Wizard's First Rule will premiere the weekend of Nov. 1

Disney-ABC’s action-adventure series, Wizard's First Rule, executive-produced by Spiderman’s Sam Raimi, will premiere the weekend of Nov. 1 beginning with a two-hour premiere in national syndication, the company said Thursday.

Wizard’s First Rule has been cleared in 95% of the country, with the Tribune stations serving as the primary launch group. The show is expected to air on weekend afternoons, access and prime.

"Adapting Terry Goodkind’s brilliant work for television is a thrilling opportunity," said Executive Producer Sam Raimi. "The amazing characters and heartfelt story, combined with the captivating backdrop of New Zealand, will have viewers on the edge of their seats."

The series marks ABC Studios' first venture into broadcast syndication, and it is executive-produced by Raimi, Rob Tapert, Joshua Donen, Ned Nalle and Kenneth Biller.