FX has set the premiere dates for the debut of the highly-anticipated new dramaThe Bastard Executioneras well as the next installments of the Emmy and Golden Globe winning limited seriesAmerican Horror StoryandFargo, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks.The Bastard Executionerwill air Tuesdays at 10 PM on FX beginning September 15th. American Horror Story: Hotel debuts on October 7th, with the new season ofFargoairing Mondays at 10 PM FX beginning October 12th. FX has also debuted new posters for each series.
The 10-episode first season of The Bastard Executioner fromKurt Sutter, the Creator/Showrunner of the hit FX series Sons of Anarchy, debuts on FX on September 15th with a two-hour premiere.The Bastard Executioneris a blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle (Lee Jones), a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of another man: a journeyman executioner. Set in northern Wales during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval, Wilkin must walk a tight rope between protecting his true identity while also serving a mysterious destiny. Guided by Annora (Katey Sagal), a mystical healer whose seeming omniscience keeps Wilkin under her sway; manipulated by Milus Corbett (Stephen Moyer), a devious Chamberlain with grand political aspirations; and driven by a deepening connection with the Baroness Lady Love Ventris (Flora Spencer-Longhurst), Wilkin struggles to navigate political, emotional and supernal pitfalls in his quest to understand his greater purpose.
The Bastard Executioneralso features series regularsKurt Sutter,Sam Spruell, Darren Evans, Danny Sapani, Timothy V. Murphy, Sarah White, Sarah Sweeney, Elen Rhys,Ethan Griffithsand guest star Matthew Rhys.The Bastard Executionerwas created byKurt Sutter, who will serve as Executive Producer along with award-winning producersBrian Grazer, Francie Calfo andParis Barclay.Sutterwrote the script for the pilot ofThe Bastard Executioner, which was directed byBarclay. The project is being produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions.
The 13-episode fifth installment of the Emmy and Golden Globe winning franchise,American Horror Story: Hotel, premieres on FX on October 7th. American Horror Story: Hotel features an all-star cast ofLady Gaga,Sarah Paulson,Kathy Bates,Angela Bassett,Wes Bentley,Matthew Bomer,Chloë Sevigny,Denis O’Hare, Cheyenne Jackson,Evan PetersandFinn Wittrock.Ryan Murphyserves as Co-Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer and Director of American Horror Story: Hotel andBrad Falchukis Co-Creator, Executive Producer and Writer.
Tim Minear, Bradley Buecker, Jennifer Salt,James Wongand Alexis Martin Woodall also serve as Executive Producers. TheAmerican Horror Storyfranchise is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television. The most recent installment, American Horror Story: Freak Show, has been nominated for a franchise-record 19 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series. Over its first four installments, theAmerican Horror Storyfranchise has received a total of 70 Emmy Award nominations, with the first three installments earning a total of eight Emmy awards.
The 10-episode second installment of the Emmy and Golden Globe winningFargopremieres on FX on October 12th. The all new “true crime” case of Fargo’s new chapter travels back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota. “Lou Solverson” (Patrick Wilson), a young State Trooper recently back from Vietnam, investigates a case involving a local crime gang, a major Mob syndicate and a small town beautician “Peggy Blumquist” (Kirsten Dunst) and her husband “Ed” (Jesse Plemons), the local butcher’s assistant. Helping Lou piece things together is his father-in-law, “Sheriff Hank Larsson” (Ted Danson). The investigation will lead them to a colorful cast of characters that includes “Karl Weathers” (Nick Offerman), the town lawyer of Luverne, Minnesota. A Korean War vet, Karl is a flowery drunk blessed with the gift of gab and the eloquence of a true con artist. Three-time Emmy winnerBrad Garrettwill play “Joe Bulo,” the front man for the northern expansion of a Kansas City crime syndicate.
The new face of corporate crime, Joe’s bringing a Walmart mentality to small town America. His number two is “Mike Milligan” (Bokeem Woodbine). Part enforcer, part detective, Mike is always smiling - but the joke is usually on you. Bulo and his crew have their sights set on the Gerhardt crime family in Fargo, currently led by matriarch “Floyd Gerhardt” (Jean Smart). With her husband at death’s door, Floyd takes over the family business, frustrating her eldest son, “Dodd Gerhardt” (Jeffrey Donovan). An impatient hothead with a cruel streak to match his ambitions, Dodd can’t wait for both his parents to die so he can take over and expand their business from kingdom to empire. “Bear Gerhardt” (Angus Sampson) is the middle son, an intimidatingly large man who, although inarticulate, is the most decent of his clan. “Rye Gerhardt” (Kieran Culkin), the youngest of the Gerhardt family, views himself as a big shot, but in reality he’s just a small dog who barks big.
Emmy Awardwinning Executive ProducersNoah Hawley(showrunner/writer),Joel Coen&Ethan Coen, Warren Littlefield and John Cameron all return for the second installment. Inspired by the classic Academy Award winning feature film of the same title, FX’sFargois produced by MGM Television and FX Productions, with MGM Television serving as the lead studio. The first installment of Fargo, which garnered universal critical acclaim, received an astounding 18 Emmy nominations in 2014 and won three awards, including Outstanding Miniseries; Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special (Colin Bucksey); and Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or Special (Rachel Tenner). Check out the latest posters, and stay tuned for more on these hit FX shows.
