'Perpetual Grace LTD': Release date, plot, cast, trailer, news, and everything to know about Epix show
Epix's 'Perpetual Grace LTD' was announced on August 28, 2018, when it was initially titled 'Our Lady LTD'. A 10-episode first season was ordered by Epix then and was set to premiere in 2019.
The fact that Ben Kingsley would be playing a part in the series was also announced simultaneously. The casting for the other roles began in September 2018 when it was announced that actor Jackie Weaver had been cast in a starring role. Luis Guzmán, Damon Herriman, Kurtwood Smith, and Terry O'Quinn were cast in the following months.
Release date
The show is set to premiere on Epix on June 2, 2019.
Plot
The plot of 'Perpetual Grace LTD' follows the journey of a young grifter whose next mark is a pastor. The official synopsis of the show reads, "Perpetual Grace LTD is a modern noir drama which follows James, a mysterious young grifter who sets his eyes on Pastor Byron Brown as his next prey. The pastor and his wife Lillian - known to their parishioners as Ma and Pa – use their religious influence to dupe hundreds of innocent people out of their life savings."
Cast
Jimmi Simpson
Actor Jimmi Simpson who is well-known for his roles in shows like 'Westworld', 'House of Cards' and 'Black Mirror' will play the lead role of James, the grifter who sets his eyes on a pastor and his wife who are conning people from their parish out of their life savings.
Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingsley plays the role of pastor Byron Brown who is addressed as Pa by the people from his church. Only they are clueless about what he and his wife have been doing, which is conning them. In a career spanning half a century, Ben has done some great roles including his name to fame film 'Gandhi' that released in 1982.
Jackie Weaver
Jackie Weaver plays the role of pastor Byron's wife Lillian Brown who is respected by everyone belonging to the church. They refer to her as Ma in the show. Jackie is an Australian actor who is well-known for her performances in 2010 movie 'Animal Kingdom' and the 2012 film 'Silver Linings Playbook', which also earned the actor an Academy Award nomination for her role.
Luis Guzmán
Actor Luis Guzmán will portray Hector Contreras, however, details about his role have not been revealed as of now. It was confirmed that he would be a series regular.
Other cast members:
Damon Herriman will portray the character of Paul Allen Brown, Chris Conrad will appear as New Leaf, Kurtwood Smith as Uncle Dave, Terry O'Quinn as Tom Walker, Timothy Spall as Donny, Eliana Alexander As Marisol Contreras, Alonso Alvarez As Emile Contreras, Calvin Benuto As Matthias Contrera.
Writer-Director
Steve Conrad, who is known for writing 'The Pursuit of Happyness' and 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' has also written 'Perpetual Grace LTD' and he is also directing the show. Steve also serves as one of the executive producers while the showrunner is Bruce Terris.
Trailer
The trailer of the show was released on March 6 and features how 'a divine plan' can go to hell in a handbasket. It all starts with $4 million and an old couple who are the parishioners at a church. A grifter thinks he can con them out of the money, because they are just two old people but is surprised to find everything geting out of control because Byron, the 'pa' of the church, turns out to be a badass. In his words, "I am the pale horse of death and hell follows me boy." So what will the ignorant grifter do?
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