TV Drama Screenings Festival: MGM

MGM is showcasing Billy the Kid, billed as an epic romantic adventure about the legendary outlaw, in the TV Drama Screenings Festival.

The eight-part Western/action-adventure tells the story of Billy the Kid—also known as William H. Bonney—from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.

“Billy the Kid is a meticulously researched and masterfully written coming-of-age story by Michael Hirst, the creator of Vikings,” says Chris Ottinger, president of worldwide television, distribution and acquisitions at the studio. “This series includes all of the action-packed excitement that you would expect from a Western drama, but also includes so many meaningful themes that will undoubtedly resonate with viewers around the globe today.”