The poster for Epix original series Billy The Kid has been released, giving a fresh look at the new show from the makers of Vikings. Billy the Kid, set to release via Epix and Amblin Entertainment, is written by Vikings showrunner Michael Hirst. Like the hit series that precedes it, the new show takes a familiar historical setting and dramatises it; this time focusing on the infamous outlaw, played here by The Gilded Age’s Tom Blyth.
In a new poster released via Twitter by Amblin, Blyth’s Billy can be seen close-up, his eyes obscured by the brim of his iconic hat. The poster reveals the release date for the show, which is set to debut later this month on April 24 on the Epix streaming service with eight episodes. As well as promising “Meet the Kid,” the new Billy The Kid poster also reminds fans of the reputation of Vikings writer Hirst. The new poster portrays a very personal show, driven by the close-up character analysis of the iconic Wild West figure. Check out the poster in full below.
Billy The Kid is set to be the latest flag-ship property for Epix, who already have exclusive titles including DC’s Pennyworth. The new show features a cast of TV talent including 11.22.63’s Daniel Webber and Black Summer’s Dakota Dalby. Hirst’s success with Vikings lasted for several years, with the show concluding its final season 6 in 2020. With a much anticipated episode 1 only weeks away, fans are already growing more excited for the new Western adventure when Billy The Kid premieres exclusively on Epix.
Source: Amblin