The new crime drama series, “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” has released its first full trailer.
The series about the notorious serial killer will premiere on Peacock with all eight episodes on Oct. 16th. It stars Michael Chernus (“Severance”), Gabriel Luna (“The Last of Us”), James Badge Dale (“Savant,” “1923”), Michael Angarano (“Oppenheimer”), Chris Sullivan (“This is Us”) and Marin Ireland (“The Irishman”).
The series revolves around, according to its official description, “the heartbreaking stories of Gacy’s victims and the immense grief and trauma that their families endured. It also highlights the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices that allowed his crimes to go unnoticed for so long.”
Patrick Macmanus executive produces the series as well as Noah Oppenheim (“The Maze Runner,” “Jackie”), Sarah Bremner and Liz Cole (“John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise,” “The Thing About Pam”) for NBC News Studios, Ashley Michel Hoban (“Dr. Death,” “The Girl From Plainville”), Ahmadu Garba (Dr. Death,” “Halo”) and Kelly Funke for Littleton Road Productions.
Macmanus also directs alongside Larysa Kondracki, Ashley Michel Hoban, Maggie Kiley and Bille Woodruff.
Check out the first look images and official trailer of “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” below.
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EXECUTIVE NEWS
Jessie Abbott has been named VP of Creative Affairs at A+E Studios, where she will report directly to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vice president of Creative Affairs.
Abbott joins A+E Studios after departing Kapital Entertainment, where she served as VP of current and development.
During her 10-year stint at the entertainment company, she oversaw shows such as “Black Cake” (Hulu), “Shining Vale” (STARZ), “Women of the Movement” (ABC), “Pivoting” (FOX), “A Million Little Things” (ABC), “The Unicorn” (CBS) and “Tell Me a Story” (CBS All Access).
Before becoming VP at Kapital Entertainment, she began her career as an assistant in the television literary department at The Gersh.
“Jessie’s track record of championing distinctive voices and delivering compelling, high-quality programming speaks for itself,” Tana Jamieson, co-head and EVP, Creative Affairs, A+E Studios, said. “Her ability to nurture projects from inception to premiere, coupled with her deep industry relationships, will be an invaluable asset to our growing slate. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”