FX's 'The Strain' Season 2 Spoilers: Carlton Cuse, Corey Stoll, Mía Maestro's First Look Promo!

FX has released a new promo before the July premiere date for Season 2 of The Strain. Based on Guillermo Del Toro's bestselling novels, published by Dark Horse Comics, showrunner Carlton Cuse (Lost) takes a first look look at Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll) and Nora Martinez (Mia Maestro)'s upcoming battle against The Master.

The first season followed Ephraim Goodweather (Stoll) and Nora Martinez (Maestro) as they discovered a deadly vampire plague spreading across New York City. During their search for a cure, an old and retired vampire hunter, Abraham Setrakian, (David Bradley) and a rat exterminator, Vasiliy Fet (Kevin Durand), join the crusade to defeat the ancient evil. They must all work together to save the world from The Master and his minions, including Thomas Eichorst (Richard Sammel).

Don't forget to check out our 5 reasons why you should get The Strain Season 1: Premium Blu-Ray here:

According to Blastr, the official synopsis for season two follows:

"The Strain is a high concept thriller that tells the story of "Dr. Ephraim Goodweather," the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

In the behind-the-scenes video, Cuse joins the entire cast as they discuss what's coming in the sophomore season. Based on the footage, we've got more scares, vampire kills, and new faces.

Watch Inside The Strain: Season 2 FIRST LOOK here:

As we previously mentioned, FX, Instructure and the University of California, Irvine have teamed up for the open online course, "Fight or Die: The Science Behind FX's The Strain." The class will explore the biological parasite and cyber virus themes presented within the vampire drama.

Check out out 5 thoughts on the second season official trailer here:

Season 2 ofThe Strain premieres July 12, 2015 on FX.

Readers, are you excited for the show's return?