Ahead of its 2013 debut, Entertainment Weekly have revealed the first look at young Norman Bates and his pre-skeletal mother Norma in A&E’s PSYCHO prequel series BATE’S MOTEL. 

With a cast that includes Freddie Highmore & the excellent Vera Farmiga in the principal roles, and one-time LOST showrunner Carlton Cuse steering the ship, we’re actually quite looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Here’s the pic…

BATES MOTEL will air sometime next year. We’ll let you know when more information hits.

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