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A&E Orders Bates Motel From Lost's Carlton Cuse

A&E has ordered 10 episodes of the Psycho-inspired series Bates Motel, the network announced on Monday.From Lost's Carlton Cuse and Friday Night Lights' Kerry Ehrin, the drama is a contemporary exploration of Norman Bates' early years. It will focus on his relationship with his mother Norma and how he became a serial killer. "We are proud to be partnering with and Kerry Ehrin on their thrilling reinvention of one of the most compelling characters in cinematic history," A&E executives Rob DeBitetto and David McKillop said. "It's a provocative project from two of the best storytellers in the business and we're looking forward to getting started."

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Robyn Ross

A&E has ordered 10 episodes of the Psycho-inspired series Bates Motel, the network announced on Monday.
From Lost's Carlton Cuse and Friday Night Lights' Kerry Ehrin, the drama is a contemporary exploration of Norman Bates' early years. It will focus on his relationship with his mother Norma and how he became a serial killer.

"We are proud to be partnering with and Kerry Ehrin on their thrilling reinvention of one of the most compelling characters in cinematic history," A&E executives Rob DeBitetto and David McKillop said. "It's a provocative project from two of the best storytellers in the business and we're looking forward to getting started."

Casting on the project will begin immediately with a premiere slated for 2013.