Nathan Lane and Daniel Zovatto headline the new Penny Dreadful: City of Angels series, which is set in 1930s America. A spiritual descendant of the original Penny Dreadful story set in Victorian-era London, the series takes place in 1938 Los Angeles, a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension.
When a grisly murder shocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega (Zovatto) and his partner Lewis Michener (Lane) become embroiled in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: from the building of the city’s first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore, to the dangerous espionage actions of the Third Reich and the rise of radio evangelism.
Before long, Tiago and his family are grappling with powerful forces that threaten to tear them apart.
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels also stars Natalie Dormer, Jessica Garza, Johnathan Nieves, Adriana Barraza, Kerry Bishé, and Rory Kinnear. The series is due to premiere on Showtime in late April.