''Damien'' is an A&E television series based on the horror film series ''

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''. The show was ordered as a series on August 25, 2014, by Lifetime, but was moved to A&E on April 29, 2015, where it premiered on March 7, 2016. On May 20, 2016, A&E cancelled the series after one season.

Synopsis

Based on the 1976 film ''

'', ''Damien'' follows the adult life of

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Bradley James Bradley James (born 1983 or 1984) is an English actor. He is best known for starring as Arthur Pendragon in the BBC TV (NBC in America) series ''Merlin,'' Damien Thorn in '' Damien'', Varga in '' Underworld: Blood Wars'', Giuliano de' Medici ...

), now a 30-year-old war photographer who has forgotten his Satanic past, facing his true identity. Ann Rutledge (

Barbara Hershey Barbara Lynn Herzstein, better known as Barbara Hershey (born February 5, 1948), is an American actress. In a career spanning more than 50 years, she has played a variety of roles on television and in cinema in several genres, including weste ...

), who has protected Damien all his life, will help him embrace his

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October 3, 2015.

Cast

Main cast

Megalyn Echikunwoke Ebubennem Megalyn Ann Echikunwoke ( ; born May 28, 1983), also known as Megalyn E.K., is an American actress, known primarily for her roles in television and film. Born in Spokane, Washington, she was discovered while performing in a theatri ...

as Simone Baptiste *

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as Amani Golkar *

David Meunier David Meunier (born David Miller; February 5, 1973) is an American actor. Early life Meunier was born in Woodburn, Oregon. He played football in high school, and a teammate convinced him to try out for a school production of ''Guys and Dolls''. ...

as Detective James Shay *

as Ann Rutledge

Recurring cast

* Scott Wilson as John Lyons * Gerry Pearson as The Cassocked Man * Brody Bover as Jacob Shay *

Melanie Scrofano Melanie Neige Scrofano is a Canadian actress. She is known for playing Mrs. McMurray on the Crave comedy series ''Letterkenny'', Rebecca on the CBC comedy-drama series ''Being Erica'', October on the Showcase mockumentary series '' Pure Pwnag ...

as Veronica Selvaggio *

Sandrine Holt Sandrine Claire Holt (born Sandrine Vanessa Ho; 19 November 1972) is a British-born Canadian model and actress. Early life Holt was born Sandrine Vanessa Ho in Croydon. Her middle name was later changed to Claire. Her father, Man Shun ("Horace" ...

as Paula Sciarra *

Tiffany Hines Tiffany Hines is an American actress, known for her roles as Birdie Scott in ''Beyond the Break'', Michelle Welton in '' Bones'', Jaden in '' Nikita'', Didi Miller in '' Devious Maids'', Tamar Braxton in '' Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart'', Aish ...

as Kelly Baptiste

Production

Flashbacks to Damien's childhood use clips from the original 1976 film ''

''. The Daggers of Megiddo props were recreated for the production referencing the original 1976 film props for details. They were made by Alan Elliott, a UK based prop maker.

Episodes

References

External links

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