fiona Dourif Cast In USA And Syfy’s “The Purge” Series

Cult of Chucky actress Fiona Dourif has been cast in a lead recurring role in USA Network and SYFY’s “The Purge” series. Dourif will play the role of the “cool and offbeat, Good Leader Tavis, the much-adored, charismatic cult leader, dispensing blessings to her fawning followers.” From Blumhouse Television (HBO’s upcoming “Sharp Subjects”, Hulu’s “Into the Dark”, Showtime’s “Loudest Voice in the Room”) and Universal Cable Productions (Amazon’s “Homecoming”, USA Network’s “Mr. Robot” and “The Sinner”), “The Purge” will be executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco and led by Jason Blum. The entire team behind The Purge blockbuster franchise ‎are on board to executive produce including Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form under the Platinum Dunes banner, and Sebastien K. Lemercier. Thomas Kelly serves as executive producer and showrunner of the series. Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winner Anthony Hemingway (“American Crime Stories: The People V. O.J. Simpson) will direct and serve as executive producer on the premiere

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 9, 2018

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