A&E Network (via IGN) has debuted the first promo for the upcoming third season of the Psycho-inspired television series “Bates Motel,” which features an explicit reference to the original film.
A contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film, “Bates Motel” gives viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates psyche unravels through his teenage years. It stars Vera Farmiga in her Emmy-nominated role as Norma Bates with Freddie Highmore as the young Norman.
Bates Motel is produced by Universal Television for A&E Network. Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin serve as executive producers for Carlton Cuse Productions and Kerry Ehrin Productions respectively. Season 3 of the series will debut in March 2015 on A&E.