A&E has released the first official trailer for its new drama “Bates Motel,” a prequel series to Hitchcock’s Psycho from Carlton Cuse (“LOST”) and Kerry Ehrin (”Friday Night Lights”). The show follows the twisted relationship between a high school-aged Norman Bates and his controlling mother.

“Bates Motel” stars Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) as Norman Bates and Vera Farmiga (Source Code) as his mom, Norma Louise.

Co-stars include Nicola Peltz as Norman’s love interest Bradley Martin, Olivia Cook as his nerdy friend Emma Decody, Keegan Connor Tracy as his teacher Miss Watson, Max Thieriot as Norman’s half-brother Dylan Massett and Nestor Carbonell as sheriff Royce Romero.

“Bates Motel” premieres March 18 on A&E.

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