What’s done in the dark will be brought to the light. The Black Dahlia murder, one of the most famous murders in history, still remains unsolved to this day. Director Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman, Monster) has released a new trailer on Twitter for TNT‘s highly anticipated limited suspense drama, “I Am the Night” which dives into the true events surrounding the Hodel family and their alleged connection to the murder.
Synopsis: Inspired by true events, “I Am the Night” tells the gripping story of Fauna Hodel, a teenage girl who is given away at birth, and grows up outside of Reno, Nevada. Fauna lives more-or-less comfortably with the mysteries of her origin, until one day she makes a discovery that leads her to question everything. As Fauna begins to investigate the secrets of her past, she meets a ruined reporter, haunted by the case that undid him. Together they follow a sinister trail that swirls ever closer to an infamous Los Angeles gynecologist, Dr. George Hodel, a man involved in some of Hollywood’s darkest debauchery, and possibly, its most infamous unsolved crime.
TNT makes fantastic original programming, and “I Am the Night” looks like it will meet (and possibly even exceed) that standard. Well cast and well shot, the trailer generates much excitement and anticipation regarding the events that are to unfold. Even though these events technically have already occurred in history, there is still something mysterious and alluring about it and come January eager eyes will wait to see the sordid story of the Hodel family.
“I Am the Night” is written by Sam Sheridan and directed by Patty Jenkins. The series has a talented roster including Chris Pine (Wonder Woman), India Eisley (Underworld Awakening, Look Away) as Fauna Hodel, Tony Award Winner Jefferson Mays (The Americans, Law & Order: SVU) as George Hodel, Leland Orser (Berlin Station) as Peter Sullivan, Yul Vazquez (Last Flag Flying) as Billis, Dylan Smith (Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Lemonade) as Sepp, Golden Brooks (Girlfriends) as Jimmy Lee, Justin Cornwell (Training Day, We Are Boats) as Terrence Shye, Jay Paulson (Mad Men ) as Ohls and Connie Nielsen (Wonder Woman) as Corinna Hodel. “I Am the Night” premieres Monday, January 28, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on TNT.
