Syfy Chucky Series Adds Jennifer Tilly, Devon Sawa, Four Others to Cast
Mónica Marie Zorrilla, provided by
March 5, 2021
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Jennifer Tilly, the blonde bride to iconic creepy redhead “Chucky,” is set to reprise her role in the Syfy and USA Network series based on the central figure of the “Child’s Play” film franchise. Tilly is joined by castmates Zackary Arthur, Teo Briones, Alvia Alyn, Björgvin Arnarson and Devon Sawa, who is slated to play a recurring guest star.
Per a source with knowledge of the project, the series is not actually considered a reboot but rather a continuation of the original 1988 film and its six sequels, all penned by prolific horror screenwriter Don Mancini. The series hails from Don Mancini, who directed the last three films in the “Child’s Play” saga. Mancini will also serve as showrunner and executive producer in addition to directing the first episode.
Synopsis:
After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies and allies from Chucky’s past threatens to expose the truth behind the killings, as well as the demon doll’s untold origins as a seemingly ordinary child who somehow became this notorious monster.
Produced by UCP, the series will be executive produced by creator Don Mancini (
Hannibal, SYFY’s
Chucky: Devon Sawa leads full cast reveal for Child s Play TV series
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Channel Zero creator Nick Antosca has found its leading man in Devon Sawa (
Final Destination,
Idle Hands). According to Collider, cameras are set to roll on the series, with sources saying that Zackary Arthur (
Hereditary), Teo Briones (
The Young and the Restless) will also star.
In what s been said so far, Brad Dourif is expected to reprise his role as the voice of Chucky, with Jennifer Tilly also believed to be joining the series. She played Tiffany Valentine, Chucky s equally as f cked up partner, in