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Network: CBS All Access.

Episodes: 17 (hour).

Seasons: Two.

TV show dates: June 14, 2018 — July 25, 2019.

Series status: Cancelled.

Performers include: Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen.

TV show description:

From creator Mark Heyman, the Strange Angel TV show is based on the book by George Pendle. The drama is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult.

In 1930s Los Angeles, Jack is a chemical factory janitor but has aspirations of one day building rockets that can transport people...

The story of Jack Parsons has come to a premature end on television. CBS All Access has cancelled its Strange Angel TV series so there won't be a third season.

A historical period drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Peter  Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Angus Macfadyen, Laine Neil, and Veronica  Osorio. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of Caltech's Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult. In season two, with World War II in full swing, Jack's rocketry work is turning a profit. While he's part of the military-industrial complex by day, at night, he and his wife Susan (Heathcote) get deeper into their occult religion and they invite the sex...

Joseph Baxter Nov 26, 2019

CBS All Access has canceled its fact-based dark drama series, Strange Angel, after two seasons.

Strange Angel just had its proverbial wings clipped by its platform home, CBS All Access, which has canceled the historically-based, lasciviously occult, television series, leaving no room for a third season.

CBS All Access’s cancelation of Strange Angel after two seasons on the premium streaming service, as reported by THR, marks only the second time in the platform’s five-year history that an original series has been met with cancelation, with the lone precedent stemming back to its December 2018 cancelation of drama One Dollar. However, it won’t be an isolated incident, with the merger of CBS and Viacom expected to unleash a deluge of new original content for CBS All Access, which will lead to a statistically-inevitable share of casualties.

As Julie McNamara, Evp, Originals at CBS All Access, expresses...

“Strange Angel” has been canceled at CBS All Access.

The drama, about rocketry pioneer and occultist Jack Parsons, ended its second season in July.

“Strange Angel” starred Jack Raynor as Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Aerojet, who became a follower of cult leader Aleister Crowley. It also starred Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen.

“The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life,” said Julie McNamara, executive vice president of original content at CBS All Access in a statement.

Created by Mark Heyman and based on...

CBS All Access has canceled “Strange Angel” after two seasons.

“Strange Angel” was a Mark Heyman adaptation of George Pendle’s book of the same name. The work was inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons and explored the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction, according to the CBS All Access logline.

“‘Strange Angel’ will not be returning for a third season,” Julie McNamara, executive vice president of original content for CBS All Access, said in a statement. “The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life.”

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Is there magic in the air during the second season of the Strange Angel TV show on CBS All Access? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Strange Angel is cancelled or renewed for season three. CBS All Access and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the Strange Angel season two episodes. We invite you to rate them for us here.

A CBS All Access drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Angus Macfadyen, Laine Neil, and Veronica Osorio. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story...

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What does fate have in store for Jack Parsons? Has the Strange Angel TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on CBS All Access? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Strange Angel, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   

What's This TV Show About?

A CBS All Access drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Peter  Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Angus Macfadyen, Laine Neil, and Veronica  Osorio. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of Caltech's Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction,...

Laine Neil, who recurred in the first season of CBS All Access series Strange Angel, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2.

Neil plays Patty, Susan’s (Heathcote) half-sister, a firebrand whose spirit apparently hasn’t yet been broken by her domineering father. She appeared in five episodes in Season 1.

Created by Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, Strange Angel explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America’s rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals and living by the creed “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.”

At the conclusion of Season 1, Jack and his team from Caltech make a scientific breakthrough that secures the military’s interest as the country nears the brink of war. In season two, the U.S. is...

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Season 2 of “Strange Angel” will premiere on CBS Access on Thursday, June 13. The series, based off of George Pendle’s book of the same name, depicts the true story of Jack Parsons who during the 1930s straddled the world of pioneering science and sex magick.

Period drama Strange Angel is back for its season two on CBS All Access as of Thursday, June 13, once again exploring the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a CalTech scientist with a kinky after work side.

Straddling the worlds of science and the occult. Parsons was a key figure in Us rocketry, but also held riotous sex magic rituals as a devotee to Aleister Crowley’s religion, Thelema.

At the end of season one, Parsons and his team from Caltech made a scientific breakthrough that secured the military’s interest as the country neared the brink of war. In season two, the Us is fully engaged in World War II, transforming the Parsons rocketry work into a lucrative business and further entrenching him in the military-industrial complex.

While his career takes off, Parsons and his wife Susan’s devotion to their new occult religion grows, leading them to invite...

Vinny Chhibber (The Red Line) is set for a recurring role on the upcoming fourth season of TNT’s flagship drama series Animal Kingdom. Chhibber will portray Rahul, an arrogant billionaire used to getting what he wants; be it luxury items or women. When he’s told he can’t have something, he’ll spend any amount of money to have it. He enlists the help of Frankie (Dichen Lachman) and the Cody Boys. Berglund will play Olivia, a pretty, young, wealthy college freshman who shares a statistics class with ‘J’ (Finn Cole) and knows how to charm. Animal Kingdom stars Barkin as the matriarch of the Cody crime family, along with Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, Molly Gordon and Carolina Guerra. Chhibber will next be seen as a series regular on CBS’ The Red Line with Noah Wyle and Noel Fisher. His previous credits include the...

Strange Angel has found its Aleister Crowley. Turn alum Angus Macfadyen has been tapped to play the founder of Thelema opposite Jack Reynor in the second season of the CBS All Access series.

Created by Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, Strange Angel explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America’s rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals and living by the creed “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.”

At the conclusion of Season 1, Jack and his team from Caltech make a scientific breakthrough that secures the military’s interest as the country nears the brink of war. In season two, the U.S. is fully engaged in World War II, transforming Jack’s rocketry work into a lucrative business and further entrenching him in the military-industrial complex.

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Matthew Barnes (Atlanta) has booked a recurring role on the second season of CBS All Access’ Strange Angel from Scott Free Prods and CBS TV Studios.

What do you think of Jack Parsons during the first season of the Strange Angel TV show on CBS All Access? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether TV shows are cancelled or renewed. CBS All Access and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the Strange Angel season one episodes. We invite you to rate them for us, below.

A CBS All Access drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Reynor) and...

‘Strange Angel.’

Network Ten has rebranded its flagship and digital channels One and Eleven and will launch direct-to-consumer streaming and VOD service 10 All Access in December.

The new platform, which will sit alongside streaming and catch-up player 10 Play, will offer more than 7,000 commercial-free episodes including three CBS All Access original series – Tell Me A Story, One Dollar and Strange Angel.

The CBS-owned broadcaster said it would soon reveal the launch date, pricing and full content library. In the Us CBS All Access charges subscribers $US5.99 a month and $US9.99 a month for the advertiser-free service.

Network Ten is now Network 10 with a new logo, colour scheme and tone of voice. One has been rebranded as 10 Boss, targeting women and men over 40, while Eleven has become 10 Peach, aimed at 16-to-39-year-olds looking for escapist entertainment.

Ten’s chief executive Paul Anderson said: “We have changed things up and not only...

Strange Angel will be back! CBS All Access just announced they've renewed the TV show for a second season.

Based on the book by George Pendle, the historical drama is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult. The cast also includes Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen.

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Joseph Baxter Oct 29, 2018

CBS All Access has renewed the series, Strange Angel, setting it up for a second season of fact-based scientific/occult drama.

Strange Angel will continue to explore the odd – fact-based – story of Jack Parsons and the intersection of rocket science and the occult, thanks to a Season 2 renewal by network streaming platform CBS All Access.

The Strange Angel Season 2 renewal arrives as welcome validation for the intriguing historical series, which – initially set in the 1930s – follows the exploits of Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor), a crucial figure in the early development of rocket propulsion who is known to have fielded a double life as a disciple of an occult organization, thus making the series – much like Parsons's real life – a bizarre amalgam of science and mysticism.

On the series, Parsons's initial unassuming position as a janitor of a chemical factory proves to be the façade for a brilliant...

CBS All Access has given a second season renewal to its Ridley Scott-produced drama “Strange Angel.”

The series, which is based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, is inspired by the real-life story of rocket engineer and Thelemite occultist Jack Parsons, explores the intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. It was created for TV by Mark Heyman and stars Jack Reynor as Parsons.

At the conclusion of the first season, Jack and his team from Caltech make a scientific breakthrough that secures the military’s interest as the country nears the brink of war. In season two, the U.S. is fully engaged in World War II, transforming Jack’s rocketry work into a lucrative business and further entrenching him in the military-industrial complex. While Jack’s career takes off, he and his wife Susan’s devotion to their new occult religion grows,...

CBS All Access has given an official second season renewal of period original series Strange Angel, from Scott Free Prods. and CBS TV Studios. The pickup comes a month and a half after the series ended its 10-episode freshman run on the streaming platform. Strange Angel extends the perfect renewal record at CBS All Access, which is yet to cancel an original scripted series. It joins The Good Fight, also from Scott Free, which has been renewed for a third season, and Star Trek: Discovery and No Activity, both picked up for a second.

Strange Angel, which migrated to CBS All Access after going through extensive development and a writers room at AMC, explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America’s rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals and living by the creed “Do what...

“Strange Angel” has been renewed for a second season on CBS All Access. The drama, about rocketry pioneer and occultist Jack Parsons, ended its first season in August.

“We look forward to exploring the next chapter of Jack Parsons’ journey,” said Julie McNamara, executive vice president, original content, CBS All Access. “’Strange Angel’ and its talented cast and crew are the epitome of the type of programming we strive for at CBS All Access — daring, imaginative and unconventional.”

The series stars Jack Raynor as Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Aerojet, who became a follower of cult leader Aleister Crowley. The first season also starred Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen.

Created by Mark Heyman and based on the book of the same name by George Pendle, “Strange Angel” is produced by...

Vulture Watch What in the world is next for Jack Parsons? Has the Strange Angel TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on CBS All Access? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Strange Angel, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? A CBS All Access drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction,...

CBS All Access’ new drama “Strange Angel” explores the true, bizarre, dual life of Jack Parsons, a 1930s rocket enthusiast who helped create Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory but also fell into an occult religion than performed magic sex rituals. As he got deeper into Thelema, the religious movement created by Aleister Crowley, Parsons also became tight with L. Ron Hubbard — the sci-fi writer who would eventually create Scientology.

Hubbard doesn’t make an appearance in Season 1 of “Strange Angel,” which mostly focuses on Parsons’ early obsession with rockets and his belief that humans might one day break into space, along with his early curiosity in the occult and what led to him being recruited into that world.

But “Strange Angel” creator Mark Heyman, who adapted George Pendle’s book of the same name, said he won’t shy away from Hubbard and his relationship with Parsons when the time comes.

The story of Jack Parsons — the very real rocket scientist upon which “Strange Angel” is based — is a bizarre combination of ego and ambition that quite literally blew up in his face, when a chemical experiment exploded and killed him in 1952 when he was just 37 years old. Parsons was fascinated by all things considered fantastical, whether that be traveling to the moon or the Los Angeles occult scene that eventually became his stomping grounds. His life intersected in weird and fascinating ways with legendary figures like famed occultist Aleister Crowley and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. As his biographer George Pendle puts it, “By day he built rockets for the government, by night he emerged from a coffin to perform sex magic with his followers.”

A TV show about this man’s life should be fascinating. So why, then, does “Strange Angel” take so long to get to the good stuff?...

There's a new series coming from CBS called Strange Angel that was inspired by true story of Jack Parsons, who dreamed of building rockets and sending man into space. As you'll see, things take a strange an interesting turn. We have the first trailer to share with you and the show looks great!

Strange Angel was created by Mark Heyman and directed by David Lowery, which is probably why it looks so good! The series is based on George Pendle’s book of the same name and the story explores the "dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction" and this is the synopsis that was released:

Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor), a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker in 1930s Los Angeles, works as a janitor at a chemical factory but dreams of building rockets that will take mankind to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day,...

CBS All Access had a critical success with the “The Good Fight,” and now the premium service is expanding its slate with a new high-pedigree show. Created by “Black Swan” writer Mark Heyman and executive produced by Ridley Scott and David Lowery, “Strange Angel” is inspired by the true story of a rocket scientist with ties to occultist Aleister Crowley. CBS released a first look teaser earlier this month, but the first official trailer teases more of the story.

Per the official synopsis: “Jack Parsons (Reynor), a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker in 1930s Los Angeles, works as a janitor at a chemical factory but dreams of building rockets that will take mankind to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day, by night, Parsons is pulled into a new occult religion created by Aleister Crowley, performing sex magick rituals to bend the world...

Who would have thought that there was a connection with the birth of rocket science and the occult? In the new trailer for the forthcoming CBS All Access drama Strange Angel we see this fascinating story of Jack Parsons pan out as he goes from blue-collar worker to rocket engineer.

Based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, Strange Angel follows the real-life story of Jack Parson (Jack Reynor) a factory worker in 1930s Los Angeles who dreams of building rockets that will take a human being to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day, by night, Parsons is pulled into Crowley’s new occult religion that includes performing sex magick rituals to bend the world to his will and make his fantastical dreams a reality. The trailer blends all of this together — and it is certainly strange as the title suggests.

An innovative rocket scientist from humble origins who eventually came to be an occult disciple of Aleister Crowley: The story of Jack Parsons is so bizarre, it’s hard to believe it’s taken this long to turn it into a TV show. Given that it takes Parsons’ story from earth to the cosmos, it’s no surprise the new CBS All Access show “Strange Angel” turned to David Lowery as a director.

The streaming service released the first trailer and images for the upcoming series, highlighting every part of Parsons’ legendary past. “Free Fire” and “Sing Street” star Jack Reynor leads the way as Parsons, tracking from his La beginnings through his twin fascinations. From creator Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s 2005 book, “Strange Angel” also stars Bella Heathcote and Rupert Friend.

It’s not the first TV trip for Lowery, who was also behind the...

CBS All Access announced today that their forthcoming original drama series Strange Angel will launch on Thursday, June 14. The first season will include 10 episodes and will be available on demand weekly on subsequent Thursdays.

Strange Angel is created by Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s book of the same name. The drama series is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction.

Jack Reynor will play Jack Parsons, the brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker, who started as a janitor at a chemical factory but had fantastical dreams that eventually led to the birth of American rocketry. Along the way, he fell into a mysterious world that included sex magick rituals at night, ultimately becoming a disciple of occultist Aleister Crowley. Parsons used Crowley’s teachings of self-actualization to support his endeavor to the stars.

Reynor is joined by Bella Heathcote,...

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Karl Makinen (The Walking Dead) has booked a recurring role opposite Rupert Friend,...

Actress Elena Satine ("Revenge") has been cast in the biopic drama series "Strange Angel" from Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions, based on George Pendle's book of the same name, set in a world of 'sex magic', occult rites and supernatural ceremonies during 1930's Hollywood:

"...'John (Jack) Parsons', a brilliant chemist, maverick rocketeer, and inventor of rocket fuel, had been performing mystic rites and summoning spirits as a follower of 'the beast' Aleister Crowley.

"Fueled from childhood by dreams of space flight, Parsons was a crucial innovator during rocketry's birth. 

"But his visionary imagination also led him into the occult community thriving in 1930's Los Angeles...

"...leading to his death in a mysterious explosion at age thirty-seven..."

Satine will play 'Maggie', who makes a living designing costumes for Rko Pictures when she meets up with Parsons.

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Revenge alum Elena Satine is set for a key recurring role opposite Rupert Friend, Jack Reynor and Bella Heathcote in Strange Angel, CBS All Access’ upcoming original drama series from Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions and CBS TV Studios.

Created by Mark Heyman based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, 1930s-set Strange Angel is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons (Reynor) and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction.

Satine will play Maggie, Ernest’s (Friend’s) wife. Beautiful and fashion-forward, she is an ex-Vaudeville song and dance girl who now makes her living designing costumes for Rko Pictures in the late 1930s. She gives off the appearance of being warm and carefree, though some of her husband’s activities cause her more grief than she’d like to admit.

Satine played Louise Ellis on the fourth season of ABC’s Revenge.

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New Zealand actress Bonnie Soper (Filthy Rich) will play Princess Diana, while Maggie Sullivun (Fargo) will portray Queen Elizabeth II. The movie will premiere sometime this spring, ahead of the May 19 royal wedding.

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* Peter Mark Kendall (Chicago Med), Michael Gaston (The Mentalist), Greg Wise (The Crown), Rade Šerbedžija (Downton Abbey), Zack Pearlman (Shameless) and Keye Chen (Silicon Valley) have joined the cast of CBS All Access’ Strange Angel,...

Bella Heathcote (The Man in the High Castle) has been cast as the female lead opposite Jack Reynor in CBS All Access' drama series Strange Angel from Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions and CBS TV Studios. Created by Mark Heyman based on George Pendle's book of the same name, Strange Angel is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons (Reynor) and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. Heathcote will play Susan…...

There is good news afoot for the fanatical fans of Rupert Friend.

He's coming back to the small screen in what sounds like an incredibly interesting role.

CBS All Access announced today that the Emmy Award nominee Friend has joined the cast of its upcoming original drama series, Strange Angel.

Friend will play Ernest Donovan, the enigmatic neighbor of Jack Parsons (portrayed by Jack Reynor) who becomes the young scientist’s tour guide into the illicit underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles.

A lost soul and drifter, Donovan pulls Parsons out of his humdrum existence and into a strange new religion that encourages its followers to pursue their deepest and darkest desires as a means of bending the world to their will.

Earlier this month, it was announced that Jack Reynor will star in the series as Jack Parsons, a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker of 1930s Los Angeles who started...

Homeland alum Rupert Friend has been cast opposite Jack Reynor in CBS All Access' drama series Strange Angel from Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions. Created by Mark Heyman (Black Swan, The Skeleton Twins) and based on George Pendle's book, Strange Angel is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. Friend will play Ernest Donovan, the enigmatic neighbor of Parsons…...

Ok, now we know for sure that Quinn is dead. Ill-fated Homeland hitman Rupert Friend has landed a starring role in CBS All Access’ forthcoming drama series Strange Angel, TVLine has learned.

Based on British author George Pendle’s 2005 book of the same name, the series follows Jack Parsons (Electric Dreams‘ Jack Reynor), a “mysterious and brilliant” man living in 1930s Los Angeles, “who by day helps birth the entirely unknown discipline of American rocketry, and by night is a performer of sex magic rituals and a disciple to occultist Aleister Crowley.”

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Jack Reynor has been tapped to star in CBS All Access’ drama series Strange Angel from Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions. Created by Mark Heyman (Black Swan, The Skeleton Twins) and based on George Pendle's book of the same name, Strange Angel is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. Reynor will play Jack Parsons, a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker of…...