Horror is taking over the television industry as every network is trying to come up with something to keep their audience horrified, yet attracted enough to return for more. AMC has entered another player in the game in the form of ‘NOS4A2’. It is adapted from the book of the same name by Joe Hill. If you need any reassurance on the horror factor, you should know that Hill’s other works have also been successfully adapted for the screen, including ‘Horns’, ‘Locke and Key’ and ‘In the Tall Grass’. Also, he is the son of Stephen King!
The series is created by Jamie O’Brien, who also executive produces the show alongside Hill and Lauren Corrao. AMC Studios produces it along with The Tornante Company. Kari Skogland serves as the director for various episodes. She is known for her work in series like ‘Queer as Folk’, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, ‘Boardwalk Empire’, ‘Vikings’, ‘The Walking Dead’, ‘House of Cards’ and ‘The Punisher’. She is also set to be a part of Disney Plus’s ‘Falcon and Winter Soldier’ series.
NOS4A2 Cast: Who’s in It?
‘NOS4A2’ stars Zachary Quinto in the role of Charlie Manx, an immortal monster who feeds off the soul of children. Quinto is an Emmy nominated actor, best known for his role in Ryan Murphy’s ‘American Horror Story’ and as Spock in J.J Abrams’ reboot of ‘Star Trek’. He has also appeared in ‘Hotel Artemis’, ‘24’, ‘Angels in America’, ‘Hitman: Agent 47’, ‘Snowden’ and ‘In Search Of…’.
Ashleigh Cummings plays the role of Vic McQueen, a girl who has the ability to track down Manx. She is known for her work in films and TV shows like ‘Tomorrow, When the War Began’, ‘Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries’, ‘Puberty Blues’, ‘Pork Pie’, ‘Hounds of Love’, ‘Gallipoli’, ‘Westside’ and ‘Dance Academy’. She is also set to appear in the upcoming ‘The Goldfinch’.
Olafur Darri Olafsson stars as Bing Partridge. He is known for his work in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, ‘Contraband’, ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’, ‘Emerald City’, ‘The Last Witch Hunter’, ‘Banshee’, ‘A Walk Among the Tombstones’ and ‘The Widow’. Virginia Kull plays the role of Linda McQueen. She is known for her work in movies and TV shows like ‘Big Little Lies’, ‘The Looming Tower’, ‘Twin Peaks’, ‘Sneaky Pete’, ‘Mr Mercedes’, ‘This Is Us’, ‘Gracepoint’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire’.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach portrays the character of Chris McQueen. He has worked in films and TV shows like ‘The Punisher’, ‘The Last Ship’, ‘Girls’, ‘Damages’, ‘John Adams’, ‘We’ll Never Have Paris’, ‘Suburban Girl’ and ‘Live Free or Die’. Jahkara Smith appears in the role of Maggie Leigh. Karen Pittman is cast as Angela Brewster. She has worked in films and TV shows such as ‘Last Night’, ‘Custody’, ‘Detroit’, ‘Top of the Morning’, ‘Luke Cage’, ‘The Americans’, ‘One Life to Live’, ‘Person of Interest’ and ‘Elementary’.
Rarmian Newton plays the role of Drew. He has worked in movies and TV shows such as ‘Tell Me A Story’, ‘Rise’, ‘The Family’, ‘The Doctor Blake Mysteries’, ‘Dance Academy’ and ‘Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King’. Darby Camp appears in the role of Haley Smith. She has previously been a part of films and TV shows like ‘Big Little Lies’, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, ‘The Leftovers’, ‘The Summer Sisters’ and ‘Drop Dead Diva’. Ashley Romans is cast as Tabitha Hunter. She has worked in movies and TV shows like ‘Hermione Granger and the Quarter Life Crisis’, ‘Shameless’, ‘I’m Dying Up Here’, ‘Christmas Crime Story’ and ‘Slave Girls on the Moon’.
NOS4A2 Plot: What’s It About?
‘NOS4A2’ follows the story of a girl named Vic McQueen. While riding back home on her bicycle, she comes across a path that she calls the Shorter Way Bridge. This bridge allows her a way to find the thing that she wants by sending her there every time she crosses the bridge. This way, she can never lose anything and even finds the stuff that seems impossible to recover. However, all these trips take a toll on her, physically and mentally. On one trip, she comes across a librarian named Maggie who tells her about the Wraith, a supernatural entity that captures children. She warns Vic to stay away from him. However, due to the tensions at her house because of her parents, Vic decides that the only way to get their attention is to get kidnapped by the Wraith. She uses the bridge to find his house. However, once in there, she discovers some horrifying secrets and her indulgence brings her under the radar of the creature. He won’t leave her alone now. Never.
NOS4A2 Season 1 Release Date: When Will It Premiere?
‘NOS4A2’ season 1 is set to premiere on June 2, 2019. AMC’s previous jumps into the horror genre have proved to be very successful for the network. With the exciting new premise of the show and a line-up of some very good actors, this series is set to profit from the recent increase in the audience’s favour for horror thrillers. There hasn’t been any word of ‘NOS4A2’ season 2, but I’m sure it’ll follow soon after the response for the series comes in. When we receive further information on this subject, we will update this section.
NOS4A2 Trailer:
If you have been waiting for something new to give you nightmares, then ‘NOS4A2’ is the answer to your prayers. You can catch all its episodes on AMC, once it airs. Take a look at the trailer and prepare yourself for some sleepless nights:
