Bruce Campbell Says ASH VS. EVIL DEAD Could Go 5 Seasons, Plus New Plot Details
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Ash Vs. Evil Dead just might end up being one of the greatest things to happen to TV. Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert are currently in the process of developing the series, which will continue the dark and horrific adventures of Ash battling the Deadites.
Dread Central recently talked to Campbell about the series, and with it comes a few more details about the plot and Ash's current state of mind. The basic plot of the series was described as following Ash, who is forced to face is demons as the Deadites threaten to destroy mankind, but Dread has some additional information from the report that expands a little further:
“Having had a chance to read an early version of the pilot episode last year, I can concur. In it we are introduced to a nomadic Ash, a figure who’s not only haunted by traumatic memories but also terrorized by the unwelcome continuance of Deadite attacks, which have followed him to the myriad Midwestern trailer parks he’s been forced to call home. In an effort to eke out an existence and in keeping with his previous choice of career, the character spends his days working at Ted’s Superclub as a stock room trainee and, in true Ash fashion, his evenings chasing skirt in roadside bars.”
When talking about his character, Campbell says,
“I’m bringing everything to the table. It’s a feisty version of Ash, who’s grizzled and just wants to be left alone.”
But as we recently learned, Ash won't be left alone. He will be joined by two younger characters played by Ray Santiago and Dana DeLorenzo. Here's a brief description of those characters:
“Santiago will play the role of Pablo Simon Bolivar, an idealistic immigrant who becomes Ash’s loyal sidekick and believes in Ash’s heroism even if Ash himself doesn’t. DeLorenzo will play Kelly Maxwell, a moody wild child trying to outrun her past and who is reluctantly dragged into the fight against Evil with Ash and Pablo. Kelly finds a different kind of family with her fellow Deadite slayers.”
Campbell goes on to say that their presence in the show includes a larger plan that could possibly span five seasons!
“I was there during the casting process, and they’re very talented. Aside from the ensemble [aspect], they each needed to be able to hold their own because they’ll have their own series of missions. It’s an epic tale. How could you not [plan for that]? I’m a strong proponent of the ‘big picture’ plan, and we are planning for five seasons.”
Sam Raimi is directing the Ash vs. Evil Dead pilot, and the ten-episode series will premiere on Starz later this year. We'll fill you in on more details as they become available.