"From Dusk Till Dawn" is the series that will launch the El Rey Network, based on the Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino classic. However, internationally the show is being branded as "A Netflix Original Series" as Miramax cut a deal with the streaming service to make it available outisde the U.S. Netflix members in Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, Nordics and the UK will be able to watch instantly beginning March 12, a day after the debut in the states. Latin American countries will see new episodes appear a week later on March 19.
“We’re thrilled to premiere ‘From Dusk Till Dawn: A Netflix Original Series’ exclusively in our international markets,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. “Robert Rodriguez is an amazing storyteller and we think our members will love his thrill-ride TV adaptation of the cult-classic.” Rodriguez, Chairman and Founder of El Rey Network, said: "I am excited about working with Netflix and Miramax to build an international audience for our series. This property has always resonated for viewers around the globe and we believe that it will be just as relevant for this new generation of fans.”
"From Dusk Till Dawn" centers along the Mexico-US border where bank robber Seth Gecko (D.J. Cotrona) and his violent, unpredictable brother, Richard ‘Richie” Gecko (Zane Holtz) shoot their way south after a bank heist in Abilene, Texas. The 10-episode series takes place over the course of one night, following the brothers as they try to evade a pair of Texas rangers, Earl McGraw (Don Johnson) and Freddie Gonzalez (Jesse Garcia). Along the way, Seth and Richie encounter former pastor, Jacob Fuller (Robert Patrick) and his family. The Geckos take them hostage and steal their RV to cross the border. Chaos ensues when the group detours to a strip club populated by vampires. With the law, the undead and some of Mexico’s most hardened criminals on their trail, the group must fight until dawn to get out alive.
The series also stars Eiza Gonzalez in her U.S. television debut in the iconic role of Santanico Pandemonium that helped launch Salma Hayek's career in Hollywood. Director Robert Rodriguez describes Gonzalez as "magnetic" in her starring role and has been used as the face of the series with billboards promoting the premiere around different cities. "I've always played the sweet little girl and now it's my turn to be sexy but powerful," Eiza said in an interview. "From Dusk Till Dawn" premieres on Tuesday, March 11 at 9pm ET/PT on El Rey Network.
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