Brimstone Presskit

Starring

PETER HORTON	Ezekiel Stone
JOHN GLOVER	Devil

Credits

Co-Executive Producers:	ETHAN REIFF CYRUS VORIS FELIX ENRIQUEZ ALCALA
Producers:	PETER HORTON PHIL PARSLOW
Createdby:	ETHAN REIFF CYRUS VORIS

Even the best maximum-security penitentiary sustains an occasional escape. It happened on Devil's Island. . . it happened on Alcatraz. . . and now, it's happened in Hell. Peter Horton stars as the only man who can banish scores of damned souls roaming the earth in the gritty thriller BRIMSTONE.

Fifteen years ago, conscientious New York cop Ezekiel Stone (Horton-thirtysomething) avenged the rape of his wife by killing her attacker in cold blood. After his own death in the line of duty, Stone went to Hell for his transgression-until a mass jailbreak unleashed 113 of the most vile creatures ever to walk the planet, all possessing newfound supernatural powers. Now, the Devil promises the good-hearted Stone heavenly redemption in exchange for his bounty-hunting skills. And Stone sets out to fulfill his diabolical mission.

Though the Devil can't be beat, even he answers to a higher power. If Stone fails to round up the errant minions, there's Hell to pay in the underworld, and the price is eternal fire and BRIMSTONE.

BRIMSTONE (Production Credits)

"Brimstone" focuses on the "life" of Ezekiel Stone, who is commissioned by the Devil to return to earth to capture 113 souls who have escaped the gates of Hell and are cornmitting the atrocities of their former lives.

FORMAT:	A one-hour drama series for the Fox Television Network
ON AIR:	Fridays, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
STARRING:	PETER HORTON (Ezekiel Stone) JOHN GLOVER (The Devil)
CREATED BY:	Ethan Reiff & Cyrus Voris
PRODUCED BY:	Warner Bros. Television
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:	Ian Sander, Kim Moses
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:	Ethan Reiff ,Cyrus Voris, Felix Alcala
PRODUCER:	Peter Horton, Phil Parslow

BRIMSTONE (Show Description)

Ezekiel Stone has literally found Hell on Earth in the action thriller "Brimstone." Fifteen years ago, New York's most prominent detective, Zeke Stone (Peter Horton - "thirtysomething"), avenged his wife's rape by murdering her attacker in cold blood. After his own death in the line of duty, Stone is judged by the Devil (John Glover) himself and found to be no better than the criminals he hunted down on the streets of New York.

"Brimstone" is produced by Warner Bros. Television and airs Fridays (8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on the Fox Television Network. The series was created by Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris with Reiff, Voris and Felix Alcala serving as co-producers.

Stone is sent to Hell to suffer his penance--but there is unrest in the netherworld. A mass "jailbreak" has unleashed 113 of the most vile souls ever condemned to Hell into the unsuspecting land of the living. Now, the Devil promises Stone heavenly redemption in exchange for his bounty-hunting skills. For each soul that Stone captures, a corresponding Runic tattoo etched into his torso vanishes. If he fails to round up the errant demons, the price will be eternal fire and brimstone for Stone--and the world. If he is successful, it could mean his own redemption.

BRIMSTONE (Cast and Producer Biographies)

PETER HORTON (Ezekiel Stone/Producer)

Peter Horton has established himself as a multitalented artist, integrating acting, directing and producing. Horton returns to prime-time television as the star and producer of "Brimstone."

His feature film directorial debut was "The Cure," starring Annabella Sciorra and Brad Renfro, and he will soon be directing "Havoc" for New Line and Michael Stipe's (of the rock group REM) Single Cell Productions this spring. Horton created, produced and co-starred in the television movie "Murder Live."

Horton's television directorial debut was for the Afterschool Special "One Too Many" starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Val Kilmer. He starred in "thirtysomething," directing six episodes, and he also starred in the Robert Altman pilot "Gun." In addition, Horton served as creative consultant on the series "Class of '96," directing the pilot episode as well as co-starring in several episodes. He also served as creative consultant on and directed the pilot for "Birdland."

Feature film credits include "Singles," "Fade To Black," "Split Image," "Where the River Runs Black," "Serial," "2 Days In the Valley" and Wim Wenders' "The End of Violence."

His television credits include "Custer," "Choices of the Heart," "The White Shadow," "Freedom" and "Into Thin Air: Death on Everest," based on the best-selling novel by Jon Krakauer.

Horton is a board member for the East Los Angeles charity "Jobs For A Future," which helps get kids who are involved in gangs off the streets and into jobs.

A native of Bellevue, Washington, Horton resides in Los Angeles with his wife.

JOHN GLOVER (The Devil)

John Glover is clearly an actor of enormous versatility whose staying power has earned him a Tony Award as well as Emmy and CableAce Award nominations throughout his career. Born in Kingston, New York, and raised in Salisbury, Maryland, he moved to New York after college where he landed small roles in regional theatre.

Glover made his official New York stage debut in "A Scent of Flowers," and from there he joined Hal Prince's New Phoenix Repertory Company, with whom he made his Broadway debut playing the title role in "The Great God Brown." He won both the Drama Desk Award and accolades from the critics. Among Glover's many Broadway theatre credits are "The Importance of Being Earnest," "Frankenstein" and "Love! Valour! Compassion!," for which he received a Tony Award in 1995.

Glover's feature film credits include "Julia," "Annie Hall," "Melvin and Howard," "Scrooged," "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Batman & Robin."

On television, Glover has starred in the television films "An Early Frost" and "Nutcracker: Money, Madness and Murder" and received Emmy nominations for both. He starred in HBO's "Traveling Man," earning a CableAce Award nomination. He starred in the television movies "Medusa's Child," "Dead By Midnight" and the upcoming movie "The Tempest."

His television series include "LA Law" and "Frasier"--both of which earned him Emmy nominations--as well as guest appearances on "Deep Space Nine," "The Wright Verdicts" and "South Beach. "

Glover resides in Los Angeles and spends time in Baltimore teaching theatre at Towson University.

FELIX ENRIQUEZ ALCALA (Co-Executive Producer)

Felix Enriquez Alcala began working as a documeetary filmmaker for the local PBS affiliate while still a college student at the Southern Methodist University film school. Following graduation, he directed and produced segments for "News Room," hosted by Jim Lehrer. Alcala next collaborated with director Ken Harrison on the short film "Who Built This Place?," which won first prize at the Chicago International Film Festival. He later joined the freelance production ranks, working as a gaffer, grip and assistant director on commercial and feature shoots in Dallas.

Alcala moved to Los Angeles and began working as a cinematographer, shooting network promos and commercials. He served as director of photography for such series as "Earth II," "I'll Fly Away," "Homefront" and various pilots. He moved into directing episodic television on such series as "NYPD Blue," "Profiler" and "Michael Hayes," and he received a DGA nomination for his work on the Emmy Award-winning drama "ER," a show he has helmed at least five times. Alcala also directed his first feature film, "Fire Down Below," starring Steven Seagal.

ETHAN REIFF (Creator/Co-Executive Producer)

Ethan Reiff was born in New York City, where he graduated from New York University with degrees in Film and History.

Together with his writing partner, Cyrus Voris, he wrote "Tales From The Crypt Presents Demon Knights," released by Universal Studios. The team also wrote "The Bamboo Man," a political thriller which was sold to Columbia Pictures.

Reiff and Voris are currently working on a feature adaptation of the DC graphic novel "Camelot 3000," a sci-fi retelling of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. He produced "Escape From Safehaven," "Under Surveillance" and "Brainsmasher....A Love Story."

Reiff, a longtime resident of the Park Slope section of Brooklyn, resides with his wife and son in Los Angeles.

CYRUS VORIS (Creator/Co-Executive Producer)

Cyrus Voris was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended the School for Creative and Performing Arts, majoring in Art and Drama. He then moved to New York and attended New York University's Film Production program. After graduation, he began writing screenplays and collaborating with a fellow NYU grad he met at a Mets/Reds game, Ethan Reiff.

Together, Voris and Reiff worked on low-budget films before scoring their first theatrical release, 1995's "Tales From The Crypt Presents Demon Knight." Several scripts followed, including "Bamboo Man," "Freddy vs. Jason" and "Camelot 3000." "Brirnstone" is both Cyrus and Ethan's first foray into television.

Voris resides in Los Angeles with his wife, son and daughter.