Although BBC America can air ‘silly’ just as much as anyone, when they want to get serious or intense, they can really bring it. I’m getting the impression that Intruders will be all that and more. We have to get through a lot of summer before we can see it, but at least now we can plan, as BBC America has released the premiere date, August 23, and the first trailer.
Of course, we can’t help but wonder, with a 10pm timeslot, if that August 23 premiere date will be shared with the 9/8c premiere of the eighth season of a familiar show with a new face. A show on which the star of Intruders, John Sim, has made a number of guest appearances in the past…
Here’s the first trailer, which sheds some light on the very creepy Intruders, followed by the press release:
Trailer: Intruders – New BBC America Original Series
Intruders Premieres August 23, 10pm ET on BBC AMERICA
Published: June 23, 2014
BBC AMERICA’s new original drama series starring celebrated British actor John Simm and Oscar® winner Mira Sorvino
From writer and executive producer Glen Morgan of The X-Files, BBC AMERICA’s new original series is about a secret society devoted to chasing immortality by seeking refuge in the bodies of others.
Intruders is based on Michael Marshall Smith’s novel ‘The Intruders’ and is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. John Simm (Life on Mars, State of Play, Doctor Who) plays Jack Whelan and is joined by Oscar® winning Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite, Norma Jean & Marilyn, Human Trafficking) playing his wife Amy. The cast also includes James Frain (The White Queen, Tron: Legacy) as Shepherd, Tory Kittles (True Detective) as Gary Fischer and introduces ten-year-old Millie Brown (Once Upon a Time in Wonderland) as Madison.
Under the direction of Eduardo Sanchez (Blair Witch Project, Exists) and Daniel Stamm (13 Sins, The Last Exorcism), the creative team includes acclaimed production designer Mark Freeborn (Breaking Bad). The series is executive produced by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner for BBC Worldwide Productions, Glen Morgan and Rose Lam (The L Word).
Intruders, starring John Simm, Mira Sorvino, James Frain, Tory Kittles, and Millie Brown, premieres August 23 at 10/9c on BBC America.
