‘American Gods’ Trailer: The Old Gods And The New Go To War
By Jacob Hall/March 15, 2017 11:02 am EST
Over the weekend, I attended the world premiere of the pilot episode at SXSW and wrote up some early impressions. While it’s too early to say much (extensive reactions will be arriving next month), it’s safe to say that fans of wild fantasy, strange mysteries, gory genre fare, and extensive world-building will find a ton to love.
The lead character here is Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle), a recently released convict who returns home to bury his wife and meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane), a traveling con man in need of some muscle. It’s not long before Shadow learns that he is in way over his head – his new employer is one of many ancient gods brought over to America by the beliefs of immigrants and left alone and powerless as their followers began to direct their worship elsewhere. The old gods of ancient myth and the new gods of modern America (representing media, the internet, finance, and so on) are heading for a clash, with Shadow caught in the middle.
