If you’ve been hankering for a good old western – you’re in luck because one is coming soon to Stan!
The streaming service has released the trailer for the new series Billy The Kid, which will be available from Monday, April 25.
Prepare yourself for gritty, gun-toting action.
Newcomer Tom Blyth (The Gilded Age) stars as the infamous outlaw, alongside Australian actor Daniel Webber (Escape from Pretoria, Marvel’s The Punisher).
The eight-part one-hour long episodes are based on the life of Billy the Kid, also known as William H. Bonney, starting from his humble Irish roots.
The trailer begins with his family’s quest for a better life by moving out west. While on the road, young Billy is exposed to the harsh realities of life, death and survival on the road.
Cue the tears and drama.
The origin story follows continues through to his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.
Viewers will also meet Jesse Evans (Webber), another well-known outlaw and leader of the notorious 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.
Other cast include Eileen O’Higgins (Irregulars, Brooklyn) as Kathleen, Jonah Collier (My Name is Lizzie) as young Billy and Joey Batey (The Witcher, Nightfall) as Patrick McCarty.
The series is produced by EPIX Studios, and MGM International Productions, in association with NENT’s Viaplay and internationally distributed by MGM.
Executive producing alongside Michael Hirst is Donald De Line for De Line Pictures, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey for Amblin Television and Otto Bathurst, who directed the first two episodes, and Toby Leslie for One Big Picture.
Billy The Kid is exclusive to Stan.
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Top image and middle image: Tom Blyth as Billy The Kid
