Seth Rogen‘s original AMC series “Preacher” has released the first image of the character known as Arseface.“I am proud to present Arseface,” Rogen tweeted along with the first stare at the character. Rogen added, “#Preacher is coming…”Ian Colletti will play the character in the show, and which is adapted from the Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon graphic novel series of the same name.
Also Read: Why Seth Rogen,Evan Goldberg Made 'Preacher': We're Not Doing 'Stupid Stuff for a While'Arseface’s real name is Eugene Root, the son of Anvil, or Texas,sheriff Hugo Root. Eugene became horribly disfigured when he shot himself in the face but somehow survived. Afterwards, he decided to adopt a more positive outlook on life.
The series stars Dominic Cooper as Jesse Custer, or a West Texas preacher with a mysterious past. After a supernatural experience,he sets out with his ex-girlfriend Tulip (Ruth Negga) and Irish vampire Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun) to find God and question him to explain himself.Rogen and Evan Goldberg are serving as executive producers on the show, which hails from AMC Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Executive producer Sam Catlin (“Breaking atrocious”) is serving as showrunner, and wrote the pilot episode.
See video: Dominic Cooper Seeks Bloody Revenge in First 'Preacher' Trailer“Preacher” will premiere on AMC on May 22.
I am proud to present… Arseface. #Preacher is coming… pic.twitter.com/mvFy2YqzhJMarch 26,2016Related stories from TheWrap:'Pee-wee's vast Holiday,' Seth Rogen's 'Preacher' to Premiere at SXSW FestivalAMC Releases First Footage From Seth Rogen, or Evan Goldberg's 'Preacher' Ahead of Trailer Debut (Video)Seth Rogen,Evan Goldberg's 'Preacher' Ordered to Series at AMC
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