FromStrike BacktoBansheetoThe Knick, Cinemax has built an exciting slate of dramas over the past few years, and this summer brings the most thrilling one yet. The pilot episode ofOutcast, the newexorcismdrama series fromRobert Kirkman(The Walking Dead), is now available to stream for free across a variety of platforms in the U.S. two full weeks before the series premieres on Friday, June 3 at 10pm ET on Cinemax.
Based on the Skybound/Image comic title byRobert Kirkmanand artistPaul Azaceta,OutcaststarsPatrick Fugitas Kyle Barnes, who has been plagued by demonic possession all his life and has sequestered himself from those he loves for fear of causing greater hurt. Now, with the help of Reverand Anderson (Philip Glenister), a West Virginia evangelist who believes he is a soldier in God’s holy war against the forces of evil on Earth, the young man 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.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 ofdemonic possession, but there’s something very different about this possession and its connection to Kyle Barnes.
Other cast members includeWrenn Schmidt(HBO’sBoardwalk Empire) as Kyle’s adopted sister, Megan Holter, achild psychologistwho makes it her mission to fix the people around her.Reg E. Cathey(HBO’sThe Wire) portrays Rome’s Chief of Police, Chief Giles, who has seen enough to know there’s some truth to his friend Rev. Anderson’s assertions about demons.Kate Lyn Sheil(House of Cards) stars as as Kyle’s former wife, Allison Barnes, who has lingering doubts about what happened in their marriage.Julia Crockett(Law & Order: Criminal Intent) portrays Kyle’s mother, Sarah Barnes, whose apparent mental illness tainted his childhood.
The cast is rounded out byDavid Denman(13 Hours) as Megan’s husband, Mark Holter, a by-the-book small town cop whose temper can get him in trouble, andBrent Spiner(Star Trek: The Next Generation) as Sidney, whose dapper appearance and smiling demeanor hide malevolence.Outcastis created and executive produced byRobert Kirkman, and executive produced by showrunnerChris Black. The series is produced for Cinemax by FOX International Studios (FIS), and also executive produced byDavid Alpert,Sharon Tal YguadoandSue Naegle. Take a look at the full pilot episode, which was directed byAdam Wingard(The Guest), below, and stay tuned for more onOutcast.
