When we first heard word that SyFy would be creating a new TV series based on Terry Gilliam's awesome 12 MONKEYS I shuddered. The original film is a classic in my opinion and the thought of SyFy developing the story as a series scared me. After all, their original movies tend to be a bit hokey. However, SyFy has surprised us in the past with a few well-produced TV series, and when the first trailer for their take on "12 Monkeys" hit back in July I was pleasantly surprised. It actually looked really, really good. Now a second trailer has arrived and after viewing it I am completely sold on giving this show a shot. It looks much better than what I was expecting.
Earlier this month we learned that SyFy had set a January 16 2015 premiere date for "12 Monkeys" and I'm certainly gonna tune in to see if the pilot is as solid as the new trailer makes it out to be. Here’s what you can expect from the show:
Inspired by the classic blockbuster film, which commemorates its 20th anniversary next year, “12 Monkeys” explores the provocative story of a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.
12 Monkeys stars Aaron Stanford (as time-traveler Cole), Amanda Schull (Dr. Cassandra Railly), Kirk Acevedo (Ramse), Barbara Sukowa (Jones), and Noah Bean (Aaron Marker). Additional key recurring roles include Tom Noonan “(Damages,” “Hell on Wheels”) as a mysterious villain and Emily Hampshire (“Rookie Blue”) as mental patient Jennifer Goines.