What turns a man into an unrelenting phenomenon? “Vikings” and “The Tudors” creator Michael Hirst is back with another glimpse into history’s most fascinating figures. “Billy the Kid” looks into the outlaw’s life — highlighting early moments which turned the man into a legendary name among western stories. It also attempts to trace the impact of his well-known crimes on those who came to know him best.
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‘Kid’ stars actor Tom Blyth; prior to his starring role, Blyth appeared in Terence Davies’ “Benediction.” He’s also credited on Julian Fellowes’ new series “The Gilded Age.” The highly anticipated project represents Fellowes’ next big event after 2020’s “Belgravia” and the popular “Downton Abbey.” Daniel Webber appears as infamous gang leader Jesse Evans. The actor’s last TV appearance came on Netflix’s Marvel adaptation “The Punisher.” In addition to ‘Kid,’ he’s starring in the upcoming film “Recoil” with Luke Hemsworth.
The series’ official synopsis:
“The eight-episode season comprised of hour-long episodes is an epic romantic adventure based on the life of famous American outlaw Billy the Kid (Blyth), also known as William H. Bonney — from his humble Irish roots, to his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond. Webber will play Jesse Evans, another famous outlaw and leader of the Seven Rivers Gang. When they meet, Jesse has already embraced a life of crime: robbing stores and cattle rustling. Billy is attracted to his wild and reckless character and becomes Billy’s doppelganger of sorts — his shadow self, forever inviting him over to the dark side of life.”
EPIX Studios and MGM International Television Productions, in association with Nordic Entertainment Groups streaming service Viaplay present “Billy the Kid.” The show is scheduled to hit EPIX in 2022. Get your first look at the trailer below.
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