AMC celebrates The Killing with a crime thriller quiz

The Killing, AMC’s new original series based on the popular Danish television series Forbrydelsen and tells the story of the murder of a young girl in Seattle and the subsequent police investigation, is almost here. To celebrate, AMC has posted the “How Would You Be Cast in a Crime Thriller.”

The Killing ties together three distinct stories around a single murder, including the detectives assigned to the case, the victim’s grieving family, and the suspects. The story also explores local politics as it follows politicians connected to the case. As the series unfolds, it becomes clear that there are no accidents, everyone has a secret, and while the characters think they’ve moved on, their past isn’t done with them.

The series stars Mireille Enos (Big Love) as Sarah Linden, the lead homicide detective that investigates the death of Rosie Larsen; Billy Campbell (Once and Again) as Darren Richmond, Seattle’s City Council President and now running for Mayor; Joel Kinnaman (Snabba Cash) as Stephen Holder, an ex-narc cop who joins the homicide division in the investigation to find Rosie’s killer; Michelle Forbes (True Blood) as Rosie’s mother, Mitch Larsen; and Brent Sexton (W., In the Valley of Elah) as Rosie’s father, Stan Larsen. The pilot is directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster).

Season one of The Killing will consist of thirteen one-hour episodes and debuts with a 2 hour premiere on Sunday, April 3, 2011, at 9 pm/ 8 pm Central Time.

CLICK HERE to take the quiz.

More information on AMC’s The Killing will be released through the official Killing Facebook and Twitter pages.