THE FADES - BBC AMERICA VIDEO: NEW SERIES TRAILER - PREMIERES SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2012
Written by Jack Thorne (“Skins,” “This Is England ’86,” “Shameless”), “The Fades” is a coming-of-age fantasy drama showcasing the supernatural skills of a reluctant teenager named Paul (as played by Iain De Caestecker, formerly of “Coronation Street”). His best friend, Mac (Daniel Kaluuya, “Johnny English Reborn,” “Skins”), as well as his therapist, are completely stunned by the apocalyptic dreams that he’s been having. His twin sister Anna (Lily Loveless, “Skins”) is also unsympathetic of his socially awkward behavior.
As if things aren’t difficult enough, Paul is seeing the spirits of the dead (known as Fades) all around him. An embittered Fade finds a way to break the barrier between the dead and the living, aiming its vengeance at Paul, Mac and their loved ones.
Soon the fate of humanity rests in the hands of the two best friends, who already have enough trouble getting through the day in one piece, let alone saving the world.
Thorne says of the show: “What makes ‘The Fades’ different is that it is a fantasy show rather than a science fiction show. It’s about fairly ordinary people, none of these people act or behave like they’re superheroes. “The Fades” is about the world itself being an extraordinary thing and how you battle it. This old school fantasy element combined with some pretty original characters – I hope is what will make people want to watch.”
Natalie Dormer (“The Tudors,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”), Joe Dempsie (“Game of Thrones,” “Skins”), Tom Ellis (“Miranda,” “Merlin”), Sophie Wu (“Kick-Ass”) and Johnny Harris (“This Is England ’86,” “Spartacus”) also have recurring spots in the six-part series.
“The Fades” premieres Saturday, January 14 at 9/8c as part of of BBC America’s Supernatural Saturday.
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