This is England star Joseph Gilgun is to play Irish vampire Proinsias Cassidy opposite Love/Hate's Ruth Negga in Preacher, the new series from Walking Dead maker AMC, which is based on the acclaimed comic of the same name.
Preacher tells the story of Jesse Custer, a Texan preacher who becomes possessed by a supernatural creature.
Joining him on his adventures are his ex-girlfriend, criminal crackshot Tulip (Negga), and Cassidy, who Deadline.com says is described as "an incorrigible mischief-maker" who is "up for anything" .
It is reported that Dominic Cooper has been involved in some discussions about the role of Custer.
Actor Seth Rogen and his production partner and This is the End and The Interview director Evan Goldberg have developed the series, will direct the pilot and also serve as executive producers.
