Salem: Witch War Special Airing on WGN This Sunday; New Video with Shane West
With “Salem” Season 2 heading our way on April 5th, WGN America has a special airing this coming Sunday, March 15th, entitled “Salem: Witch War,” which will help get you ready for the show’s return. Read on for a few more details and a teaser trailer for the 30-minute special plus a new “first look” video and a quick behind-the-scenes sneak peek at Shane West filmed by his co-star Iddo Goldberg.
“Salem: Witch War” (airs 3/15/15 at 6:30 PM PT/9:30 PM ET)
A preview of Season 2 explores what’s ahead for the character of Mary Sibley and her shadowy accomplices while also examining the story behind the inception of the TV series “Salem.”
“Salem,” a bold re-imagination of the infamous 17th-century witch trials, returns for Season 2 at the dawn of a Witch War. As the disease and devastation unleashed by a deadly supernatural ritual spread through the war-torn village, Salem’s most powerful witch, Mary Sibley, must face off against adversaries old and new who are vying for her throne.
The series stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, Tamzin Merchant, Elise Eberle, and Iddo Goldberg. Season 2 guest stars include Lucy Lawless as Countess Marburg, one of the last descendants of a legendary line of ancient German witches; Stuart Townsend as Samuel Wainwright, a mysterious doctor looking to uncover the secrets of Salem as he keeps a few of his own; Joe Doyle as Baron Sebastian Marburg, the charming and cultured son of the Countess; and Oliver Bell as Mary’s long-lost son, who was revealed in the Season 1 finale to have been secretly kept alive all along by her coven.
From creators and writers Brannon Braga and Adam Simon, “Salem” is a gripping one-hour drama that boldly re-imagines the infamous 17th century witch trials in colonial Massachusetts. “Salem” is executive produced by Braga, Simon, Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson, and Prospect Park’s Josh Barry and Jeff Kwatinez. Nick Copus directs and serves as co-executive producer. The series is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios.
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