Jake Hamilton visits set of new FOX series 'Lucifer'

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - It's the hottest new show on television. In fact, you could even say it's hot as hell.

FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton was invited to the Vancouver set of the new FOX series “Lucifer,” where the prince of darkness – also known as actor British actor Tom Ellis – talked about what it takes to play the devil.

It’s no secret that Lucifer has been featured countless times throughout pop culture. From Al Pacino to Robert De Niro, some of the greatest actors of all time have taken on the role of Satan. And now, it's time for Ellis to try it out but he says that this is a different version of a familiar story.

But there are benefits to playing Beelzebub, like getting to do exactly what you want.

And that’s just the beginning – because Lucifer has a lot of tricks up his sleeves this season and FOX 32 is about to get hot as hell.

Lucifer premieres Monday at 8 p.m., right after the X-Files.