With a hugely successful premiere and continuing support and praise it was only a matter of time before A&E would greenlight a second season for the Carlton Cuse (‘Lost’) produced ‘Psycho’ prequel series ‘Bates Motel’. A&E Network head Bob DeBitetto announced the renewal adding “With superb writing and exceptional acting, led by the critically acclaimed performances of Vera Farmiga (‘Source Code’, ‘Orphan’) and Freddie Highmore (‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’), we’re incredibly excited to see where Carlton and Kerry take Norma and Norman Bates next.” The new season will begin pre-production later on in the year with another order of 10 episodes. The current premiere season, which is only 4 episodes in, continues to grip audiences so check it out if you can. Max Thieriot (‘House at the End of the Street’), Nestor Carbonell (‘Lost’), Mike Vogel, Olivia Cooke (‘The Quiet Ones’), Nicola Peltz and Keegan Connor Tracy also star.
“Following the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel on the outskirts of the idyllic coastal town of White Pine Bay, seeking a fresh start. As Norma and Norman get ensconced in their new home, they discover this town isn’t quite what it seems, and the locals aren’t so quick to let them in on their secrets. But the Bates’ are done being pushed around and will do whatever it takes to survive – and will do whatever it takes to protect their own secrets.”
A Bates Body Mix-Up
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