Miramax and El Rey Network announced today four new cast additions to the Albuquerque-based production ofFrom Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, set to return for a third season later this year.Ana de la Reguera(Jane the Virgin,Narcos) will have a recurring role as Lord Venganza Verdugo, one of the seven remaining culebra Lords whose ancient roots and personal history put them at the center of an epic clash between good and evil. Also joining the cast is Chilean martial arts action star,Marko Zaror(Machete Kills), as Zolo, an Aztec warrior trained in hell, and iconic horror movie mavenTom Savini(Friday the 13th,From Dusk Till Dawn).Savini, who starred as Sex Machine in the original film, lights up the brand new role of Burt, a retired demon hunter who smokes more medical marijuana than he sells.
Returning to theEl Rey Networksupernatural action horror saga isEmily Rios(The Bridge,Breaking Bad) who will reprise her season two role as Ximena, the no-nonsense lieutenant of Lord Venganza.Ana de la Reguerarecently co-starred on the Golden Globe-nominated seriesNarcosas Elisa Alvaro andJane The Virginas Paola, and as previously reported, was recently cast in the highly anticipated reboot of David Lynch’sTwin Peaks. She is repped by Paradigm, ROAR, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown.
Marko Zarorbegan his career with a passion for martial arts and fighting, inspired byBruce Lee,Jackie ChanandJean Claude Van Damme. He landed his big break in 2003 where he acted as stuntman and martial arts double forDwayne “The Rock” Johnsonin the filmThe Rundown.Zarorthen gained international notoriety as lead in indie action favoritesKitro,Mirageman, andMandrill.ZarorplayedZarorinRobert Rodriguez’s sequel,Machete Kills. He can currently be seen as the lead inRedeemerand playing Marcus in the upcoming Bollywood filmSultan.
Emily Riosrecently co-starred in the television seriesThe Bridgeas Adriana Mendez. Best known for her role as Andrea Cantillo onBreaking Bad,Emilymade her acting debut as the lead in the critically acclaimed filmQuinceañera. She has also had recurring roles on several successful television series includingTrue Detective,Friday Night Lights, andMen of a Certain Age. She is repped by Kass Management and Domain Talent.
Tom Saviniis no stranger to thehorror genre, having possessed vital roles in classics likeFriday the 13th,Dawn of the Dead,CreepshowandDay of the Dead-Saviniis a true master of the field. Recent years have brought him acting acclaim with roles in films likeFrom Dusk Till Dawn,Machete,Django UnchainedandGrindhouse.Saviniis repped by Artist International. Comprised of ten hour-long episodes, season three ofFrom Dusk Till Dawn: The Serieswill feature a returning ensemble cast that includesD.J. Cotrona,Zane Holtz,Eiza González,Jesse Garcia,Madison Davenport,Brandon Soo Hoo, andJake Busey. Filmmaker and El Rey Network founderRobert Rodriguezwill return to direct select episodes this season, which is currently shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Season three continues theGecko Brothers' saga, as they fight their way through the world of culebras, the vampire-snake hybrids that control hidden empires in Texas and Mexico. Once the baddest outlaws in the land,Seth and Richiemade a run for the border two years ago, to save their lives - and their fortune. They ran headlong into a bar full of bloodsuckers and bandits, facing off with the vampire goddess, Santánico. The Geckos joined her cause and settled an old score. It won them a place in the culebra world. Now, that world is about to explode, and new enemies are gathering - dark forces, hell-bent on destruction and domination. It’s up to the Geckos to stop them - but they can’t do it alone.
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Seriesis produced by Miramax in association with Rodriguez International Pictures, FactoryMade Ventures and Sugarcane Entertainment. Executive producers areRobert Rodriguez, showrunnerCarlos Coto, writerDiego Gutierrez, FactoryMade Ventures and El Rey Network co-foundersJohn FogelmanandCristina Patwa, and Miramaz’sZanne DevineandDaniel Pipski. Miramax distributesFrom Dusk Till Dawn: The Seriesinternationally in all territories.
