Ash Vs. Evil Dead Renewed For Second Season

Ahead of its Halloween premiere this Saturday, Starz original series, Ash vs Evil Dead, has earned an early renewal for a second season from Starz. Strong fan, affiliate and distributor demand for the highly-anticipated premiere of Ash vs Evil Dead has generated the early pickup of the series which is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror film The Evil Dead.

Executive producers and The Evil Dead original filmmakers Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell will return for the second season with executive producer and showrunner Craig DiGregorio. Campbell will continue in his role as Ash Williams, the aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter. Lucy Lawless (Salem, Spartacus) is also returning as Ruby, a mysterious figure who believes Ash is the cause of the Evil outbreaks.

"One season isn't enough to satisfy the fans' two decade-long appetite for more Ash," said Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director of Starz. "The early fan and press support, along with the international broadcaster demand for more story have made it clear that the adventures of Ash Williams can't end with season one."

Ash Vs. Evil Dead premieres this Saturday, October 31, at 9 PM ET on Starz.