There’s a Conspiracy Afoot in Syfy’s 12 Monkeys
Tonight’s the night! Finally, after weeks of teasers, clips, photos, and more, Syfy’s “12 Monkeys” adaptation is heading our way. Here’s the final sneak peek, which is titled “Conspiracy.” If you do watch the premiere, which is being presented with limited commercial interruptions, be sure to check back and let us know what you thought.
Inspired by the classic blockbuster film, “12 Monkeys” explores the provocative story of a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.
“12 Monkeys” premieres Friday, January 16, 2015, at 9pm|8c.
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The series is produced by Universal Cable Productions in association with Atlas Entertainment, producer of the original theatrical film. Natalie Chaidez (“In Plain Sight,” “V,” “Heroes”) is the executive producer/showrunner, and Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett (“Nikita”), who co-wrote the pilot, serve as co-executive producers.
“12 Monkeys” stars Aaron Stanford (as time-traveler Cole), Amanda Schull (Dr. Cassandra Railly), Kirk Acevedo (Ramse), Barbara Sukowa (Jones), and Noah Bean (Aaron Marker). Additional key recurring roles include Tom Noonan (“Damages,” “Hell on Wheels”) as a mysterious villain and Emily Hampshire (“Rookie Blue”) as mental patient Jennifer Goines.
“12 Monkeys” Episode 1.01 – “Pilot” (airs 1/16/15)
27 years after a virus wipes out most of humanity, scientists send a man (James Cole) back to 2015 to stop the plague from ever happening. Cole’s only lead is a virologist (Dr. Cassandra Railly) who knows the dangerous source of the outbreak.
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