The story will take place in 1930s Los Angeles and will feature Mexican-American folklore, especially the deity Santa Muerte. It will deal with the racism of the time adding a supernatural plot to mix in with reality.
"Penny Dreadful"'s creator, writer and executive producer John Logan will also take the helm for all three positions for the spinoff.
Daniel Zovatto has starred in HBO's "Here and Now", "Fear the Walking Dead" and "Don't Breathe"