AMC+ AND SUNDANCE NOW REVEAL TRAILER AND KEY ART FOR ENCHANTING NEW DRAMA SANCTUARY: A WITCH’S TALE

NEW YORK, December 7, 2023 – AMC+ and Sundance Now, today, reveal the trailer and key art for the seven-part drama series, Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale , written and created by Debbie Horsfield and adapted from the novel by V.V. James, which was hailed as “brilliant” and “captivating” by critics worldwide. The Sundance Now Original series debuts with a two-episode premiere on Thursday, January 4, exclusively on AMC+ and Sundance Now, with new episodes airing weekly. The series will be available on applicable platforms in the U.S. and Canada.

Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is set in a contemporary world where witchcraft is real. It takes place in the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, as valued members of society. Until now…

At the heart of the story is Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), Sanctuary’s resident witch, on whom the town relies to solve their problems when conventional remedies have failed. When local teen rugby star, Dan Whithall, dies tragically in an apparent accident, his death exposes a terrifying undercurrent of suspicion and fear towards Sarah and her teenage daughter, Harper (Hazel Doupe). Mother of the deceased, Abigail (Amy de Bhrun), once Sarah’s closest friend, is wracked with grief, and to avenge her son’s death, launches a modern-day witch-hunt to get “justice,” no matter what the cost.

Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale stars Cassidy, Doupe and de Bhrun, along with Stephanie Levi-John, Valerie O’Connor, Kelly Campbell and Stephen Lord. The series is executive produced by Monumental Television (Mrs Sidhu Investigates, Harlots) and is directed by Lisa Mulcahy and Justin Molotnikov.

 

Episode Synopses:

Episode 1 – Premieres Thursday, January 4 on AMC+ and Sundance Now
When a teen sports star dies at a party, a police investigation suggests there’s more to his death than meets the eye.

Episode 2 – Premieres Thursday, January 4 on AMC+ and Sundance Now
Sarah seeks to disprove accusations of witchcraft against her daughter Harper whilst Abigail resorts to blackmail.

Episode 3 – Premieres Thursday, January 11 on AMC+ and Sundance Now
As magic is confirmed at the crime scene Harper makes a shocking revelation which sends Abigail into full revenge mode.

Episode 4 – Premieres Thursday, January 18 on AMC+ and Sundance Now
Harper’s accusations put suspicion onto her and Sarah, and a memorial vigil incites ill feeling.

Episode 5 – Premieres Thursday, January 25 on AMC+ and Sundance Now
Following the dunking, Sarah decides to cast a spell over the whole of Sanctuary. A revelation pushes Abi into action.

Episode 6 – Premieres Thursday, February 1 on AMC+ and Sundance Now
Abigail seeks to clear Dan’s name by whipping up anti-witch feeling amidst a mystery virus and evidence of dark magic.

Episode 7 – Premieres Thursday, February 8 on AMC+ and Sundance Now
With Sanctuary cut off from the outside world, Abigail has free rein to exact the ultimate revenge on Sarah and Harper.