Well, that didn’t take long. The first episode of Starz’ new series Magic City hasn’t even aired yet, however the network is showing their faith in its appeal by giving Magic City an early 10-episode season two renewal. Set in Miami Beach in 1959, the series stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen), Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace) and Danny Huston (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), and was created by Mitch Glazer who also serves as executive producer.
Starz Chief Executive Officer, Chris Albrecht, made the early renewal announcement today saying, “Magic City is a beautifully written, superbly acted, and visually stunning series, and we feel the quality of the work accomplished deserves a second season. It has already been sold in more than 70 territories worldwide, and represents the kind of premium entertainment the Starz brand is seeking to create.”
Mitch Glazer added, “Season One of Magic City has been the most fulfilling and complete creative experience of my life. I’m thrilled to continue spinning tales of Miami Beach 1959 for Starz!”
The Plot of Magic City:
Set in Miami’s Miramar Playa Hotel leading into the new year of 1959, hotelier Ike Evans (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) conjures up ways to finance his dream. He has essentially sold his soul to the devil, mob boss Ben “The Butcher” Diamond (Danny Huston). Ike’s wife Vera (Kurylenko), a former showgirl, and his three children think he is an honorable man, but he just can’t break his pact with the most dangerous criminal in town. His life is a façade.
The alluring drama features an ensemble cast that also features Steven Strait (City Island), Christian Cooke (Cemetery Junction), Jessica Marais (“Packed to the Rafters”), Yul Vazquez (The A-Team, American Gangster), Dominik Garcia-Lorido (City Island), Kelly Lynch (Charlie’s Angels) and Elena Satine (Just Go With It).
Magic City premieres on April 6, 2012.
Source: Starz – March 20, 2012
