New ATLANTIS Cast Photos and Official Synopsis for Episode 1

BBC has released some new cast photos as well as a synopsis for the first episode of its new TV series – Atlantis. What can we expect? Well, some legendary heroes and mythical creatures, at least that’s the promise. Check out the official announcement and find more details about the show! Created by Howard Overman, Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps, Atlantis brings to life the vast store of Greek myths and legends re-imagined for a new generation. Or, if you prefer the official series synopsis: The city of Atlantis is a mysterious, ancient place; a world of bull leaping, of snake haired goddesses and of palaces so vast it was said they were built by giants. It’s into this strange, compelling realm that the young Jason arrives and an amazing adventure begins, bringing to life the vast store of Greek myths and legends re-imagined in the series. But we have official synopsis for the first Atlantis episode:

When Jason (Jack Donnelly) goes in search of his father he finds himself washed up on the shores of a mysterious land – a world of mythical creatures, soothsaying oracles and palaces so vast it is said they were built by giants: this is the city of Atlantis. But it seems the newcomer has chosen the wrong time to arrive in the fabled realm and Jason soon finds himself at the mercy of a deadly ritual, from which there can be no escape…

This new so-called thrilling fantasy drama, is set to premiere Saturday, September 28, and it stars Mark Addy, Jemima Rooper, Juliet Stevenson, Sarah Parish, Robert Emms, Aiysha Hart and Jack Donnelly.