Production on the Second Season of El Rey's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN to Kick Off this October

EL REY NETWORK today announced that production on the sophomore season of Robert Rodriguez's "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series," the network's first scripted drama, will start production in Austin (home to Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios) beginning October 2014.

Season two will be comprised of 13 hour-long episodes (three additional as compared to season one) allowing fans to sink their teeth into a Supernatural series described as a "fascinating ride" with "raw nerve and witty dialogue." In addition to its berth on El Rey Network, the franchise is available exclusively on Netflix in Canada, the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, the Netherlands and Latin America with season one becoming available on the service in the U.S. on August 19. Other international territories where the series is available include Australia, China and the Middle East. Returning are all leading cast members including Wilmer Valderrama, D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz and Eiza Gonzalez.

Scott Sassa, El Rey Network's Vice Chair, commented on the deal: "Reimagining this franchise for television viewers was the perfect foundation for the launch of El Rey. Our distribution partnerships have allowed us to broaden the reach of this anchor series and give fans the perfect opportunity to catch up before season two hits the air next year."

Robert Rodriguez, EL REY NETWORK founder and series creator, added: "Being able to revisit the world of 'Dusk' and expand on the story and characters from the film was incredibly gratifying and I am thrilled that our fans across the globe will have the opportunity to experience that world through our relationship with Miramax." Rodriguez explained. "I look forward to creating an unexpected and compelling narrative for our characters in season two and giving our fans the kind of content they have come to expect from El Rey."

"From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" is an EL REY NETWORK production in association with Rodriguez International Pictures, FactoryMade Ventures, Miramax and Sugar Cane Entertainment. Executive producers are Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Coto (also showrunner), Diego Gutierrez (also writer) and FactoryMade Ventures and EL REY NETWORK co-founders John Fogelman and Cristina Patwa.