FOX to Bow Outcast on Facebook in Europe & Africa

LONDON: FOX is debuting the first episode of its new demonic-possession drama Outcast on Facebook Live across 61 countries throughout Europe and Africa.

Episode one will be introduced on Facebook Live in countries such as the U.K., Italy, Spain, Poland, South Africa, Germany, Sweden and Turkey. The exclusive pilot preview will run this evening, with the series premiere on FOX set for the week of June 3.

Diego Londono, COO of FOX Networks Group for Europe and Africa, said: “Thanks to The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman has created an army of fans throughout the region. FOX is known for ‘The Best, First’ and by partnering with Facebook, we are giving the fans the chance to watch the new show at the same time across Europe and Africa. Outcast, a FOX Networks original, has been developed with an award-winning production team and an all-star cast, and we are proud to be partnering with Facebook to create a real TV event on such a huge scale.”