One of the fastest growing networks in cable, Esquire embarks on a journey into its second original scripted series with the epic tale of "Beowulf," premiering Saturday, January 23rd at 10pm ET/PT. Based on the legendary English poem over a thousand years old, Beowulf tells the story of a disillusioned and damaged hero. The 13-episode, one hour drama will chronicle Beowulf's return to his home Herot, to make peace with his past. Unwittingly in search of a cause to believe in and a community to fight for, Beowulf finds himself wrongly accused of murder and hunts down the true perpetrator to avenge the death of his fellow kinsmen. Beowulf becomes Herot's tough but unconventional hero, responsible for upholding the law and protecting the town from danger. The last of a dying breed, Beowulf is a man capable of shaping the world around him by his actions and force of will. While this may seem like a familiar tale, Beowulf unearths the full story of the complicated, driven man behind the lore.

PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· David Ajala as Rate
· Ed Speleers as Slean
· Joanne Whalley as Rheda
· Kieran Bew as Beowulf
· Laura Donnelly as Elvina
· William Hurt as Hrothgar

CREW INFORMATION:
· James Dormer as CRTR/EP
· Katie Newman as EP
· Tim Haines as EP