News Update: Robert Kirkman's Outcast

Recently, Robert Kirkman announced his latest comic book series, Outcast. It follows the story of Kyle Barnes, a man who has been plagued by possession since his early years of childhood. In conjunction with this announcement, FOX International Channels (FIC) has partnered with Kirkman and David Alpert to bring this tale of exorcism to television. It now transpires that Cinemax has required the rights to air Outcast in the US...

"[FIC] today announced that Cinemax has acquired the U.S. rights for The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman's exorcism drama, Outcast"

Sharon Tal Yguado, Executive Vice President of Original Development and Scripted Programming at FIC has stated, 

"At FIC, we’re committed to creating compelling, innovative television with A-List writers like Kirkman, and with Cinemax we have a partner that is as passionate as we are about this very unique project... Outcast is unlike anything on television and has the potential to become another global phenomenon..."

Similarly, Kirkman has stated...

"Despite the success of The Walking Dead, Outcast is only my second foray into the horror genre.  I think Kyle Barnes is every bit as compelling as Rick Grimes and demonic possession is way scarier than zombies–so this is going to be fun...Starting a new project is like setting off on an long journey and I couldn't ask for better travel companions than David Alpert and Sharon Tal Yguado and I’m thrilled to be a part of what Cinemax has planned for the next few years..."

Could this be another Kirkman success in the works? It's definitely intriguing! Stay tuned for further updates...