Exclusive: Showtime is developing a Penny Dreadful spin-off

Showtime’s Penny Dreadful was, for all of its supporting cast of “famous monsters of literature land,” the story of Vanessa Ives. An original character, played very originally by Eva Green, she became the focus of the the series’ story, and her arc was the overall arc that its writers concentrated on. So when the time … >

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Watch epic new trailer for ‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 3

Showtime has released a new two-minute trailer for the third season of Penny Dreadful. Created, written and executive produced by Skyfall writer John Logan, the fantasy horror drama is back in the US on Monday 1 May with the first of nine new episodes. Season 3 is expected to begin in the UK on Sky Atlantic in May. … >

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Watch first trailer for ‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 3

Showtime has released the first trailer for the new season of Penny Dreadful. Created, written and executive produced by Skyfall writer John Logan, Penny Dreadful returns in May for nine new episodes. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. The third season will launch in May on Sky Atlantic in the UK and and … >

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‘Penny Dreadful’ new pic: First look at Eva Green in Season 3

Sky Atlantic has unveiled the first promotional photo for the third season of Penny Dreadful. Created, written and executive produced by Skyfall writer John Logan, Penny Dreadful launched in May 2014 and Season 2 aired earlier this year. Nine new episodes of the period horror drama were commissioned by Sky Atlantic and US channel Showtime in … >

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‘Spooks’ star joins ‘Penny Dreadful’ cast as Dr. Jekyll in Season 3

Filming has begun in Dublin, Ireland on the third season of Penny Dreadful. The period horror drama was renewed for nine new episodes by Sky Atlantic and US channel Showtime in June. Created, written and executive produced by Skyfall writer John Logan, Penny Dreadful launched in May 2014 and Season 2 aired earlier this year. > … >

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7 things we want to see in ‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 3

We’re all pretty much in agreement that Penny Dreadful saw a marked upswing in quality in its recent second season. This was largely thanks to the boosted role for Helen McCrory – a far better villain than the faceless vampires from Season 1. Whilst Madame Kali will be sorely missed in the upcoming third season, … >

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‘Penny Dreadful’ will return for Season 3 in 2016

Sky Atlantic has renewed ​Penny Dreadful for a third season. Created, written and executive produced by Skyfall writer John Logan, the period horror drama launched in May 2014 and Season 2 is currently airing in the UK at 9pm on Tuesday nights on Sky Atlantic. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. A co-production … >

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‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 2 episode guide

Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton and Eva Green return for a second season of Sky Atlantic’s horror thriller, Penny Dreadful. Ccreated, written and executive produced by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan (Skyfall) and executive produced by Oscar winner Sam Mendes (American Beauty) and Pippa Harris (Revolutionary Road), the show brings some of literature’s most terrifying characters … >

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‘The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful’ book review

‘Art of…’ books are often a bit something-and-nothing: pretty to look at, nice to flick through, but otherwise a shallow experience destined to be left on the shelf or under the coffee table. So it’s always nice to encounter one which exceeds expectations, and delivers you more than big glossy pictures and a sprinkling of … >

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