Spoilers below for most of the first season of The Beauty for anyone who hasn’t yet watched on FX or via Hulu subscription.

Sometimes the best TV just holds a mirror up to society and dramatizes the loudest reflections, and sometimes reality is already so warped that an extra bit of zhuzh is necessary to take the story over the top. Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson’s The Beauty is just such a show, bringing an already prescient and stellar comic book series (from creators Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley) fully into the billionaire-spotted wasteland we call the present, centering on a perfection-encoded STD that people are perfectly willing to doom themselves to contract.

The Beauty is certainly unlike anything else hitting the 2026 TV schedule, but it also stands apart from a lot of the other projects that Murphy has created, co-created and produced over the last 27 years, despite sharing similar genres, themes and cast members. I’m admittedly not a completist when it comes to his TV oeuvre, and more readily flock to genres that show off his darker interest,, but I feel very nearly entirely confident in saying The Beauty is his best work yet.*

That qualifying asterisk will get explained lower, but I’d rather jump right into talking about why I think this weird and hilarious body horror mystery thriller is a Murphy-tethered creative team at the top of its game. I know the first season isn’t even over yet, and that this might sound like early bell-ringing, so let me talk out some of the reasons why I think The Beauty rises above.

The Beauty Is Telling A Gripping Story That Has A Clear Beginning, Middle And Endgame Scenario

Less an issue with streaming shows than network and cable projects, but Ryan Murphy creations can often start off extremely strong before going completely off the rails in every which way. (Which has its own inherent enjoyment factor, to be sure.) Many other cases will hook audiences for the majority of a season, only to poison the well with an ill-advised ending, a la The Watcher. (Or for just continuing the madness for too long in general, cough-Nip/Tuck-cough.)

The Beauty, however, even as it jumps around from the present to the past, has never once felt as if characters or story beats were spinning out in place without a clear next step in the narrative. Even as it jumps from romance to action to grossness, even as giant twists are introduced, and even as episodes get seemingly hijacked by unfamiliar characters, the forward momentum hasn't wavered.

The Beauty's Superb Cast And Their Characters All Feel Of The Same Universe

Similar to how plotlines can veer into questionable territories when seasons go on a little too long, some of the cast members and characters that populate the dozens of Ryan Murphy creations can sometimes feel as if they're in a completely different production that does not run parallel to anyone else's arcs and performance energy. Issues like these tend to crop up in episodes where creators/showrunners aren't as heavily invested, with other writers and directors stepping in, with the shift in authority making it easier for tonal inequality.

That's somehow not the case within The Beauty, possibly because so many of the characters exist on heightened plains of self-obsession. Evan Paters' Cooper is the most "normal" person on this show, but even he feels like he stepped out of a pulpy, whiskey-soaked P.I. novel from the '40s. So even if his energy isn't ramped up to where Ashton Kutcher's is at any given point, they're still both highly performative, and thus don't feel at odds.

The Twists Aren't Too Twisty (The Clown), And The Drama Isn't Too Melodramatic

Many of the surprises embedded in The Beauty are smart and organic to the story, such as having Jordan get infected with the Beauty so early on due to a lapse in judgment, or Jeremy's arc of trying to be a better person than his life as an incel. Elsewhere, twists come from learning new information in flashbacks that changes what we know about things in the present. It's not exactly rocket science, but the American Horror Story-verse is full of batshit, out-of-nowhere twists that aren't nearly as germane.

The ongoing theme here is obviously "moderation," and that also goes for the story beats that could have very easily fallen into maudlin and melodramatic territory, such as everything involving the daughter of John Carroll Lynch's Meyer Williams and his wife Juliana, portrayed by Kelli O'Hara. I was fully ready for that story to take some horrendous turn involving their progeria-afflicted daughter Joey (Kaylee Halko). That dark turn could still come, certainly, but the fact that there was a "happy" ending to begin with is almost unheard of for a Ryan Murphy horror.

Asterisk Explained: The Reason I'm Not Fully 100% Behind The Beauty Being The Best

Okay, there are technically two reasons, but they're both minute enough to get smashed together and count as one.

First, the last two episodes of the season still haven't aired, and for all that I'm hyper-confident that they'll be just as great as the preceding nine episodes, there is absolutely the possibility that any and all of the aforementioned graces will be shat upon and returned to sender as the story spins wildly out of control. I don't think the chances are very high, but I know they exist.

Second, there's a part of me that will never be able to love another Ryan Murphy show as much as I love American Horror Story as a whole, despite not feeling as strongly about certain seasons as others. Some of my first large-scale writing for CinemaBlend was covering AHS: Murder House, and the years I wrote up those seasons will always be cherished. Of course, even that first season spread across the entire spectrum from "really good" to "dog fart soup." But that was 15 years ago, and we're all smarter and better now. And The Beauty is undeniable proof.

The Beauty final two Season 1 episodes are set to hit FX and Hulu on Wednesday, March 4, at 9:00 p.m. ET. (Episodes also stream via Disney+ subscription.)

Spoilers below for anyone who hasn’t yet watched the first two episodes of The Beauty on FX or via Hulu subscription (or Disney+ subscription), so be warned!

With so many upcoming book-to-movie adaptations on the way, one can often be forgiven for not keeping up with every comic book series also getting the live-action treatment. But The Beauty should be on everyone’s watchlist, given its fantastical cautionary narrative, its applause-worthy gore and physical effects, and its A+ cast of series regulars and one-off cameos. Oh, let’s add “jaw-dropping twists” to that as well, as Episode 2’s ending essentially marked co-lead Rebecca Hall’s exit. And what a gooey exit it was.

Let’s break down exactly what happened to Hall’s FBI agent Jordan (and her partner Cooper, portrayed by Evan Peters), why it was such a twist from Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley’s comic source material, and what Rebecca Hall told CinemaBlend about her rather hasty exit, as seen in the video above.

The Big Jordan Twist, And How It Changes Up The Comic Book Arc

Let me first say that Evan Peters' Cooper and Rebecca Hall's Jordan are technically different characters from the comic's Dets. Drew Foster and Kara Vaughn, though they share some of the same characteristics, as well as the same kinetic friendship bond. Here in Ryan Murphy's world, though, Cooper isn't a married man, and the duo are banging the first time audiences meet them. Which was the first sign to comic readers that other big changes were at play.

A few issues into The Beauty's first arc, which itself takes place two years after the titular STD has become a worldwide phenomenon, it's revealed that Vaughn has the disease, without any clue as to how long she has left before things get all head-explode-y. When Hall was revealed to be cast as the Vaughn counterpart, I fully expected the second or third episode to reveal that - surprise! - Jordan has had the Beauty all along. But her and Cooper's libidinous action in the premiere turned that assumption upside-down.

Instead, following the two agents' half-candid and half-emotionally guarded convo about their casual status, Jordan rather quickly fell in with a too-attractive mate and bedded him without realizing how much it will affect her life and investigation. Because the consequence here is suffering a complete body-wrecking transformation that will no doubt make her kinship with Cooper even more complicated.

What starts with Rebecca Hall's body writhing and contorting across the bathroom floor soon becomes a giant skinbag of goop from which the new and "improved" Jordan emerges, now portrayed by The LIttle Mermaid's Jessica Alexander. It's like a mash-up of The Substance's monstro-body horror mixed with The Fly's ecto-nasty. A win-win, I'd say.

Rebecca Hall Reacts To Jordan's Big Twist And That Transformation Sequence

When I spoke with Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall about their shared (if brief) journey on The Beauty, and I of course had to ask for her thoughts on her character's wild reveal, and how that played into her taking the role. She told me:

Indeed. At no point in her two episodes did Jordan 1.0 come across as someone who needed more outside validation, or who felt insecure about herself. So it is an interesting tweak to the source material that our female lead has accidentally infected herself, especially given how it might change things up for everyone.

Hall continued, making a Psycho comparison between her here-and-gone arc to the aftermath of the scariest scene in Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller. (Which also involved someone making themselves more beautiful, if anyone wants to look at it that way.) As the actress put it:

I didn't fully realize it until watching the third episode, but The Beauty definitely suffered a loss by taking Rebecca Hall out of the loop. Which isn't a knock on Jessica Alexander's performance or anything, but more appreciating that the Iron Man 3 vet got to play a character that vibed with her own personality so well. Jordan and Cooper feel like two of the only people who represent normalcy in this show, so losing one-half of that equation is a bummer.

Still, it helps that Rebecca Hall's exit was so visually memorable, and she talked to me about filming that herky-jerky sequence, saying:

While a stunt performer was no doubt also utilized for Jordan's harrowing transition, especially the moments where Jordan's hair is hanging in her face, it does look like Hall filmed a lot of it herself. Thankfully for her sake, Alexander was the one who had to emerge from the fleshy coccoon with all that sinewy goo.

What will Cooper and Jordan's next interaction look like? When will it happen? Will Cooper also get the disease this season? Answers will come as new episodes of The Beauty air and stream every Wednesday on FX and Hulu.

As a comic book fanatic, I've long been primed for Ryan Murphy's adaptation of the twisted comic book series The Beauty, with cast members like Evan Peters, Rebecca Ferguson and Ashton Kutcher only helping to stoke my lofty excitement. Those hyped expectations have somehow only grown even larger now that FX has released the show's heightened and surprisingly hilarious first trailer, which puts the spotlight on Kutcher's character and the highly coveted STD that the show is named for.

That's right, the upcoming horror series The Beauty is about a sexually transmitted disease that people are clamoring to get, as it turns the afflicted gorgeous and model-esque, with the unfortunate caveat that the disease obliterates one's life expectancy, and can also turn sufferers wild and murderous just prior to their hyper-violet deaths. So ju-u-ust a touch different from your crabs and HIV.

Seen in the trailer above, Ashton Kutcher portrays the bazillionaire douchebag seemingly responsible for unleashing The Beauty onto an unsuspecting population. As if that weren't awful enough, the character goes by the name of The Corporation, which I'm pretty sure no respect-worthy person has ever called themselves. Not that he's bothered by his morally repugnant behavior or the effects that his product, so to speak, is having on users. Here's how he puts it:

While the full series could certainly prove me wrong, I can't help but think this looks like the most fun Ashton Kutcher has had with a TV role in ages, and that includes his and Mila Kunis' returns for That '90s Show.

While Kutcher is clearly the bad guy here from a viewer perspective, despite being a hero to those "suffering" from the Beauty, Evan Peters and Rebecca Ferguson are on the case as protagonist detectives Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett, respectively.

Also on board is Anthony Ramos, and I love seeing him back in a fun-loving villain role after he proved adversarial in the MCU's Ironheart. Here, he'll be portraying the similarly vaguely monikered The Assassin, and his trailer moments do indeed play up his deadly nature. Not to mention his stylish fashion choices.

As if those marquee names weren't excellent enough on their own, we can also look forward to seeing Jeremy Pope in a recurring capacity, along with guest stars such as Bella Hadid, Isabella Rossellini, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ben Platt and Jessica Alexander. Here's hoping a few other Ryan Murphy go-to stars pop up in surprising ways.

The Beauty was created for the page by writer Jeremy Haun and artist Jason A. Hurley, with the original series running for 30 issues from 2015-2019. Haun and Hurley reunited for a new comic book story arc that coincides with the FX show's arrival, with the first issue having hit shelves in October 2025.

Mila Kunis spoke in the past about her and Kutcher's kids watching inappropriate movies at a young age, so I can't imagine they'll be allowing the offspring to check out this comic adaptation until they're in college. But you can bet I'll be cemented in place when it debuts, even if I'm looking worse for the wear while doing so.

The Beauty is set to shake up the 2026 TV schedule with its body-dropping run on FX and via Hulu subscription starting on Wednesday, January 21, at 9:00 p.m. ET.

The American Horror Story franchise has been going strong since back in 2011 with the Murder House season that started it all, and that season is still my favorite out of all those that I've seen so far. Now, with creator Ryan Murphy revealing details about the long-awaited Season 13, the cast list has me convinced that I'm going to need to plan on tuning in after the end of the 2025 TV schedule. Not only are there many big names coming back, but one new cast member is going from Wicked to... well, something probably wicked in a different way!

Among those on the cast list (as revealed on Instagram on Halloween 2025) are several of the AHS cast members to appear in the most seasons. Brace yourself for some very familiar names, and check out who you can expect when American Horror Story comes back:

• Sarah Paulson
• Evan Peters
• Kathy Bates
• Jessica Lange
• Emma Roberts
• Angela Bassett
• Billie Lourd
• Gabourey Sidibe
• Leslie Grossman
• Ariana Grande

While there are a lot of names to be excited about, there's a reason why the comment section is largely full of fans freaking out about Jessica Lange. After starring in the first four seasons, Lange hasn't returned to AHS for more than a guest role since 2015. (There are also plenty of people excited about Ariana Grande, with the news breaking less than a month before the arrival of Wicked: For Good in the 2025 movie release schedule.)

There reveals came with "I'll Be Seeing You" by Vera Lynn playing, and I've found Vera Lynn songs to be fun when paired with horror ever since "We'll Meet Again" was effectively used in Stranger Things. There was some bad news to go with the thrills of the cast list, though, as the video confirmed that Season 13 will premiere on Halloween... in 2026. With AHS Season 12 wrapping back in April 2024, that will mean more than two full years without any new episodes. Take a look:

As noted, a lot of the fans commenting on the video are sharing their excitement about Jessica Lange and Ariana Grande, and one person caught the AHS: Coven reference of the iconic "Surprise, bitch, I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me." That line has been heavily memed since Billie Lourd dropped it in her role as Madison Montgomery in Season 3. Interestingly, both Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett are also currently starring on network TV shows, with CBS' Matlock for Bates and ABC's 9-1-1 for Bassett.

At least one person was celebrating that Kim Kardashian won't be part of the cast despite her doing well enough in Season 12 when she channeled sister Kourtney Kardashian. Ryan Murphy was impressed enough by the reality star's turn as a scripted actress that he cast her in All's Fair, which premieres with a stacked cast on Tuesday, November 4 for anybody with a Hulu subscription.

With AHS Season 13 not premiering for another year, fans might be in for a long wait until more details emerge beyond the cast list. That said, those actors are interesting enough that I may use the next year to catch up on the American Horror Stories seasons I've missed over the years. After all, even though AHS is an anthology, it pays to see the actors playing different roles time and again.

A mega-producer who often has multiple TV series airing simultaneously, Ryan Murphy is currently celebrating the success of Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix, with his network TV offerings 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville recently debuting on ABC. Plus, there's the Kim Kardashian-starring legal drama All's Fair, the anthology Love Story's debut, and the Bret Easton Ellis adaptation The Shards. He's a busy dude, to say the least, but the project of his I'm most excited for is the comic-sourced horror-thriller The Beauty.

Based on the acclaimed comic book series co-created by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, The Beauty takes place in a world where a serum is developed that gives users a miraculous new lease on youth and vigor. Of course, miracles come with stiff prices; in this case, anyone who takes the imperfect “beauty” formula is guaranteed both a shortened lifeline and a wildly violent ending, and it’s up to a specialized group of government agents to figure out what’s happening

Speaking at New York Comic-Con (via EW) alongside various cast members, Ryan Murphy offered up a synopsis that points to the dangers invested in the new show’s narrative, saying:

Murphy is talking about Evan Peters and co-star Rebecca Hall, who are presumably playing Drew Foster and Kara Vaughn, respectively, the comic book agents whose lives become enveloped in a rash of high-profile deaths that lead them further into a wide-ranging government conspiracy. And that's likely where Ashton Kutcher's character comes in.

Last seen starring in the 2023 Netflix rom-com Your Place or Mine and cameoing in That ‘90s Show Season 1 with Mila Kunis, Kutcher returns to serialized TV as The Beauty's biotech billionaire baddie, even if he isn't necessarily a villain within his own story, nor to the many people actively seeking out and enjoying the benefits of the age-defying concoction.

Ryan Murphy Makes The Beauty Sound Like Nothing Else On TV

Already, The Beauty's storyline is a unique one, even if it may outwardly seem to share similarities with network crime procedurals. But Murphy shared that it truly does mash together all kinds of styles and moods, saying:

How many times have you seen a buddy-comedy project that also boasts "a lot of body horror?" The first thing I can think of is Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil, and there aren't a whole lot of other examples easily following that one. But even that beloved feature didn't exactly hang on a great love story, and maybe didn't have action sequences that earned an "amazing" descriptor.

As well, how many times do we get to see Evan Peters as the hero and Ashton Kutcher as the villain? Never in the same show before now.

Murphy's explanation also works to describe the comic book, which skews a bit more horror than anything else, which isn't a genre that most of its stars are known for, from Kutcher to Jeremy Pope to Anthony Ramos. (It also applies to Bella Hadid, who plays one of the unfortunate supermodels mentioned above.) Which just makes me all the more excited, knowing how well-versed Peters is with darker storytelling after earning praise for Monster's Jeffrey Dahmer and many seasons of American Horror Story, both from Ryan Murphy.

The Beauty doesn’t yet have an official release date locked in, but Murphy indicated that audiences with FX and/or Hulu subscriptions will be able to enjoy all the head-exploding fun during the “third week of January” 2026.

Ever since Evan Peters zipped onto the screen in that unforgettable slow-mo scene from X-Men: Days of Future Past, fans (myself included) have been eager to see his Quicksilver officially enter the MCU. WandaVision gave us a taste—sort of—but many are still holding out hope for a bigger, more meaningful return. And now the Monster actor is responding to those calls.

In a recent interview with ComicBook while promoting the upcoming Tron: Ares, Peters addressed the long-standing fan theories—and whether he’s tired of hearing about a return for his mutant character. While he stopped short of confirming anything official, he did share where he’d want to take the character next. He told the outlet:

He was asked if all the fan speculation had ever been exhausting. His answer? Laughs first, then added:

Same, Evan. Same. While the American Horror Story alum didn’t confirm any plans, he definitely sounds open—and even excited—about the idea of suiting up again in a new Marvel movie.

Since Disney’s 2019 acquisition of Fox, the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises have been gradually folded into the MCU. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige teased the arrival of mutants for years before slowly pulling the trigger—with Beast popping up in The Marvels post-credits, Professor X appearing in Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness, and of course, Logan returning in Deadpool & Wolverine. However, one of the earliest mutant teases was actually Peters himself, when he appeared in WandaVision. Sure, it turned out to be a bait-and-switch—he wasn’t Quicksilver, but “Ralph Bohner”—but it was still a fun taste of what could be.

Quicksilver hasn’t been confirmed for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, nor did he appear on the recent crew swag that revealed the current X-Men lineup. But if Marvel does bring him back, there are already compelling story threads to pull. The 38 year-ld actor specifically mentioned wanting to explore Pietro’s home life and his relationship with Magneto, which are two emotional angles fans have been hoping to see fully fleshed out since the mutants started inching their way into the MCU multiverse.

Comic book fans know that in the comics, Quicksilver and his sister Wanda are Magneto’s children, something the Fox films alluded to but never fully explored. With Ian McKellen set to return as Magneto in Avengers: Doomsday next year, the timing feels suspiciously perfect for the MCU to lean into that dynamic finally. And if you’ve seenWandaVision, available to stream with a Disney+ subscription, you know the multiverse has already cracked the door open.

Avengers: Doomsday is currently scheduled to hit the 2026 movie schedule on December 18, 2026, followed by Secret Wars in 2027. So far, there’s no official word about Evan Peters being attached to either project, but in a multiverse full of variants and crossovers, it wouldn’t be a stretch. Especially given how warmly audiences responded to his WandaVision appearance. Of course, this time, hopefully he's not “Ralph Bohner” but the real Pietro Maximoff.

Spoilers below for anyone who isn’t caught up on Agatha All Along through its sixth episode, so be warned if you’re falling behind!

With Billy Maximoff’s origin story being laid out in “Familiar By Thy Side,” Agatha All Along is laying the groundwork for Young Avengers to join the lineup of upcoming Marvel TV shows and future MCU movies. But you know what they say: you can’t make an omelet without cracking fans up over the return of Evan Peters’ Ralph Bohner. And it was quite the glorious reprisal, adding meaningful and legitimately harrowing context to WandaVision’s biggest punchline.

From his witch repellent to other handcrafted wards, Ralph has clearly been living on edge in the years since he was released from Agatha’s spell and left Westview. But he definitely didn’t shed his acting dreams, given his one-man show in Paramus, New Jersey. But that just added more confusion over the character’s backstory in WandaVision, and his comment after the dog-poisoning confession also raised my eyebrows. So let’s go over my two biggest questions inspired by that shocking return.

Was Ralph Bohner's Witness Protection Storyline Ignored, Or Is He Just Extremely Terrible At Staying HIdden?

For those who may have forgotten about WandaVision's missing witness protection person, that's what brought Randall Park's Jimmy Woo to Westview in the first place. And while it technically remained a loose thread by the end of the series, a deleted scene was unveiled ahead of the Blu-ray release that finally addressed that mysterious detail: Evan Peters' character was indeed that missing person, and was wearing an ankle monitor presumably as a form of pre-trial monitoring.

Even then, it still wasn't clear whether or not "Ralph Bohner" was meant to be understood as his "new" identity, or if that was who he'd always been. WandaVision's "The Series Finale" revealed that the house was under the Bohner name, and he also had a bunch of actor headshot photos with that name printed on them. So theoretically, it could be believed that he was attempting to utilize a new identity to break into the world of theatre work, despite the inherent problems with being a publicly recognizable figure.

But then Agatha All Along seemed to throw a huge wrench in that line of thinking with one of the funniest sight gags of the season so far: Kathryn Hahn wearing that Bohner Family Reunion shirt. (Pitch a tent!) The costuming choice seems to confirm that Ralph Bohner was the character's name from birth, with the only alternative being that he personally had that shirt printed specifically to serve as backstory ephemera for...whatever criminal entities came looking for him, I guess.

Given how ridiculous that seems, I have to now assume that Ralph doesn't understand how witness protection works, and that no one from the government stepped in to help him understand how to stay hidden. I can buy into the idea that the headshot photos were being storied in the attic as relics of the past, but that wouldn't explain why bills and other mail would still be addressed to "Ralph Bohner" specifically. So I guess the bottom line here is: Ralph sucks at life.

Even his lone attempt to obfuscate his name was botched when he told Billy to call him "Ralph," and then frustratingly corrected himself to say his name was "Randall." (A nod to Jimmy Woo's portrayer, possibly?) But does that name have anything to do with his presumed identity swap, or was it just a spur-of-the-moment bit of failed trickery?

One alternate explanation here that could clear things up: the witness protection for Ralph Bohner was more or less eradicated by the ankle bracelet scene being edited out of the finale. So without that as a narrative obstacle for showrunner Jac Schaeffer & Co., it's possible they just kept him the same as not to further muddy up the already complicated process of keeping up with everyone's identities in this universe. It's less fun, sure, but also less confusing overall.

Did His Confession About Poisoning Billy And Tommy's Dog Have Further Dark Implications?

For all that Ralph appears to be in dire straits after his experiences in Westview, he still seems to be keeping current with what’s happening, as he tells BIlly that Wanda is dead, and that Agatha is still living in the town under Wanda’s spell. But when Billy assumes that means she’s no longer as dangerous as she was when she made Ralph poison the Maximoff family’s new dog Sparky, Evan Peters’ character quickly strikes that idea down, saying:

Maybe I'm reaching here, but considering no one specifically mentioned Wanda and Vision's house or yard during that parking garage conversation, it seemed as if Ralph was talking about his own yard surrounding the house that Agatha took from him. (Along with the Bowflex and Blu-ray collection contained within.) Which may or may not contradict what I'd assumed happened to Sparky's body by the end of WandaVision's "On a Very Special Episode..."

Just prior to the titular couple's argument over the closing credits, Vision enters the house and washes his hands, and makes a comment about getting a dog and having to bury it the same day. At the time, I totally inferred that Paul Bettany's character was coming in from burying the dog himself, but what if that was just another part of Wanda's sitcom-friendly reality that glossed over some truly dark details?

Agatha All Along seemed to confirm that Elizabeth Olsen's traumatized witch was responsible for killing off Mr. Hart in WandaVision's freaky dinner scene, and it was one of several situations where the idealized scenes viewers watched did not line up with reality. So is it all that strange to believe that no one from the Maximoff household actually did anything with Sparky's remains, and that Agatha ended up forcing Ralph to bury it in his own yard instead?

Also, considering Sparky seemed to be a Hex-specific creation for Billy and Tommy, what actually happened to the dog's body whenever Westview was freed from captivity? Would it have just disappeared like the twin's bodies did, or did was it already corporeal in the real world and put under a spell? I guess the only way to answer that question once and for all would be to use a ground-penetrating radar to find and identify Sparky's bones.

I think we can probably also draw some interesting conclusions from Agatha falsely assuming responsibility for killing Sparky at the end of WandaVision's "Agatha All Along" bop, only for Ralph to say she made him do it. Perhaps that speaks to the ancient witch's specific sympathies and how she feels about getting her hands dirty in such ways. (Or not dirtying them, as it were.) If anything, let's just hope it means nothing bad ever happens to Señor Scratchy.

Agatha All Along will keep fans questioning everything with new episodes streaming every Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m. ET for viewers with Disney+ subscriptions.

When it comes to those channels that we all need to pay a little extra for – such as Showtime, Starz, etc. – they all seem to produce some of the absolute best shows. But you want to know which channel I think has made stars even bigger? HBO. 

The channel, which stands for 'Home Box Office,' has produced some of the best TV shows of the last twenty or so years, and with that, several actors and actresses have come and gone and left their mark, earning plenty of awards recognition for their work in the shows. Today, we'll be going over 32 of them. 

Emilia Clarke (Game Of Thrones)

Of the Game of Thrones cast, Emilia Clarke probably became one of the most-known actresses in the world after her portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen. On the show for the entirety of its eight seasons, Clarke earned plenty of awards recognition and was nominated several times for a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the show, including her last nomination in the Lead Actress category. 

Jonathan Groff (Looking)

While Jonathan Groff never earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for his role in the LGBTQ+ show Looking, he did win plenty of other awards for his time on the show. Groff is known to be a triple threat with his acting, singing, and dancing talents. He was even a part of the original Hamilton cast, but his starring role in Looking brought on plenty of recognition.

Zendaya (Euphoria)

The Euphoria cast is filled with talent, but let's be honest – Zendaya is the main star we're all looking towards. Nominated several times for the show for a Primetime Emmy, Euphoria has taken this once Disney Channel star and given her the chance to show off her incredible acting skills, one I'm sure she'll continue to do. 

Peter Dinklage (Game Of Thrones)

Peter Dinklage has been around in movies and TV for some time, but everyone recognizes him as Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones, a performance he did for eight show seasons. Out of the entire cast, Dinklage was the one to be nominated for the most Primetime Emmys – and he won four times. 

Lena Dunham (Girls)

Girls lasted for six seasons and gave plenty of stars shining lights, such as Allison Williams, Adam Driver, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and more, but Lena Dunham was certainly the award-winner of the group. The actress, who also created the comedy for HBO, earned several nominations at the Primetime Emmys, the Golden Globes, and more. 

Tony Hale (Veep)

The Veep cast is highly talented, and Tony Hale is just one of many. And his role as Gary Walsh in Veep is undoubtedly one of his best. Among several other awards that he was nominated for this role, he won the Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series twice before the series ended. 

Bill Hader (Barry)

This show – especially Barry Season 4 – was a rollercoaster ride from beginning to end, and Bill Hader's performance has been hailed as one of the best of the show. Hader has been nominated for several Primetime Emmy Awards, and the show has also been nominated for Outstanding Comedy.  

Michael C. Hall (Six Feet Under)

While Michael C. Hall gained a lot of fame for another role he did – the still rewatchable Dexter on Showtime – he gained a lot of fame at first for his role in Six Feet Under, where he played David, one of the brothers who owns a family-funeral home. His role in the show earned him several nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. 

Jeremy Strong (Succession)

Succession’s success is awesome to watch, growing larger and more prominent over the years, and one of the lead actors, Jeremy Strong, has gained a lot of award recognition throughout the series' four seasons. Among Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Drama Series, and more, Strong has also earned nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the Primetime Emmys. 

Lena Headey (Game Of Thrones)

Cersei Lannister is undoubtedly one of the most-hated villains of Game of Thrones, but I don't think anyone could hate Lena Headey's performance. Throughout the series, the actress earned several nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, among several other awards at the Golden Globes, the Poppy Awards, and more. 

Anthony Carrigan (Barry)

I don't know where it came from, but NoHo Hank became my favorite character in Barry, and I think it's because of Anthony Carrigan's portrayal of him. While Carrigan's character didn't get as much hype at the beginning of Barry, the actor has earned several awards for his role in the show, including Primetime Emmy nominations. 

Diana Rigg (Game Of Thrones)

Olenna Tyrell had to be the best player in Game of Thrones, and I'm pretty sure we all were heartbroken when Diana Rigg passed away. The actress earned several nominations for her role in the show, including Primetime Emmys for her guest appearances. Who could ever forget Olenna? 

Brian Cox (Succession)

I don't think anyone could forget Brian Cox as the patriarch of the Roy family in Succession, Logan Roy, the leading man we were all following for years on end. And, of course, Cox earned plenty of praise for his portrayal in the show, including several Primetime Emmy nominations and wins. 

Sydney Sweeney (The White Lotus And Euphoria)

Sydney Sweeney is an exceptional case on this list, as two of her shows on HBO have earned her nominations. She was a part of The White Lotus Season 1 cast, which earned her a Primetime Emmy nod, and for the second season of Euphoria, she also earned a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Both of which were certainly deserved. 

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep)

As the lead of Veep, I don't think we could get through a list like this without mentioning Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her role as Selina Meyer. The series, which ran from 2012 - 2019, was a massive success for her and earned the actress several nominations and wins for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy and the series for Outstanding Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys. 

James Gandolfini (The Sopranos)

We can only have an HBO list by mentioning James Gandolfini from The Sopranos. As the patriarch of the Soprano family, Tony, James Gandolfini won several awards over the series, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the Emmys three times. The show itself also won Outstanding Drama Series several times. 

Evan Peters (Mare Of Easttown)

Mare of Easttown was a limited series on HBO, and the entirety of the cast was incredibly impressive. Evan Peters has gained fame over the last decade for his roles in movies like X-Men and the anthology series American Horror Story, but his role as Detective Colin Zabel has been hailed as one of his best. His portrayal earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, among other awards. 

Henry Winkler (Barry)

Henry Winkler is a TV legend from Happy Days, but his role in Barry is one of my favorites. And the people who award these actors agreed too, as Winkler earned several awards for his character, Gene Cousineau, including Primetime Emmy wins. 

Kate Winslet (Mare Of Easttown)

Kate Winslet was the star of Mare of Easttown, a limited series on HBO, and out of everyone on the cast, she won the most awards for her time on the show. Some of her accomplishments include Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the Primetime Emmys, TV Film of Miniseries Lead Actress of the Year for the Gold Derby Awards, Best Television Movie or Miniseries Actress for the Critics Choice Awards, and more. 

Edie Falco (The Sopranos)

For the six seasons of the American crime series The Sopranos, my favorite out of the entire cast was Edie Falco. Carmela was possibly the best TV wife out there and was the only person who would keep up with Tony's mess. Falco's portrayal of her went down in history. The actress was nominated for (and won) several Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, and more. 

Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos)

Michael Imperioli played Christopher Moltisanti, the protégé of Tony in The Sopranos and someone who seemed to get some of the best storylines in the show. During his time on the series, Imperioli was nominated for his role in several awards, such as  Emmys, Golden Globes, Prism Awards, and more. 

Jake Lacy (The White Lotus Season 1)

The White Lotus cast for Season 1 had some impressive talent, but everyone seriously loved to hate Jake Lacy's character, Shane Patton. But everyone also loves his performance — which earned the actor several nominations across awards shows, including a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. 

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game Of Thrones)

Game of Thrones created several big names for Hollywood, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is another that we saw plenty of in the awards sphere. His character of Jamie Lannister is often credited as having one of the best character arcs in television and earned several award nominations, including the Primetime Emmys. Game of Thrones itself won Outstanding Drama Series several times. 

Sarah Snook (Succession)

The entire Succession cast is filled with talent, but one of my favorites has always been Sarah Snook, who played Shiv in the popular HBO series. Portraying the character for all four seasons, Snook has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. 

Alexandra Daddario (The White Lotus, Season 1)

Daddario has been in the industry for some time, but her role in The White Lotus Season 1 is considered one of her best. The anthology series gave the actress the chance to shine as Rachel, and she was nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the Primetime Emmys.  

Matthew McConaughey (True Detective, Season 1)

True Detective is an anthology series from HBO, and many lovers of the show agree that Season 1 had one of the best storylines, led by a captivating performance from Matthew McConaughey. The Academy Award-winning actor earned several awards for his lead performance in the first season, including a Crime Thriller Award, a Critics' Choice Award, a Primetime Emmy nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, and more. 

Issa Rae (Insecure)

Insecure is a comedy-drama from HBO, featuring co-creator Issa Rae in the show's lead role. The series was extremely well-received, and Rae was nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys and Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes. 

Kit Harrington (Game Of Thrones)

Jon Snow is probably the most known character from Game of Thrones aside from Daenerys and Tyrion – which is not surprising considering the character is getting his own Game of Thrones spinoff series. The actor behind him, Kit Harrington, was nominated for several awards during his time on the show, including the Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama for the show's final season. 

Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus, Seasons 1 And 2)

While The White Lotus is an anthology series, Jennifer Coolidge was a part of the main cast for the first two seasons (and only the first two). And her time on the show as Tanya was exceptionally well-received and loved. Among many other awards, Coolidge won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series of Movies. 

Anthony Hopkins (Westworld)

Anthony Hopkins is one of the most critically acclaimed actors of our time, and of course, he has been praised for his TV performances. This time around, it's Westworld, where he earned several nominations from the Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, and more. The series was also nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the Primetime Emmys. 

Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus Season 1)

Murray Bartlett was a part of The White Lotus Season 1 and he was honestly one of the show's funniest characters. For his performance as Armond, Bartlett earned several nominations. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series for Season 1.

Jeffrey Wright (Westworld)

Jeffrey Wright is a great actor who has been in various movies and TV shows, but one of his most critically acclaimed roles was portraying Bernard Lowe in Westworld, a series he starred in for some time. Wright earned several nominations, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. 

There are so many amazing actors and actresses who have gone on to do incredible things. And truthfully, this makes me want to see all these shows again to see their talent. Is anyone up for a Game of Thrones rewatch?

In early 2021, Marvel Studios kicked off its rollout of Marvel TV shows available exclusive to Disney+ subscribers with WandaVision, with Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany naturally reprising their roles. One of the other familiar faces who returned for this story was Randall Park’s Jimmy Woo, who came to Westview, New Jersey to track down a missing witness in protection, but by the time WandaVision concluded, we never learned the identity of this witness. Nearly three years later, it pleases me that this mystery has finally been answered thanks to a deleted scene being released titled “Ankle Bracelet.”

Taking place during “The Series Finale” after the Hex surrounding Westview has collapsed, this deleted WandaVision scene shared by IGN shows Jimmy speaking to one of his fellow FBI agents about keeping an eye out for the missing witness since they still need him to testify. Jimmy muses it should be easier to spot him now that “everything’s back to normal,” but as he walks off to another area of town, we see that this witness is none other than Evan Peters’ Ralph Bohner, the actor who filled in as Pietro Maximoff while Westview was under the Hex.

While many MCU fans thought Peters might’ve actually been playing a tweaked version of Wanda’s actual brother, who was previously played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Avengers: Age of Ultron, given that he played Quicksilver in three of Fox’s X-Men movies, it turned out that Ralph Bohner was just a Westview resident being enchanted by Agatha Harkness’ dark magic to mess with Wanda’s head. But with the Hex gone and Agatha reverted back to her Agnes personality, Ralph is now back to his normal self and seen taking some pliers from a firetruck to snap off his monitor bracelet so the FBI can’t track him. Watch the scene for yourself below:

I won’t say the mystery of Jimmy Woo’s witness was something that was occupying a lot of Marvel fans’ minds as we approached the third-year anniversary of when WandaVision began airing, but I for one am glad this matter has finally been settled. As for why this is being released now of all times, that’s because WandaVision is being released on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook and Blu-ray Steelbook on November 28. So just like when you’re watching the Marvel movies in order on home media, you’ll now be able to view an assortment of special features, including deleted scenes like this one. Loki Season 1 and The Mandalorian’s first two seasons are also getting physical releases.

Although WandaVision was a one-and-done affair in the MCU, the aftermath of its events have since been explored in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and The Marvels, and there’s also the newly-titled Agatha: Darkhold Diaries on the way and a Vision Quest series in development. Meanwhile, the superhero franchise will pick back up next year with the release of Echo’s episodes on January 10, and the next of the upcoming Marvel movies is Deadpool 3 for July 26, 2024. As for whether we’ll see Ralph Bohner again, well, perhaps that’s a mystery that’s better left untouched.

It seems like Tron 3 has been in development for forever, with over a decade separating the Disney three-quel from Tron: Legacy. But the gears have been turning pretty fast for the film finally confirmed to be titledTron: Ares. With Jared Leto and Evan Peters kicking off the casting for this long-awaited follow-up, the doors are open for all sorts of new talent to sign on.

From this point on, we’re about to run down the cast list for Tron’s next adventure, which is slated to hit theaters in October 2025! You’ll definitely want to keep tabs on the information we’re about to present, as it’s bound to change from time to time. That having been said, let’s get up to speed with the who’s who of the world once run by CLU.

Jared Leto

The first cast member to sign up for Tron 3 was a recent addition to the Disney family, actor Jared Leto. Currently, you can see him raising all sorts of hell in Disney’s Haunted Mansion adventure as the Hat Box Ghost. However, before that movie even went into production, Leto was cast in 2020 to become a part of this new chapter in Encom history. 

Cue the stories of how the Morbius actor was getting ripped for his new role, as well as that time he may have accidentally leaked the Tron: Ares title way ahead of the game in 2020. The point is, even in the real world, it feels like Jared Leto helped keep the fires of this world burning. Though inside of that fictional universe, he might be the one to burn it all down.

Playing an artificial intelligence that’s trying to make its way into the human world, Jared Leto sounds like he’ll be Tron 3's functional villain. However, who can really say, as these movies have featured AI in both heroic and villainous ways. Still, as the titular character Ares, Leto is initiating a moment that humanity isn’t exactly prepared for, that sort of talk is the greatest sign of being an ally to our world. 

Evan Peters

With Jared Leto as the foundation on which Tron: Ares’ cast has been built, it took a couple of years before we learned about any other players set to join him. That changed very quickly in 2023, and it started with the announcement of Evan Peters’ Tron 3 casting. 

Another Disney vet, thanks to his role in Wandavision, Peters came on board as the first in a wave of several announcements that happened around the same time. Details on the Tron character Evan Peters was picked for are scarce. 

However, THR did mention some interesting details in its reporting of the deal. Apparently, he may be playing a character that is speculated to be “a soldier in the computer world and an awkward gamer in the human world." So if Jared Leto is our villain, then Peter's unspecified lead might be the hero. 

Greta Lee

Continuing the train of good news for those wondering what’s going on with Tron 3, was a double shot of casting that happened at the same time. Coming off of the success of A24’s Past Lives, as well as reprising her role of Lyla in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Greta Lee was the first of two female leads cast for this Disney adventure. 

As Ms. Lee was drafted into the world of Tron, we also got a glimpse into who her character will be. Since those sorts of details are a bit rare, learning that Greta will be playing “a video game programmer and tech company CEO who aims to protect her world-changing technology” was a bit of a game changer. 

Whether this is a new company, or if Greta Lee’s character is the new face of ENCOM management, is an intriguing question that currently does not have an answer. Especially if Tron: Ares somehow ties into previous adventures like Tron: Legacy, which saw the landmark computer company run by Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund).

Jodie Turner-Smith

As Tron 3 scored two female leads at the same time, those two announcements were handily rolled into a single event. So when Greta Lee was revealed to be part of this digital/physical hybrid world, so was Jodie Turner-Smith. 

Seen in action films like Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, as well as being lined up for the dark Star Wars spinoff series The Acolyte, Turner-Smith is another performer who seems to be sticking with her new Disney family. Unfortunately, her character details haven’t been unveiled as of yet; so we’re not sure which side of the screen she shall be representing in Tron: Ares.

Cameron Monaghan

Shameless and Gotham star Cameron Monaghan is yet another Disney-adjacent actor lined up for Tron 3's fight between Program and User. Monaghan is also a familiar face to Star Wars fans, thanks to his role in Jedi: Fallen Order.

News of Monaghan's involvement broke via Deadline, and that’s about all there is to report at this moment. This next Tron film is pretty selective with what information is revealed to the public, so it’s unsurprising that this is yet another case of specifics being played close to the identity disc.

It is also hard not to think of the actor's bonkers Gotham performance, and how that Joker-esque energy could best be used to create a wild card on The Grid similar to Michael Sheen's Castor in Tron: Legacy. At least, one can truly hope for such madness.

Gillian Anderson

As far as the world of sci-fi goes, Gillian Anderson is practically royalty. Thanks to her long-running role as the skeptical Dana Scully on The X-Files, genre fans have long held Ms. Anderson in high regard. With general audiences doing the same, thanks to her roles on The Crown and Sex Education, Gillian’s presence on the Tron: Ares roster is something that needs celebrating, and definitely hints at a new authority figure in this universe.

Hasan Minhaj

Well well well, another Disney vet here to represent! Fresh off of his role in 2023’s Haunted Mansion reboot, comedian Hasan Minhaj is another addition that could probably bring his own mouse ears to the Tron: Ares set. As you can guess, the details on The Morning Show star’s role are under tight encryption, but to be honest, it’s just really cool to see another comedic talent on hand for some potential levity. 

Arturo Castro

Racking up credits on series like The Recruit and The Terminal List, as well as through movies such as The Menu and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, actor Arturo Castro is a versatile talent. Though audiences will next see him in Amazon’s Road House remake, Castro has secured himself his own segment of Tron: Ares real estate. So sing along with this next part if you know it…but his role in this new project is classified, and requires Level 7 access.

Sarah Desjardins

Another mysterious presence in Tron: Ares is that of Canadian actor Sarah Desjardins. A veteran of hit TV series like Yellowjackets and The Night Agent, Ms. Desjardins’ addition to the cast of this long awaited three-quel is shrowded in secrecy. As such, we’ll have to wait to find out who she’ll be playing in the grand scheme of things.

Jeff Bridges

Last, but most certainly not least, is an addition that many fans have been hoping for since the day Tron 3 was announced. Spilling the beans during a podcast appearance in late April 2024, Jeff Bridges announced his return to The Grid for Ares! Naturally this more than likely means that Kevin Flynn will be making an appearance in this new adventure, but the real question is how?

While Tron: Ares has officially wrapped production to meet its October 10, 2025 release date, there’s plenty of time to learn the secrets of The Grid (grid, grid, grid). Using your Disney+ subscription, the world of Tron is completely at your fingertips. So if you’re someone who’s a loyal warrior for the User, or a newcomer who wants to know what the fuss is about, you’re covered in either case. End of Line.

American Horror Story is one of those shows that has run for some time, and over that timeframe, there have been many stories, characters, and so much more – and I’ve been there to see it all.

The Ryan Murphy-created series has had twelve seasons that have taken place in a multitude of different locations. The cast has always changed, bringing in new actors and characters for each story. But, there are several actors for this anthology series who have been in many seasons, which is what we’ll be going over today.

Evan Peters (9)

There are a few people I instantly think of when American Horror Story pops up in my mind, and one of them is Evan Peters.

The actor has been making even more of a name for himself the last few years, starring in shows such as Dahmer, where he was praised for his performance for Jeffrey Dahmer, as well as being a major part of the Mare of Easttown cast, which led to him winning an Emmy.

Believe it or not, Peters has been in nine seasons of AHS. This includes Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse and Double Feature. He’s arguably one of the most known names from this series, and for good reason – his acting has always been fantastic.

Sarah Paulson (9)

The next person I always think of when it comes to this show is Sarah Paulson. There’s plenty to watch if you love Sarah Paulson, but she’s also appeared in nine seasons like Peters. Her seasons are Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse, and Double Feature.

It’s been some time since we’ve seen either of these two actors in a season, but maybe, in the future, we just might be able to see them return.

Lily Rabe (9)

Lily Rabe is another actress who has been in many seasons of American Horror Story – nine to be exact, just like Paulson and Peters. Her seasons are Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, Apocalypse, 1984, and Double Feature.

Rabe has also appeared in a few other projects, including her part in the Love & Death cast and in Presumed Innocent in 2024, but I always loved her in AHS.

Francis Conroy (8)

Francis Conroy is another actor who's been in the show since the very first season. Her seasons are Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse, and Double Feature.

My personal favorite season of hers was Coven. There’s just something about her playing Myrtle Snow that always makes me love her even more. It’s also been a few years since we have seen her in the show, so hopefully she'll return before much longer.

Denis O’Hare (8)

The next actor on this list that we’re going to talk about is Denis O’Hare, who has been in a total of eight seasons. O’Hare has played a variety of roles across his seasons so far, which are Murder House, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, Double Feature, NYC, and Delicate.

O’Hare was also a part of the Season 2 cast of American Horror Stories, another Murphy-created show, so it’s clear that he’s a pretty big mainstay in the series.

Emma Roberts (6)

Emma Roberts is the first actress on this list that wasn’t featured in the first season, but her characters have certainly made an impact on AHS. Roberts has appeared in a total of six aired seasons so far.

These are Coven, Freak Show, Cult, Apocalypse, 1984 and Delicate. Personally, I have always loved Roberts in this show. While it’s awesome that she has been doing her own thing and appearing in many small horror films, such as Nerve, it’s great to see her in the latest seasons.

Billie Lourd (6)

Billie Lourd was another actress who didn’t start appearing in American Horror Story until much later on, but is steadily becoming one of the most reliable actresses for the series.

Her parts in the show include seasons such as Cult, Apocalypse, 1984, Double Feature, NYC and Delicate. making her overall total so far as five. Lourd, in my eyes, is becoming another awesome Scream Queen.

Leslie Grossman (6)

Leslie Grossman also came a little later in AHS’s lifespan, but her characters have truly made a serious impact, from some that you literally hate more than anything to characters that are truly sinister.

Grossman’s appearances are in Cult, Apocalypse, 1984, Double Feature, NYC and Delicate.

Adina Porter (5)

Porter is one of those actresses who has been around since the beginning, but she had such a long hiatus from the series that you wouldn’t have ever expected to see her again.

She first appeared in Murder House way back in 2011, but then didn’t appear again in the series until Roanoke. She had parts in two later seasons – Cult and Apocalypse, and then also appeared in Double Feature.

Kathy Bates (5)

I honestly think Kathy Bates has become another queen of horror since she had such an iconic role in Misery back in the 1990s – and truthfully, there have been so many amazing Kathy Bates movies since then. But, believe it or not, I was actually first introduced to Bates in American Horror Story, way back when I was a wee little girl.

Alright, well, maybe not little, but a teenager. Either way, Bates has appeared in a total of five seasons: Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, and Apocalypse. Truthfully, she’s one of the few actors from the earlier seasons that I miss the most, because she was always a force on screen, but I suppose I can just return to older seasons to watch her.

Jamie Brewer (5)

Jamie Brewer’s characters were always the ones that I genuinely loved the heck out of, because they are either incredibly creepy or some of the sweetest people ever – talk about a spectacular range. Brewer has appeared in a total of five seasons.

These are Murder House, Coven, Freak Show, Cult and Apocalypse. She also appeared on American Horror Stories, but what I wouldn’t give to see her again in the new season. I always loved watching her on screen, no matter what role she performed.

Finn Wittrock (5)

Finn Wittrock is one of those actors that truly made a mark when he was on the show. He is, yet again, one of the few on this list who was not in the original season (Murder House), but his characters in American Horror Story have truly become legends of their own, and his seasons are some of the best.

Wittrock has appeared in a total of five seasons: Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, 1984, and Double Feature.

Jessica Lange (5)

Another actress that I believe everyone thinks of when it comes to American Horror Story is Jessica Lange. While she was only in five seasons, Lange was arguably the main character of the first four seasons, creating very compelling stories and giving performances that truly rocked the world of television horror.

The actress is a legend who has been in many movies and television shows throughout her decades in the industry, but her time in AHS will always be remembered as great. Her seasons are Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, and Apocalypse. While I doubt we’re going to see Lange in another, it’s always incredible to revisit some of the best seasons of the show with her performance in them.

Angela Bassett (5)

Last, but not least, we need to talk about Angela Bassett. The actress has been swimming in movies the last few years, becoming a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and even earning a historic Academy Award nomination for her role in it. There are so many awesome Angela Bassett movies from earlier in her career, like Vampire in Brooklyn, Waiting to Exhale, Malcolm X, and many more.

Bassett had pretty big roles for five seasons (Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Cult, and Apocalypse), where she played a few characters that I still think about to this day. While she may have only been in a handful of seasons, she truly made her mark on the show, and I miss her dearly.

With so many incredible actors, it’s not that surprising to see how many have appeared in multiple seasons of the series. While Season 13 is confirmed, we don’t know who the actors that are coming back will be, but we’ll be sure to update this when that’s confirmed. I’ll just go back and rewatch some of the older seasons to relive the glory days.

When it comes to the biggest stars on Netflix, actor Evan Peters has been making some huge splashes. Most recently, his portrayal of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in the series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story nabbed him both acclaim and controversy. Now the actor is apparently switching gears in a pretty big way, as Peters has been announced as being cast in Disney's Tron 3; which, based on some new details, could be a game-changer for the series.

THR broke the news that Peters has been cast to star in the unnamed Tron three-quel, which has Jared Leto attached as its lead. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil director Joachim Rønning is set to helm the picture, with the speculated start date of this August being repeated in the report above. 

What’s even more exciting is along with Evan Peter’s casting, Tron: Ares will reportedly "focus on the emergence of a sentient program that crosses over into the human world that is not ready for contact." That's right, Programs, even the AI of this forward thinking sci-fi classic is getting a chilling upgrade to fit with modern times.

Naturally, outside of what’s been highlighted above, Evan Peters’ role in the next Tron movie is not something we know a lot about. With the project’s current state still being in a sort of flux, there’s a chance that even the best laid plans could be delayed by the various guild strikes going on at the moment. However, there’s enough promising information here to start speculation, if what we’ve read is true. 

As someone who’s still absolutely bummed out that the script known as Tron: Ascension is on ice at best, it continues to look like Tron: Ares may have taken some cues from that draft. Most importantly, the aspect that Tron: Legacy director Joseph Kosinski highlighted in previous conversations, which hinted at a machine invasion into the human world. 

Where this next movie will fit on the Tron timeline is another question worth tackling, as we’re still not clear how this next movie will link to Legacy’s events. Even in that relative darkness, it’s good to know that the next chapter of the ENCOM legacy is drawing closer to booting up. All that needs to happen is an official announcement from Disney, and it’s game on for all who look forward to returning to The Grid.

We still have no clue if Tron 3 will indeed be filming this summer or what sort of release date is in the works. For now, we’ll just have to keep knocking on the sky and listening for the sound. In the meantime, you can revisit the world of Tron with a Disney+ subscription, as well as Evan Peters’ most recent appearing in the MCU through WandaVision.

Kate Winslet and Evan Peters made the perfect pair as two detectives investigating a murder after they were cast in HBO’s limited series Mare of Easttown. Peters has been a notable actor for a while now, lending his talents to various American Horror Story characters and a host of other roles. However, Winslet is a legend, and one of the most successful actresses working today. The Dahmer actor seemed to forge a good relationship with his co-star. And during a chat, he opened up about working with the "fucking incredible" Winslet on the mystery series, revealing what he learned from her that he could apply to his Netflix show.

Evan Peters was recently interviewed by THR  as part of its Drama Actor Roundtable discussion, which included other notable names like Jeff Bridges and Pedro Pascal. He was asked if there's anything specific he’s learned due to taking on wicked characters during his career. In response, Peters gushed about his Mare of Easttown co-star and specifically explained how she conducted herself on set:

On-set attitudes often have an impact from the top down so, if the main star is treating everyone with love and respect, it’s likely to have a chain reaction. The X-Men alum seems to have witnessed the benevolence that Kate Winslet led with on set and sought to model it for himself. Shortly after the limited series debuted, Peters was number one on the call sheet on the Netflix series Dahmer, so that experience came at the right time. All in all, he seems to have learned from Winslet just how important it is to be a positive leader and role model while working.

The firm chemistry between Evan Peters and Kate Winslet was definitely apparent on screen. While Mare of Easttown has incredibly dark themes, the two actors shared some tender moments that were very well acted. At first, their characters acted as foils for each other, though they developed a stronger bond as the show went on. I’m sure the positive on-set culture created by Winslet helped make this character dynamic as strong as it possibly could be for audiences. 

The Pose alum deserves just as much credit for his acting as his Oscar-winning colleague does. His performance alongside won him an Emmy, and his turn as Jeffrey Dahmer has been strongly praised as well. That latter role earned the AHS alum a Golden Globe Award and made him a likely Emmy contender this year. The actor has surely developed into a gifted performer, and he could get even better if he continues to take positive cues from additional actors.

Fans can check out both Evan Peters and Kate Winslet’s award-winning performances in Mare of Easttown, which is streaming now for Max subscribers. Those who want to check out Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story can grab a Netflix subscription and stream it. And for info on upcoming premieres, consult our 2023 TV schedule.

Evan Peters is a man of many roles, most notably having worked with Ryan Murphy in numerous projects, including various American Horror Story seasons and Netflix’s record-breaking Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Apparently, though, he nearly starred in the second season of another hit series, The White Lotus.

Season 2 of HBO’s anthology series The White Lotus saw the return of Jennifer Coolidge and Jon Gries as Tanya McQuoid and Greg, but for the most part, the season saw new faces. However, Evan Peters was close to adding a White Lotus workaholic to his growing list of wicked characters. EP David Bernad revealed to Deadline that Will Sharpe’s role of Ethan Spiller initially had the Dahmer star attached to it, saying:

It’s definitely intriguing to know that Evan Peters could have played Ethan. While it’s unknown what conflicted with filming for The White Lotus, the actor has been busy on the small screen in critically-acclaimed projects, so it wouldn't be surprising if his schedule was simply too full. It’s a disappointment that it didn’t work out, but considering how well both The White Lotus and Dahmer have done, it all worked out in the end.

The White Lotus Season 3 doesn’t have a full cast list just yet, so perhaps Evan Peters could join to play a new character. David Bernad didn’t tease much about the third season, aside from the hopes of shifting filming to Asia, so it sounds like anything could be on the table at this point.

Even without the likes of Evan Peters, Season 2 of The White Lotus improved the series in a number of ways, including the setting and complex storylines. It’s hard to predict if the upcoming season will follow suit and what survivor cameos could be included, but if it’s anything like its predecessors, fans won't want to miss it.

Meanwhile, Peters is winning in the awards season thanks to Dahmer, despite the controversy and criticism that has surrounded the series since its inception. With another role in the works in the upcoming film Snow Ponies, the actor is going to remain busy for quite some time. But maybe he’ll still find time to appear on The White Lotus, even if it’s just for an episode or two?

The premiere date for the next season of The White Lotus has yet to be revealed, so fans still have some time to theorize about who all could be added to the cast list and who might be returning. To keep occupied, both seasons are streaming now with an HBO Max subscription. Keep updated on the 2023 TV schedule to see what’s coming soon.

Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has been watched by many, even bringing in an audience around the same size as Squid Game and Stranger Things. However, the anthology series has also been criticized by many, especially those who knew someone who was murdered by the infamous serial killer. While much of this criticism came in the month following the show’s release, the discussion surrounding Ryan Murphy’s show has been reignited after Evan Peters won a Golden Globe for playing Dahmer. Specifically, after the mother of one of the killer's victims opened up about why he should not have been rewarded.

While talking with TMZ, Shirley Hughes, the mother of Dahmer’s victim Tony Hughes, spoke out against Peters’ winning an award for his performance. She explained that he should have mentioned the families who were impacted by what Dahmer did. According to the report she also wished he would have said Hollywood needs to stop telling glorified stories about killers. She then spoke about how her feelings regarding true crime stories being so mainstream, specifically with Dahmer, saying:

For some context, during Evan Peters' speech at the Golden Globes, he thanked Ryan Murphy and the production team on the show. He also called making the series a “colossal team effort,” and he finished off by thanking his friends and family. The last thing he said was:

According to the article, Hughes said “nothing good” can come from Peters’ win. She also said that the continued recognition of the series “adds to the grief” for those who were impacted by Dahmer, and they have to keep “replaying the tragedy over and over.” She concluded, saying:

This is not the first time Hughes has spoken about her disapproval of Dahmer. She was taken aback that it was OK for a show like this to be made, and said she couldn’t see how they could put these people’s names and experiences out there. 

Along with Hughes, other people who were close to Dahmer’s victims have also spoken out, like the sister of Errol Lindsey, who said she was “never contacted about the show.” Along with these two women, and many others, a friend of a couple of Dahmer’s victims called the series “wrong” and “ill timed.”

While many have criticized the show, lots of people with Netflix subscriptions watched it and liked it, making it a series many might consider one of the best true crime shows streaming. Due to its success, Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology series will continue. Peter’s win does go to show how many awards voters liked his performance. However, it’s also clear that there are lots of people, especially those impacted by Dahmer’s horrific acts, who do not think content like this should be awarded and watched by the masses.

Ryan Murphy is one of the most notable television producers working today. He is the mastermind behind FOX's Glee, 9-1-1, and Scream Queens, and has produced a number of series for FX, including American Horror Story and American Crime Story, as well as Pose. In 2018, Murphy signed a $300 million deal with Netflix that resulted in a number of successful shows for the streamer, like The Politician, Ratched, and most recently Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and The Watcher. The latter two are a couple of the most popular series streaming right now.

There are several reasons for Murphy's success, including genre-bending entertainment, kooky characters, and outlandish storytelling that always intrigues. However, many cite his casts and frequent collaborators for tending to elevate the material. Here is a list of some of the most frequent and reliable collaborators who Murphy relies on for his fan-favorite television series.

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson seems to find her way into almost every Ryan Murphy-produced endeavor. She has played a variety of characters on almost every season of American Horror Story, excluding Season 9, 1984. Her roles on the anthology series have ranged from a starring role as Ana Winters in Asylum and Roanoke, to a guest appearance in Murder House. 

She also starred in the hit Netflix show, Ratched, and American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson, for which she won an Emmy for playing lawyer Marcia Clark. In addition, Paulson played supporting roles in Feud: Bette and Joan, and American Crime Story: Impeachment, for which she received yet another Emmy nomination. The actress has collaborated with Murphy since the very beginning, when she played a guest role on Nip/Tuck. 

Evan Peters

Evan Peters is yet another darling of Murphy's. He has starred in nine seasons of American Horror Story, only excluding 1984 and New York City. Like Paulson, Peters' AHS roles have ranged from centerpiece characters like Tate from Murder House, to more experimental seasons like Cult and Apocalypse where the actor has portrayed multiple characters throughout. 

He also acted as a producer for the Double Feature season. In addition to AHS, Peters plays Stan Bowes, a member of the Trump Organization on the FX series, Pose.  Most notably, he plays the titular role in Netflix's Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination. 

Darren Criss

Darren Criss has been a Murphy favorite since his Glee performance as Blaine, the a cappella-singing love interest to Chris Colfer's Kurt. He switched things up by following that with The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, where he played the leading role, serial killer Andrew Cunanan. His performance was critically acclaimed and he swept the awards' circuit. He went on to work with Murphy again in Hollywood. In addition, Criss guest starred in an episode of AHS: Hotel.

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange is yet another favorite. The Oscar winning actress has participated in five seasons of American Horror Story, most notably, Murder House, Coven, Freak Show, and Asylum, and makes a guest appearance in Apocalypse. She also had a starring role in FX's Feud: Bette and Joan, where she played Joan Crawford. In addition, Lange plays the cunning grandmother to Zoey Deutch in The Politician. She is also set to star in another Murphy-led project about Marlene Dietrich for Netflix, so even if she's done with AHS, there is more Lange/Murphy to come. 

Emma Roberts

Nothing says Ryan Murphy like Emma Roberts, who is yet another American Horror Story alum. She participated in five seasons of the FX show, including Coven, Freak Show, Apocalypse, and 1984, while also making a single episode appearance in Cult. In addition, Roberts was the lead in the sorority horror show, Scream Queens, which ran for three seasons. 

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates is yet another Oscar winner who caught Murphy's eye. The Misery actress starred in five seasons of American Horror Story, including her iconic, bone-chilling character in Coven, for which she won an Emmy, and the fan-favorite evil concierge, Iris, in Hotel. Bates also continued her collaboration by playing Joan Blondell in Feud: Bette and Joan.

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott is another familiar face for Murphy fans. The actor is one of the original stars of American Horror Story, and participated in five seasons, including AHS: Asylum. He is best known for his performance as the father of a problematic family in Murder House, which the season is centered around. He also plays a scandalous gas-station owner in the Murphy-produced Hollywood and makes an appearance in Netflix's The Politician.

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett is another favorite of the creator's. She is the star of FOX's 9-1-1, where she plays the badass Athena Grant. She has also made an appearance on the spin-off show, 9-1-1: Lone Star. In addition, Basset has been in a grand total of five seasons of American Horror Story. Most notably, in Coven, she portrays a fictionalized version Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. She reprised the role for Apocalypse. 

Finn Wittrock

Finn Wittrock has found his way into numerous Murphy projects, including five seasons of American Horror Story. He made his AHS debut in Freak Show, where his incredibly disturbed character earned him an Emmy nomination. He has gone on to appear in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and Netflix's Ratched. In addition, he plays a supporting role in the Murphy-directed television film, The Normal Heart. 

Patti LuPone

Nobody loves Broadway like Murphy, so it makes sense that Patti LuPone would be featured in many of his projects. LuPone participated in two seasons of American Horror Story, Coven and NYC, as well as more glamorous roles in Pose and Hollywood. The Broadway legend also makes a cameo appearance in Glee, where she plays herself.  

Matt Bomer

Who doesn't love Matt Bomer? Ryan Murphy sure does. The White Collar star has made a number of appearances in the showrunner's projects, including three seasons of American Horror Story. He had small roles in Freak Show and Stories, and most notably had a major role as Lady Gaga's lover in Hotel. Bomer has a major role in The Normal Heart and Boys in the Band, and makes brief appearances in The New Normal and Glee. He also got behind the camera, directing an episode of American Crime Story: Versace. 

Leslie Grossman

Leslie Grossman has worked with Ryan Murphy since the early days of Nip/Tuck. The actress had minor roles in his short-lived series, Popular, and The New Normal, and additionally starred in five seasons of American Horror Story, and has had leading roles in every season she's been in. She continues to be apart of the show, and was a definite stand out in the Season 11 cast.

Jim Parsons

When Jim Parsons left The Big Bang Theory, he made it a point to work with Ryan Murphy. The actor has had starring roles in films like The Boys in the Band and The Normal Heart, and plays the predatory manager to Rock Hudson in Netflix's Hollywood. The role was something very different for Parsons, but Murphy has a talent for drawing out performances from actors playing against type. 

Billie Lourd

Billie Lourd is another young actress Murphy has taken under his wing. The Star Wars actress started her collaboration with the producer in Scream Queens, where she played one of the killer sorority girls. She subsequently starred in six seasons of American Horror Story, playing a main role in most, including NYC, the most recent season. 

Connie Britton

Before The White Lotus, Connie Britton was a staple in the Ryan Murphy Universe. She is most known for her performance as Vivien Harmon in Murder House, a role she reprised in Apocalypse that landed her an Emmy nomination. She was also a fan favorite in 9-1-1, where she played a 911 operator. In addition, she played Faye Resnick, a friend of Nicole Brown Simpson in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. 

Lea Michele

Some would say Ryan Murphy made Lea Michele a star when he cast her as Rachel Berry in the musical teen comedy, Glee. She became one of the most recognizable stars from the show, and the role earned her both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. She also dawned a neck brace as an unconventional sorority girl in Scream Queens. 

Clearly Murphy has his favorites, and continues to work with the same reliable, talented actors in order to make his projects as binge-worthy as possible. Other notable collaborators include stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Frances Conroy, Lily Rabe, Adina Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Lynch, and John Stamos. For more information on where to check out some of these iconic projects from these iconic stars, make sure to check out our Ryan Murphy streaming guide, as well as the 2023 TV premiere dates.

In the weeks since Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has been released, intense popularity and criticism has followed. While those with a Netflix subscription kept it in Netflix’s Top 10, and in the No. 1 spot for a while, there is also a lot of criticism surrounding the true crime story. A lot of the controversy is in regard to how the family of Dahmer’s victims feels about the show. Now, its creator Ryan Murphy is speaking up, saying they did try to get input from the victims’ families. 

Both Murphy, the creator, and Evan Peters, who plays Dahmer, have spoken about trying to tell the story of the victims. Rather, they wanted to shine a light on the serial killer’s “unconscionable crimes” and show how “underserved victims and their communities” were “impacted by the systemic racism and institutional failures of the police,” the show’s description, via THR, says. THR reported that Murphy spoke about the process of creating the show, and said at an event: 

Along with what he said about the research they did for the show, Murphy also spoke about the goal of Dahmer, saying: 

While the creatives behind the series have spoken about the caution and care they put into making it, Dahmer has been called out by many, and has become a fairly large controversial topic. Many have spoken out against the show including Rita Isbell, the sister of one of Dahmer’s victims. She noted that she was never contacted about the show. Along with her, Shirley Hughes, the mother of one of the victims said she couldn’t see why or how the show was able to use their names. 

Other people, including the journalist who broke the story as well as people who worked on the show, and friends of the victims have spoken out against it. Most recently it was reported that Dahmer’s father was allegedly thinking about suing Netflix over the limited series, saying he was never contacted about the show.

The controversy around this show seems to grow every week. Now with Murphy saying they tried to contact family members of Dahmer’s victims with no response the situation around the show has grown more complex. 

The true crime miniseries Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, has taken Netflix by storm. It has remained the No. 1 series on the streamer for a while, but the show has also faced great criticism. Many have spoken out against it, including siblings of Dahmer’s victims and the journalist who broke the story first. Now, the lawyer of one of Damer’s victims that survived has spoken out about how traumatizing his experience with the killer was.

Paul Ksicinski represented Tracy Edwards, who had escaped from Dahmer’s apartment in 1991. After he escaped, he flagged down a patrol car, and with a pair of handcuffs hanging around one of his wrists, told the officers that he was almost killed by Dahmer. This caused the investigation that led to Dahmer's arrest. This was also when Dahmer confessed to killing 17 people. Edwards’ story is shown in the first episode of Dahmer, however, Ksicinski explained that Edwards’ life took a turn for the worst after his experience with the serial killer. The lawyer explained to Fox News: 

Since surviving this encounter, Edwards has been indicted for several crimes. In 2011 Ksicinski took Edwards as a client, this was because Edwards was accused of throwing a man off a bridge and to his death. The lawyer noted that Edwards has always been haunted by what Dahmer did, and it still impacts him. 

Ksicinski noted that Edwards has always taken responsibility for what he did. He also explained that Edwards did not ask for any of this, and it makes sense that he does not want to remember what happened to him. This tracks with what Rita Isbell, the sister of Errol Lindsey, a victim of Dahmer’s, said. She noted that when she watched the show it made her feel like she was reliving what happened, and it brought back the emotions she felt in those moments. Edwards’ lawyer acknowledged how difficult this situation is on those who experience it, saying: 

Evan Peters has brought lots of troubling characters to life, but Dahmer is one of the most wicked. While the show has been one of the most popular on the 2022 TV schedule, lots of stories have come out about how troubling it is, and how victims have had to deal with their trauma since Dahmer was caught.  

Evan Peters brought a killer to life in Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix limited series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. 

It’s alarming to watch him embody such a sinister character—but if you’re a fan of the actor, you probably know that this is not the first villainous man he’s portrayed. In fact, Peters and Murphy have teamed up many times in the past to bring treacherous characters to the screen.

In addition to Jeffrey Dahmer, here are Evan Peters’ most memorable wicked characters.

Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story - Jeffrey Dahmer

From the mannerisms to the voice to the all-around uneasy feeling he gives people, Evan Peters clearly did his homework in order to bring Dahmer to life.

The actor shared in an interview with Netflix that he watched the Stone Phillips interview with the convicted criminal to inform his acting choices, taking note of the “docile” and “dissociative” mannerisms:

His methods were successful: Watching him as the infamous serial killer feels almost like watching behind the scenes footage of the real man.

American Horror Story - Tate Langdon

Peters’ first collaboration with Ryan Murphy was on Season 1 of American Horror Story (retroactively named Murder House). He played Tate Langdon, a tortured teen boy who committed a deadly school shooting while he was alive. Now trapped in the Murder House as a spirit, Tate has repressed the memory of what he did to his peers.

Tate is lovable and has a good heart—or so we think. The more we learn about him, the less we understand what could compel a person to open fire on their classmates. The star brings the character to life, illustrating the boy's twisted mind and the victim complex that fuels his hatred of society.

American Horror Story: Hotel - James March

After playing protagonists for several seasons, Evan Peters returned to his evil roots in American Horror Story: Hotel to portray the prolific serial killer, James March.

This is a fictional character, although he’s rumored to be based on a real-life serial killer, H.H. Holmes. Like March, Holmes made a hotel meticulously suited to carry out his murders.

The villainy continues at March’s Devil’s Night Party, where a host of serial killers are invited to dine at the hotel with him. Aileen Wuornos, John Wayne Gacy, and the Zodiac Killer all show up—along with none other than Jeffrey Dahmer.

March also commits some of the most violent murders in AHS history, making Hotel one of the goriest seasons to exist. He is truly one of Peters' most villainous AHS characters.

American Horror Story: Cult - Kai Anderson

He gave me chills again in American Horror Story: Cult as Kai Anderson, the egotistical and psychopathic cult leader. 

Kai is scary enough to go head to head with real cult leaders throughout history—but luckily, Peters portrays many of those evil men in AHS: Cult as well. Throughout the season, we see him as Marshall Applewhite (the founder of the Heaven’s Gate cult), David Koresh (the leader of the Branch Davidians), Jim Jones (the founder of the Jonestown commune), and Charles Manson (the leader of the Manson Family).

Kai uses stories of these famous cult leaders to explain his master plan to his followers—reminding us that he aspires to become just as infamous as his predecessors.

American Animals - Warren Lipka

He tackled a different type of villain in American Animals, a 2018 film based on the true story of a heist that occurred at Transylvania University in 2004.

Peters starred as Warren Lipka, an anarchist student who formulates a plan to steal rare books from his university’s library. If he and his friends can successfully get past the kindly librarian who guards the priceless books, they’ll be set for life (or at least that’s what he tells them, based on the quote he got from black-market buyers in Amsterdam). He serves as the instigator of the crime, forcing his co-conspirators to continue with the plan even when they express real hesitation.

These crimes don’t hold a candle to those from men like Dahmer or Holmes, but there is something truly terrifying about the manic, uncaring way Lipka deals with the terrified librarian. At the end of the film, one of the real thieves even shares that he thinks he lied about the buyers in Amsterdam in order to convince his friends to go through with the heist. All four of the boys, including their ring leader, spent time in federal prison for their crimes. 

WandaVision - Pietro Maximoff / Ralph Bohner

In a surprise guest appearance, Evan Peters joined the cast of WandaVision to reprise his X-Men role, Peter/Pietro Maximoff.

The cross-over between the Avengers universe and the X-Men universe was rather shocking to viewers, since he had never appeared as Pietro alongside Elizabeth Olsen in the MCU—but the meta casting choice began to make perfect sense when it was revealed that his character was an impostor all along.

Peters’ “Pietro” is actually Ralph Bohner, a Westview resident under Agatha Harkness’s control. The most villainous part of the whole thing was convincing MCU fans that we were on the cusp of an Avengers/X-Men crossover.

Honorable Mention: The Office - Luke

Okay, so Michael’s nephew, Luke, isn’t exactly a villain, but he did try to burn Andy’s eye with a laser.

His one-episode stint on The Office as Luke, a nepotism hire, ends with Michael bending him over a desk and spanking him—although he kind of deserved it. He goes out of his way to annoy his new coworkers and disrupt the work day. If you’ve ever had a coworker like that, you’ll understand why we see Luke as one of Evan Peters’ villains.

Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is available to stream with a Netflix subscription.

After its release last week, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has brought in a massive audience. True crime junkies, Evan Peters fans, and those generally interested in the story of the infamous serial killer flocked to Netflix to check out Ryan Murphy’s latest limited series. Like House of the Dragon for HBO and Rings of Power for Amazon Prime, Dahmer appears to be one of Netflix's biggest shows of the fall. This is because it has the most viewers for a show since Season 4 of Stranger Things dropped. 

Dahmer ended up bringing in 196.2 million people over its first few days on Netflix, according to Deadline. Not many other shows have passed this threshold, putting Dahmer among the most popular shows of the year for the streamer. The only other shows with more viewers are Squid Game, All of Us Are Dead, Bridgerton Season 2, the limited series Inventing Anna, and the fourth season of Stranger Things. 

The report also notes that of Ryan Murphy’s shows on Netflix (Like The Politician and Halston, among others), Dahmer is likely his most viewed. 

This does not come as much of a surprise. Fans have had strong reactions to the show on social media, from crushing on Peters to passionately tweeting about why others should not be romanticizing the show. Twitter was also fired up when Peters’ was cast in the role a while back, so interest in this limited series about Dahmer has been around and growing for a long time. 

For context, as to what so many people are watching, this show follows the victims of Jeffery Dahmer, and the killer’s time going in and out of the prison system. Both Peters and Murphy have discussed taking on such a difficult and heavy project and how they handled such sensitive content. Peter’s explained that Murphy set the rule that they would never tell the story from Dahmer’s point of view. He elaborated saying, they didn’t want to sympathize with him and they wanted to make sure what happened was portrayed in an authentic way. 

Another reason people could be tuning into Dahmer is for its cast. Along with Peters, the show also stars Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald and Niecy Nash. I can imagine this project would have been hard to make for the cast. Peters confirmed this idea, talking about how prepping for the role was extremely difficult. Clearly, their hard work has paid off, as the show has had lots of responses from fans and critics, both positive and negative, and has brought in such a large audience.   

It’s clear this show has made an impact on those who have seen it. If you are interested in watching Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, you can do so with a Netflix subscription. 

As the Fall TV season kicks off in earnest for broadcast networks, marking the annual return of widespread comfort television, the biggest show on Netflix has been the anti-comforting true crime drama Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which has earned star Evan Peters a slew of positive fan reactions, along with an hefty number of disturbed responses. Some of the more noteworthy feedback had nothing to do with Peters’ acting, though, as the sister of one of Dahmer’s victims shared her thoughts on the show after watching an actress fictionalize her memorable courtroom appearance.

Rita Isbell is the sibling of Errol Lindsey, a 19-year-old victim of Jeffrey Dahmer’s who was murdered in April 1991. She gained some national recognition during the highly publicized 1992 trial for her highly emotional victim impact statement, and that part of the trial was dramatized for Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series, with Bosch actress DaShawn Barnes in the role. Isbell opened up to Insider about her memories of that experience in a candid verbal essay, and also reflected on seeing it play out on Dahmer. In her words:

True crime series like this are very often troublesome for the friends and family members of victims and others involved with the cases, particularly for projects as high-profile as anything streaming on Netflix. And with Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story sticking around the top of Netflix’s Top 10 for its second weekend of release, that means a whole lot of people are digging into this story, possibly for the first time, spurring a lot of online conversations.

Noting that she has not watched any of the streaming drama outside of the scene depicting her courtroom address, Rita Isbell doesn’t exactly take personal issue with Netflix for the show’s existence. However, she wishes there was some positive outcome for the children and grandchildren of the victims. As she put it:

Netflix has run into trouble with “true story” series that allegedly stray too far from reality when it comes to people whose life rights weren’t paid for, which is the subject of a recent lawsuit over Inventing Anna, among other projects. That’s obviously not the case for Isbell, whose court comments and appearance are part of public record, but she highlights another arguably negative outcome caused by the uptick in true crime projects across linear TV and streaming. 

If there’s anything resembling a silver lining to be had here, it’s one earned by DaShawn Barnes for pulling off such a convincing portrayal that Isbell herself was so affected. She appears in three of the show’s ten episodes, with the aforementioned victim statement coming in Episode 8, “Lionel.” 

Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is available to anyone with Netflix subscriptions, and anyone looking for something a little more lighthearted can check out our 2022 TV premiere schedule to see what other new and returning shows are coming soon. 

People love Evan Peters and his work. That love exists on a spectrum of crushing on him to appreciating his overall skill as an actor. Due to this intense love from Peters' fanbase, the reactions on social media to Netflix’s newest series,  Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story have been pretty wild. 

Peters plays the title role of the infamous serial killer. Since the day it was announced he would be in the role, Twitter has had strong reactions to him playing Dahmer. Some romanticize him, others posing the question of why he keeps playing scary people and others are trying to stop the romanticization of his evil characters, specifically Dahmer. 

There are many users on Twitter romanticizing the performance, @anthologyrm tweeted: 

While others just want Peters to play a role that isn’t a killer so they can adore him without feeling guilty, like @aidanthereup:

Peters has played his fair share of serial killers between quite a few of his characters on American Horror Story and this new limited series. He also has a fairly large repertoire of non-scary characters. He was one of the 2021 Emmy winners for his role as Detective Colin Zabel in Mare of Easttown. He also starred as the fast and funny Quicksilver in a few of the X-Men movies, and if you liked him in that you can check out some of his other performances that aren't as scary as his current role. 

Despite him playing non-scary characters, many people romanticize his more evil roles. As @NOASVERSE put it:  

Lots of people on Twitter are starting to call out those who are romanticizing Peters’ performance as Dahmer, and they are trying to get people to not post thirst tweets about an actual real-life serial killer. Like @sicssorluv who tweeted: 

On the flip side, there are lots of users praising Peters’ performance without romanticizing it. Some, like @PATvandenEnden are saying it’s so good he should win an Emmy. 

@285Slim may have gotten the general consensus of the fans down when he mentioned in a Twitter thread about the show:

He’s right, the Dahmer actor is good at what he does and takes it seriously, especially on this project. Peters and the creatives behind the show have been careful with how they portray the serial killer. Peters has spoken about how he handled the role, saying it was challenging taking on the character and trying to portray him in an authentic way. He also explained that the show’s creator Ryan Murphy had one rule while making the show, which was to never tell this story from Dahmer’s point of view. Elaborating on this point Peters’ noted they did this because it was important to respect the victims and their families. They also set this rule so they didn’t “embellish” everything that happens because there is no need to see these horrific events over and over again.

Now that show is in the world it’s up to the viewer how they interpret the story being told. Social media has made it clear that while Peters is amazing, his performance should not be romanticized. 

There are few American serial killers whose name carries as much weight as Jeffrey Dahmer, whose years-long killing spree earned him a dreadful reputation and nicknames like “The Milwaukee Cannibal” and “The Milwaukee Monster” before and after his 1991 arrest and conviction. And, over the years, Dahmer’s story has been told time and time again with multiple actors, including Jeremy Renner coming in to portray the notorious killer.

Now, more than 30 years after the convicted murderer and cannibal's reign of terror came to and end, a new 2022 Netflix series explores not only Dahmer’s life but also those of his family, victims, and the detectives who were successful in bringing him to justice. Below is a breakdown of the major members of the Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer cast and where you’ve seen them before, starting off with Evan Peters in the lead role.

Evan Peters (Jeffrey Dahmer)

Following in the footsteps of fellow Marvel actor Jeremy Renner, Evan Peters joins the Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast in the titular role in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true crime show.

Peters should be instantly recognizable for comic book movie fans as the actor played Peter Maximoff, a.k.a. Quicksilver, in various films, starting with X-Men: Days of Future Past. He also played a different take on the character in the 2021 Marvel series, WandaVision. Outside of the X-Men movies and WandaVision, Peters has spent his career appearing in film and TV projects like Kick-Ass, Elvis & Nixon, Mare of Eastown, and various seasons of American Horror Story, the most recent being 2021’s Double Feature.

Richard Jenkins (Lionel Dahmer)

Taking on the role of the infamous serial killer’s father, Lionel Dahmer, in the Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast is veteran film, TV, and stage actor Richard Jenkins, whose career goes back nearly five decades.

Over the years, Jenkins, not to be confused with Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings, has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for his work in movies like The Visitor and The Shape of Water, and has even taken home a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in Olive Kitteridge. At the same time, Jenkins has appeared in more comedic roles in movies like Burn After Reading, The Cabin in the Woods, and the 2008 Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly comedy, Step-Brothers, to name only a few. He has also appeared in shows like Six Feet Under (he played deceased family patriarch Nathaniel Fisher), Ally McBeal, and Into Thin Air: Death on Everest.

Molly Ringwald (Shari Dahmer)

Molly Ringwald, who was at the height of her fame as a member of the “Brat Pack” when Jeffrey Dahmer was in the middle of his reign of terror in the 1980s, portrays the killer’s step-mother, Shari Dahmer.

One of the most recognizable faces in the Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast, Ringwald became a star with a run of hits in the 1980s that included Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, to name only a few. More recently, Ringwald has appeared in modern romantic comedies like The Kissing Booth movies, All These Small Moments, and Siberia. She’s also been a consistent presence on the small screen with major roles on teen dramas like The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Riverdale, and as part of The Bear cast in 2022.

Michael Learned (Catherine Dahmer)

Longtime TV star Michael Learned shows up in the Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast as Catherine Dahmer, the convicted killer’s late grandmother.

Throughout her career, which goes back to the early 1960s, Learned has appeared on shows like The Waltons as Olivia Walton (a role that earned her three Primetime Emmy Awards), Nurse, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Promised Land, Cold Case, and an assortment of soap operas that includes General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and All My Children.

Niecy Nash (Glenda Cleveland)

Glenda Cleveland, the neighbor who tried to stop Jeffrey Dahmer from continuing his years-long killing spree in real life, is portrayed by Niecy Nash on the new Netflix limited series.

Prior to showing up in one of the more prominent roles in the Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast, Nash made a name for herself with her portrayal of Deputy Raineesha Williams on the long-running Comedy Central series, Reno 911!, a role that she picked back up in the 2020 revival. She's also starred on shows like Scream Queens, Getting On, and Claws, which came to an end in 2022. Biographical drama series are nothing new for Nash, as she has landed memorable roles on limited series like When They See Us and Mrs. America. She currently appears on the Netflix comedy series, Never Have I Ever.

Penelope Ann Miller (Joyce Dahmer)

Penelope Ann Miller shows up in the Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast as the convicted killer’s mother, Joyce Dahmer.

Over the years, Miller has popped up in movies like Adventures in Babysitting, Big Top Pee-Wee, Awakenings, Kindergarten Cop, Chaplin, The Artist, The Birth of a Nation, and Saving Lincoln, to name a few. Prior to appearing on the new Netflix show, Miller’s TV contributions included The Popcorn Kid, Men of a Certain Age, Mistresses, and American Crime.

Shaun J. Brown (Tracy Edwards)

And then there is Shaun J. Brown, who shows up in the Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast as Tracy Edwards, the man who survived one of the serial killer’s attacks and later became instrumental in his conviction.

In recent years, Brown has found success with a number of different TV shows including The Dropout, Dear White People, The Great Indoors, and Run. Prior to that, Brown landed roles on Bunheads, True Blood, The Newsroom, and Glee, to name only a few.

You can see all these familiar faces (plus many others) in action as all 10 episodes of Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story are currently streaming for anyone with access to a Netflix subscription. If you want to know what other shows are coming out in the final few months of the year, check out CinemaBlend’s 2022 TV schedule.

Stream Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix.

Evan Peters has played many characters on American Horror Story. From a ghost in a murder house to a murderous spirit in a hotel to a frat boy zombie, he has had his fair share of scary and disturbing characters. But his latest project ,Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, may provide his scariest role yet. Peters will be playing the notorious serial killer and has recently spoken about the difficulties of taking on the part as well as the rule Ryan Murphy, the creator of the show, set to make sure the production was respectful. 

Taking on a role like this requires a lot of care because, as Evan Peters says, it’s important to respect the victims and not sympathize with the killer. He has spent a lot of time figuring out how to play Jeffrey Dahmer and said it was incredibly difficult. In an interview with Ryan Murphy Productions he elaborated on why such care needed to be taken saying:   

The actor was very transparent in the interview, and the rationale that he lays out is understandable. He also said that he was super grateful to the crew for keeping him grounded and supporting him through the shoot. Additionally, he noted that a reason the work was challenging was because he wanted to keep his performance as authentic as he could. This desire for authenticity was also major for the overall production as well. He said: 

Both Ryan Murphy and Evan Peters have made their fair share of crime shows. Murphy is an executive producer on American Crime Story, which follows various high-profile true-crime cases like the People vs. O.J. Simpson trial and the assassination of Gianni Versace. Along with AHS, Peters was notably part of the Mare of Easttown cast. His performance in the crime drama, in which he played the role of Detective Colin Zabel, made him one of the 2021 Emmy winners. 

With Evan Peters and Ryan Murphy’s long-standing relationship, it’s no surprise that the actor was tapped for this role. Fans were also quick to react to the Jeffrey Dahmer casting because Peters has played so many serial killers on Murphy’s shows. While haunting and creepy, I’m sure this performance will be spectacular, especially given the two men’s track records. And based on their comments here, the material will surely be respectful as well.

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story will join the plethora of Netflix shows on September 21. With that, be sure you have a Netflix subscription by that time so that you can check it out.

Over the years, everyone with a Netflix subscription has offered access to some of the most riveting and horrifying true crime documentaries and dramatic series based on history’s most notorious criminals. And while Mindhunter portrayed the lives and crimes of real-life serial killers of the 1970s and early 1980s, the show stopped short of one of the most infamous names in American criminal history: Jeffrey Dahmer, also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal or the Milwaukee Monster. 

Well, that will soon change with Ryan Murphy’s upcoming limited series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which will dive into the psyche of the seemingly meek yet incredibly vicious serial killer who killed, dismembered, and ate at least 17 victims before he was finally brought to justice. And here is everything we know about the series so far.

The Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Cast Includes Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins And Penelope Ann Miller

Evan Peters, who has worked extensively with Ryan Murphy on the American Horror Story franchise, will step in for yet another dark role as has been cast to to play the Milwaukee Cannibal on Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. But the WandaVision star isn’t the only big name attached to appear on the Netflix limited series, as Richard Jenkins and Penelope Ann Miller have been cast as the convicted killer’s parents, Lionel and Joyce Dahmer. 

The cast, according to Deadline, also includes Niecy Nash, who will be taking on the role of Glenda Cleveland, Damher’s concerned neighbor who tries to notify the authorities of the killer’s strange and downright terrifying behavior. Other members of the Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast include Shaun J. Brown and Colin Ford.

Monster Will Consist Of 10 Episodes Spanning Jeffrey Dahmer’s Entire Life

When news first broke that Netflix had greenlighted Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Deadline reported that the limited series would play out over the course of 10 episodes, though a length of each of those chapters has yet to be revealed. One thing we do know about the true crime show is that it will span Jeffrey Dahmer’s entire life with portions of the series taking place in every decade between his birth in 1960 and eventual capture in 1991 and subsequent murder while in prison in 1994, according the the extensive timelines of his exploits found on Biogrphay.com.

Jeffrey Dahmer’s Crimes Will Be Told Through The Eyes Of His Victims On Monster

Whenever someone makes a show (or movie) about someone who committed crimes as atrocious as the ones Jeffrey Dahmer carried out, there needs to be a way to go about it delicately to avoid glorifying the crimes and criminal opposed to paying respect to their victims. Well, it sounds like Ryan Murphy and his creative team have found a way to go about this ever-so-delicately as Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story will be told through the eyes of the boys and young men who fell victim to the sadistic killer, according to Variety.

It has not been revealed if each of Dahmer’s 17 victims will be featured in the 10-episode limited series, but Monster will examine the killer’s white privilege and how he used it to evade capture despite being picked up by authorities at least 10 times before he was finally brought to justice in 1991.

Evan Peters Did A Lot Of Research And Wants To Make His Portrayal Of Jeffrey Dahmer Authentic

When it comes to a serial killer as infamous as Jeffrey Dahmer, there is a ton of information on the subject, which could make for quite a research project for an actor preparing to portray the Milwaukee Monster. And that’s the dilemma Evan Peters found himself in while preparing for his appearance in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. In an April 2021 interview with Variety, Peters explained that he had to find a balance between the real-life killer and the character he is set to play, stating:

The Mare of Easttown star went on to reveal that once he completed all his research and read the scripts, he went through a great deal of trial and error and experimentation to get everything worked out and find that balance.

Mindhunter And Pose Directors Helmed Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Ryan Murphy and his long-time producing partner have put together quite the team to tackle Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, a team whose members have directed episodes of shows like Mindhunter, The Leftovers, Pose, and Hollywood, to name only a few. In October 2020, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Carl Franklin, who directed multiple episodes of Mindhunter Season 2 (including a large portion of the Atlanta Child Murders storyline) had been tasked with directing the show’s pilot episode.

Janet Mock, who wrote and directed multiple episodes of Pose and Hollywood, will helm multiple episodes of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, though the exact count has not yet been announced. On top of that, Mock wrote several episodes as part of a writers room that also included David McMillan, who serves as the show’s supervising producer.

Production On Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Was Reportedly Underway In June 2021

When Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was announced in late 2020, there was talk that production would get underway at some point the following year, and it appears that’s exactly what happened. In June 2021, People.com published a photograph of Evan Peters dressed up to look like Jeffrey Dahmer while on set of the upcoming Netflix limited series. There wasn’t a lot of information on how long the shoot had been going on when the photo was released, nor anything on how much was left to film.

There is still a lot we don’t yet know about Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story at this point, but there are plenty of great upcoming Netflix shows to hold you over in the meantime.

The esteemed actors of the Criminal Minds cast not only had the honor of starring on one of the longest-running and most beloved crime procedurals on TV, but also had the pleasure of sharing the screen with many guest stars who would go on to become some of the biggest stars of today. Considering how it ran for a whopping total of 15 seasons on CBS, you can only imagine how many future Hollywood heavies appeared on the series. The following are some of the most recognizable names we dug up after their roles on Criminal Minds completely slipped our minds, starting with one actor who just a few years away from becoming TV royalty.

Aaron Paul (Michael Zizzo) 

In the premiere season of Criminal Minds (when Mandy Patinkin was still on the show), a 27-year-old Aaron Paul played a young man suspected of murder due to his involvement with a local group of Satanists who were framed by the high school student who turned out to be the real killer. In 2008, the actor played crystal meth dealer and manufacturer Jesse Pinkman on AMC’s Breaking Bad, for which he earned three Emmy Awards and a newfound reputation as a leading man on both the small screen and the big screen. 

Dean Norris (Det. John Barton) 

Speaking of Breaking Bad cast members, Dean Norris is still known best to this day for his role as Hank Schrader - devoted DEA agent and unsuspecting brother-in-law of notorious drug lord Walter White (Bryan Cranston) - on the acclaimed drama. He had actually already been cast on the show when he was temporarily demoted to police detective for a 2010 episode of Criminal Minds, on which his character helps the crew locate the last victim of a serial killer with clues he strangely left after taking his own life.

Walton Goggins (John Cooley)

Speaking of strange criminals, Walton Goggins received his sole Emmy nomination (so far) for playing Boyd Crowder on FX’s Justified, which would lead to an increasingly esteemed film career that includes a villainous role in the Marvel movies (namely 2018 Ant-Man and the Wasp) and becoming a frequent player in Quentin Tarantino’s recent filmography. In between his stint on The Shield and joining the Justified cast, the actor played a longtime friend of Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster) who almost falls prey to a murderous priest (Carmen Argenziano) in a creepy Criminal Minds episode from Season 4.

Sterling K. Brown (Fitz) 

Sterling K. Brown also became a Marvel movie star in 2018 after appearing in Black Panther, following his Emmy-winning turns on both FX’s American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson as Christopher Darden and NBC’s This Is Us cast as Randall Pearson. Before all of that, in 2015, the St. Louis native appeared as a security guard for the United States embassy in Barbados in a Season 10 episode of Criminal Minds that served as back door pilot for the series’ short-lived spin-off Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.

Mike Colter (Colin Bramwell)

Mike Colter would become a Marvel TV show star in 2015 after appearing on Netflix’s Jessica Jones as the indestructible Luke Cage before getting his own self-title spin-off and, then, reprising the role on the streaming platform’s crossover series, The Defenders. Before that short-lived, but much-loved, phenomenon blew up his career, the Evil cast member played a former Special Forces sniper turned serial killer hired by his former colleague to kill his ex-wife on Season 9 of Criminal Minds.

Evan Peters (Charlie Hillridge) 

Someone who is also known for both Marvel movies (he was Quicksilver in the X-Men movies) and Marvel TV shows (he sort of reprised the Quicksilver role when he joined the WandaVision cast) is Evan Peters, who would initially acquire household name status as a series regular on American Horror Story since 2011. About a year before that creepy anthology premiered, the actor guest starred on Criminal Minds’ sixth season as a young man who was abducted as an 8-year-old by married murderers who would later make him their reluctant accomplice.

Finn Wittrock (Harvey Morell) 

On the other side of that coin, Harvey Morell was the willful accomplice to a killer named Caleb Rossmore (Jeff Newburg), with whom he shared an obsession with the Zodiac Killer, on a Season 7 episode of Criminal Minds. Playing that young killer was fellow recurring American Horror Story cast member Finn Wittrock, who will also add superhero TV shows to his resume when he plays Guy Gardner - a member of the Green Lantern Corps - on HBO Max’s upcoming original series based on the cosmic DC comic book.

David Mazouz (Ryan Hall) 

Speaking of DC TV shows, in 2014, David Mazouz had the honor of joining the Gotham cast as a young Bruce Wayne dealing with the recent murder of his parents for five seasons. Years before the Batman prequel series premiered, the actor also appeared on a Season 7 of Criminal Minds as a boy whose battle with leukemia sends his boxing champ father (Shawn Hatosy) into a murderous rage.

Cameron Monaghan (Jeffrey Charles) 

David Mazouz’s Gotham co-star Cameron Monaghan (who plays a particularly clownish criminal named Jerome Valeska) is also famous for playing Ian Gallagher on the Shameless cast for 11 seasons. You could say that he had some decent preparation for the former, more villainous (and Joker-esque) role when he landed a guest spot on Criminal Minds’ sophomore run as a young boy abandoned by his mother who takes his anger out on three people by bludgeoning them to death.

Elle Fanning (Tracy Belle) 

Cameron Monaghan’s Jeffrey Charles almost claimed a fourth victim - a little girl named Tracy Belle, whom he lures out into the woods before Mandy Patinkin’s Jason Gideon saves her at, essentially, the last minute. Tracy Belle was played on Criminal Minds by Elle Fanning, who - like her older sister, Dakota - would grow up to become one of the most sought after actresses of her generation, known for movies like Super 8 from 2011 and for leading Hulu’s The Great cast as Catherine the Great.

Jessie T. Usher (Daniel)

If we could switch gears for just a moment back to stars of superhero TV shows, Jessie T. Usher is known today as Samuel L. Jackson’s son in Tim Story’s 2019 Shaft movie and Will Smith’s son in the 2016 sequel Independence Day: Resurgence, but especially from Amazon Prime’s The Boys cast as A-Train. Before he had a starring role in anything, he had a guest spot on Criminal Minds’ two-part Season 4 finale in which the BAU investigates a series of murder that leads to make a shocking discovery at a pig farm in Canada.

Ariel Winter (Katie)

Although best known as Alex Dunphy on the Modern Family cast, Ariel Winter also has experience playing a superhero, having voiced a later incarnation of Robin named Carrie Kelley in one of the best DC animated movies, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, in 2012 and 2013. Years before the ABC sitcom made her a star, Winter was on Criminal Minds Season 3 as a young girl abducted and left for dead by her own aunt (Suzanne Cryer) who blamed her niece for ruining her marriage to her pedophile husband (Emmanuel Xuereb).

Melissa Leo (Georgia Davis)

Academy Award winner Melissa Leo (for the 2011 sports biopic The Fighter) would actually make her superhero movies debut in 2021 with the Netflix original action comedy Thunder Force. In Criminal Minds two-part Season 2 finale, the actress played a small town sheriff whose abduction leads to the BAU’s first encounter with prolific serial killer Frank Breitkopft, played by Keith Carradine.

Julia Butters (Gabby) 

Another notable abduction victim from Criminal Minds is the title character of “Gabby,” the 16th episode of the series’ ninth season, which was also the acting debut of then-5-year-old Julia Butters. The starlet would then land a recurring spot on the Transparent cast, a starring role on CBS’s American Housewife, and a memorable, scene-stealing role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as Rick Dalton’s precocious Lancer co-star. 

Sydney Sweeney (Dani Forester)

Fellow Once Upon a Time in Hollywood cast member Sydney Sweeney also made one of her earliest appearances on Criminal Minds as a young girl murdered along with her brother and mother by a serial killer who specializes in taking out whole families in Season 5. She would later achieve acclaim after joining the Handmaid’s Tale cast as Eden Spencer, the White Lotus cast as Olivia Mossbacher, and on HBO’s Euphoria cast as Cassie Howard, to name just a few notable roles. 

Anton Yelchin (Nathan Harris)

In lieu of the many notable roles that prove Anton Yelchin as one of the most exceptional talents of his time (Green Room, Charlie Bartlett, J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek movies, etc.), he gave one criminally underrated performance on Criminal Minds’ second season as a teen with sexually sadistic tendencies. Sadly, Yelchin passed away in 2016 at the age of 27 when his Jeep Cherokee, which appeared to be in park but was really in neutral, rolled backward and pinned him against the security fence outside his Los Angeles home.

People who work in law enforcement likely rarely forget the faces of anyone they investigate, swore to protect, or failed to save. However, if you are guilty of forgetting any of these Criminal Minds characters and the now famous actors who played them,  you are forgiven.

Spoilers ahead for the Season 10 premiere of American Horror Story, subtitled Double Feature.

American Horror Story has made its long-awaited return to FX for its tenth season, subtitled Double Feature. It also featured the return of Evan Peters as the second-billed star behind only the venerable Sarah Paulson, but he wasn't just credited as an actor. Peters also received a "producer" credit, and fans were quick to react to the exciting development.

American Horror Story: Double Feature brought Evan Peters back after he didn't appear in the ninth season, called 1984. That was the first season of AHS that Peters missed, so nearly three years had passed since Evan Peters had last played a role (or roles) in a season of AHS. So, his return for Double Feature would have been exciting for fans no matter what, but the producer credit resulted in viewers taking to social media to celebrate.

Evan Peters' credit as a producer took fans on social media by surprise, to the point that caps lock was really an ideal way to express the excitement. He was a successful actor before American Horror Story, but the FX series was a big break for him when he appeared in Murder House back in 2011. In the years since, in addition to playing new roles season after season on AHS, he also landed roles in projects like X-Men: Apocalypse, Mare of Easttown, and yes, WandaVision. Now, he is also a producer!

What better way to comment on warm feelings for Evan Peters becoming an American Horror Story producer than with a gif of Evan Peters from American Horror Story? There is no shortage of options to choose from, and this person went for a gif of Peters as the unforgettable James Patrick March of AHS: Hotel. Splendid indeed!

Considering that the American Horror Story: Double Feature premiere got off to a very creepy start well before the reveal that the brilliant artists of the area are all basically vampires, it says something about Evan Peters' popularity that fans were so excited despite the ominous aura. Then again, for any fan watching AHS in its tenth season, keeping calm and carrying on in the face of creepiness may be pretty easy.

The characters of American Horror Story: Double Feature may well end up in tears thanks to the traumas that they go through and/or inflict by the time the season is over, but probably not because of anything happy like this fan is suggesting on social media! Plus, for any viewers who were happy for Evan Peters, the credits had more good news for another star: Sarah Paulson.

Sarah Paulson is top-billed in Double Feature just ahead of Evan Peters, and she too missed AHS: 1984 as the first season of AHS in which she didn't appear. She came back to receive an executive producer credit as well as credit for performing in front of the camera, so it's good news all around for the two biggest names in AHS. Season 10 got off to a bloody start for the characters, but a pretty great beginning for Peters and Paulson from a producing perspective!

American Horror Story: Double Feature is going to be an unconventional season of television even by AHS standards, so be sure to tune in to FX on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET to see what happens next for all the characters. For more viewing options now and in the coming weeks, be sure to check out our 2021 fall TV premiere schedule. If you want to revisit earlier seasons of AHS, you can find the first nine streaming on Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime.

Now that we're in the thick of the summer TV season, it's the proper time to start compiling AHS theories, with the star-studded American Horror Story: Double Feature set to premiere on August 25, following the first season of the all-new anthology spinoff American Horror Stories. Thankfully, co-creator Ryan Murphy has already given the fandom somewhat ample fuel to set the rumor mills ablaze, and it looks like Season 10 could hopefully shed blinding light on some long unanswered questions regarding American Horror Story: Asylum.

For an idea of what that American Horror Story: Double Feature fuel could be, look no further than Ryan Murphy's Twitter feed and the post below.

While my fascination and curiosity are both stoked by that mysterious black pill, it's probably more important to point out that the pill is surrounded by a vampire creature and an alien who are destined for makeout central, as disturbing a thought as that can be. While AHS hasn't yet told a full-on vampire tale yet, fans definitely remember the alien sub-plot threaded into Evan Peters and Britne Oldford's shared storyline as Kit and Alma Walker in American Horror Story: Asylum. So let's go over some of the questions that I am extremely hopeful the FX series will tackle in the new season.

Will The Aliens Return For Julia And Thomas?

Fans will remember that two children were alive and well at the end of American Horror Story: Asylum in the form of Kit and Chloe's son Thomas, as well as Kit and Alma's daughter Julia. At the tail end of the series, it was revealed by Sarah Paulson's Lana Winters that Julia grew up to be a respected neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins, and that Thomas went on to become a Harvard Law professor. The implication there was that both children received "gifts," so to speak, from the aliens that gave them certain abilities others did not have, largely on the mental side.

But considering the Asylum extraterrestrials were the kind that made it a priority to check back in with former...victims?...and that Grace seemed pretty set on the idea that the aliens would return for Julia and Thomas, much to Alma's chagrin and horror, it's legitimately worth asking whether or not American Horror Story: Double Feature will find a way to factor Julia and Thomas' stories into one or both of its pair of tales. It's not as if the entire season has to be about those two characters, as they can show up in the background or via supplemental information.

Will We Learn What The Aliens From American Horror Story: Asylum Actually Wanted?

Now we arrive at the overall topic of questioning that viewers were likely disappointed to find out American Horror Story: Asylum wouldn't be answering: what were the extraterrestrials actually doing? Clearly their purpose wasn't to deliver mass destruction, or else there would have been at least a single example of mass destruction across the season's 13 episodes. Instead, they did appear to be more benevolent to humanity, having saved both Grace and Alma from harsh fates, although again, it's unclear to what ends their help extended.

To be fair, Ryan Murphy and executive producer Tim Minear gave the outside-the-narrative explanation that the aliens were meant to represent something godlike within Briarcliff Manor to oppose James Cromwell's Dr. Arden and all of the more evil influences within American Horror Story: Asylum. But I'm looking for American Horror Story: Double Feature to offer up an official in-story justification for why the extraterrestrials did what they did in Season 2, and what it means for the rest of the AHS franchise at large. If everything is connected in some way, Kit, Alma, Chloe and Pepper can't be the only people in the whole world that were affected, right?

What Happened To Evan Peters' Kit?

Technically, the finale episode "Madness Ends" did give viewers an official ending to Kit Walker's story. As we learned from Lana and her visits, Kit was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at some point in the years after Jessica Lange's Sister Jude died of a brain tumor. But nobody actually saw him die, because he went missing, with the show heavily implying that the aliens returned and swooped him back up before he passed away. Why, though?

Were fans meant to believe that the aliens would make some magic happen that would cure Kit's cancer and allow him to continue living out a happy and healthy life? Or, alternately, was there something more menacing happening when Kit was re-abducted? Perhaps he outlived his usefulness to his extraterrestrial brethren, and they killed him off themselves, though that's not the most convincing outcome. Personally, I like to think they fixed up his health and then dropped him onto a beach with lots of non-abductees to mingle with. But he probably just became the next Bloody Face or some other less jubilant outcome.

While alien-based exposition may not happen right away in the season premiere, here's hoping answers are imminent when American Horror Story: Double Feature makes its debut on FX on Wednesday, August 25. There's lots of other top-notch 2021 Summer TV to come, though, so don't sleep on all the good shows!

Evan Peters hit it big with his various roles in FX’s American Horror Story, and Peters is known for bringing pretty weird and (sometimes) wonderful characters to life. The most recent weirdo he’s played on screen was Wanda’s fake brother in Marvel’s WandaVision. Apparently, Peters learned the characters real last name around the same time we did, and his recollection of finding out what an unusual name it was is pretty hilarious.

During a university Q & A that he participated in via Zoom chat, Evan Peters commented on how he didn’t know his character’s last name was Bohner, despite the fact that he did know the scope of his character's past wasn’t what it seemed to viewers at first. The phallic nature of the last name struck him as absolutely hilarious, and he still appears to have a laugh at his character's expense. The interaction was recorded and posted to an attendee’s Tiktok, for all of our viewing pleasure.

In the video you can see just how hilarious Evan Peters thinks the last name is, as it still has him giggling when he is retelling the story. You can see how his own personality really matches with a lot of those he plays on screen, even if he isn’t violent and destructively mischievous in real life.

Is it immature? I mean, sure, some may say so. But, I think even more would laugh right along with Peters. The name was certainly put in the show as a joke, because it was an even more hilarious (sorry to everyone with the last name Bohner) way to discover that he was not actually Pietro. It gives off the same vibes as the rest of the wacky show.

Evan Peters also reveals that he was very aware of his character not really being Wanda’s dead brother come back to life, but a simple Westview resident under the powers of Agatha Harkness. This makes plenty of sense, though, because his character dropped insider knowledge of the workings of Wanda’s scrambled brain basically every time he was on screen. We all knew that was a little more than just some extra twin love.

When we finally realize that Evan Peters’ version of Quicksilver is all a farce, and we meet the real Ralph Bohner, who was an actor under the witch’s control, we’ve got that last joke the character throws at us with his phallic last name. We’ve got the WandaVision writers to thank for that, though, as we now know Peters had nothing to do with it and the character is not one who exists in the Marvel comics - he is solely a creation for the show to throw Wanda off.

While you may have loved Evan Peters before, I’ll bet you have a little more appreciation for him and his sense of humor after seeing him chuckle over his character’s last name. The fact that it was just a retelling of the events, but he still thought it was just as funny, has endeared him to us even more.

Be right back; going to rewatch that WandaVision scene with the new knowledge that Peters is laughing right along with us.

Created by Brad Ingelsby (The Way Back) and directed by Craig Zobel (Compliance), Mare of Easttown, HBO's latest limited series, appears to be the next great prestige drama. Led by Kate Winslet, this detective drama doesn't sound especially original from its synopsis, but critics have praised the mini-series for its great understanding of tone, character, and sense of place. Likewise, the performances are also highlighted. With a supporting cast that includes Guy Pierce, Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice, Cailee Spaeny, and Evan Peters, this is an A-list ensemble, and you've certainly seen their work in the past. If the Mare of Easttown cast looks familiar, here's why!

Kate Winslet (Mare Sheehan)

As Mare Sheehan, a small-town police detective navigating her own personal traumas while investigating her most recent case, Kate Winslet plays the titular protagonist in Mare of Easttown. Previously, Winslet won an Emmy for another title role in another HBO mini-series, Mildred Pierce, which also co-starred Guy Pierce. This limited series marks their reunion. She was also Emmy-nominated for her guest appearance in HBO's Extras. Her other TV credits include Get Back, Dark Season, Casualty, and Anglo-Saxon Attitudes. Additionally, Winslet lent her voice to the animated series, Moominvalley.

Outside of television, Kate Winslet won an Oscar for The Reader. Most famously, she's known for her Oscar-nominated performance as Rose DeWitt Bukater in 1997's Best Picture-winning mega-hit, Titanic. Additionally, the acclaimed actress received Oscar nominations for her lead roles in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Little Children and her supporting turns in Sense and Sensibility (1996), Iris, and Steve Jobs.

Kate Winslet's other notable film credits include Heavenly Creatures, Revolutionary Road, Finding Neverland, Carnage, Labor Day, The Holiday, Contagion, Hamlet (1996), Divergent, Quills, Enigma, and last year's Ammonite. Away from acting, Winslet won a Grammy for her work in Listen to the Storyteller. Next, she'll be seen in Avatar 2, Lee, and Fake! She will also be heard in Naya Legend of the Golden Dolphin.

Julianne Nicholson (Lori Ross)

In the role of Lori Ross, Mare's childhood best friend, Julianne Nicholson is a close companion in HBO's Mare of Easttown. Notably, Nicholson played NYPD Detective Megan Wheeler in NBC's Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Jenny Shaw in Fox's Ally McBeal. Also, she appeared in HBO's Boardwalk Empire and Showtime's Master of Sex. Additionally, the TV actress had main roles in NBC's Conviction, USA Network's Eyewitness, NBC's The Others, CBS's Presidio Med, and NBC's Law & Order: True Crime. Last year, Nicholson played the part of Glory Maitland in HBO's The Outsiders. Her other TV credits include The Red Road, The Good Wife, ER, Covert Affairs, and Royal Pains.

Outside of TV, Julianne Nicholson is seen in August: Osage County, Kinsey, Seeing Other People, Little Black Book, Keep the Lights On, Novitiate, Monos (which she also produced), and Togo. Her other film credits include Who We Are Now (which she also produced), From Nowhere, Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, and I, Tonya. Next, she will appear in Blonde and the anthology film, With/In, where she also writes and directs.

Jean Smart (Helen Sheehan)

Playing the part of Helen Sheehan, Mare's imposing mother, Jean Smart plays a stern character in Mare of Easttown. Most notably, Smart is known for her two-time Emmy-winning performance as Lana Gardener in NBC's Frasier. She also won an Emmy for playing Regina Newley in ABC's Samantha Who? Additionally, Smart was Emmy-nominated for playing Floyd Gerhardt in FX's Fargo Season 2. She's also recognized for playing Martha Logan in Fox's 24, as well as the lead role in CBS's Designing Women. Her other notable television credits include Watchmen, Legion, Halt and Catch Fire, Psych, Hawaii Five-0, and Arrested Development. Additionally, Smart voiced Dr. Ann Possible in Disney Channel's Kim Possible and Depression Kitty in Netflix's Big Mouth.

Outside of TV, Jean Smart was nominated for a Tony Award for her lead performance in Broadway's 2000 revival of The Man Who Came To Dinner. Her film credits include I Heart Huckabees, Garden State, The Accountant, Hope Springs, Homeward Bound, The Odd Couple II, and Life Itself, as well as Youth in Revolt, Sweet Home Alabama, A Simple Favor, and Superintelligence. Most recently, Smart starred in Senior Moment.

Angourie Rice (Siobhan Sheehan)

As Siobhan Sheehan, Angourie Rice plays Mare's teenage daughter in HBO's Mare of Easttown. Most notably, Rice is known for her breakout role as Holly March in The Nice Guys. Additionally, the actress plays the part of Betty Brant in MCU's Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home. Also, she played the lead role in 2018's Every Day. The actress's other film credits include The Beguiled, Walking with Dinosaurs, These Final Hours, Jaspar Jones, Ladies in Black, and Nowhere Boys: The Books of Shadows. Most recently, Rice voiced the title character in Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal. Outside of film, she can be seen in Black Mirror, as well as Mako: Island of Secrets, Worst Year of My Life Again, and The Doctor Blake Mysteries.

Evan Peters (Detective Colin Zabel)

In the role of Detective Colin Zabel, a county detective who's called in to assist Mare in her investigation, Evan Peters plays an inquisitive character looking from the outside in in Mare of Easttown. Most notably, Peters plays Peter Maximoff, i.e. Quicksilver, in X-Men: Days of Future Past, along with X-Men: Apocalypse, Deadpool 2, and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. His other film credits include American Animals, Kick-Ass, The Lazarus Effect, Sleepover, Adult World, Elvin & Nixon, Never Back Down, and Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown. Also, he appeared in The Pirates of Somalia, Safelight, The Good Doctor, Gardens of the Night, and An American Crime. Recently, Peters starred in I Am Woman.

Outside of film, Evan Peters is most well-known for playing an assortment of characters in various seasons of FX's American Horror Story. Additionally, the actor earned praise for his performance as Stan Bowes in FX's Pose. He also played Jack Daniels in The CW's One Tree Hill. His other notable TV credits include Phil of the Future, Invasion, The Office, House, Monk, and The Days. Most recently, Peters reprised his role as Quicksilver in Disney+'s WandaVision. Next, he'll play Jeffrey Dahmer in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Also, the actor will star in American Horror Story: Double Feature.

Guy Pearce (Richard Ryan)

Playing the part of Richard Ryan, a local creative writing professor who crosses paths with Mare during her investigation, Guy Pearce plays a lead role in HBO's Mare of Easttown. Most notably, Pearce is an Emmy winner for his supporting performance in HBO's Mildred Pierce, which also starred Kate Winslet. Additionally, Pearce played Mike Young in nearly 500 episodes of Seven Network's soap opera, Neighbours. Furthermore, the actor appeared in Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Home and Away, When We Rise, Jack Irish, The Wizards of Aus, The Innocents, and BBC One's A Christmas Carol.

Furthermore, in film, Guy Pearce starred in Christopher Nolan's Memento. He was also acclaimed for his performance in L.A. Confidential. His other notable film performances include King Edward VIII in The King's Speech and Staff Sergeant Matt Thompson in The Hurt Locker. Also, Pearce can be seen in Ravenous, The Rover, Lockout, Lawless, Animal Kingdom, Iron Man 3, Factory Girl, Brand New World, and The Time Machine. Most recently, Pearce starred in The Last Vermeer. Next, the actor appears in Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, Zone 414, Back to the Outback, Memory, and Poor Boy, which he'll also direct.

Cailee Spaeny (Erin McMenamin)

As Erin McMenamin, an isolated teen with a tragic fate, Cailee Spaeny plays a haunting supporting character in Mare of Easttown. Most recently, Spaeny was among Zoe Lister Jones' The Craft: Legacy cast. Additionally, the actress reunited with the writer-director for How It Ends, which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Also, Spaeny played Jane Ginsburg in On the Basis of Sex and Young Lynne Cheney in Vice. Her other film credits include Pacific Rim: Uprising and Bad Times at the El Royale. Furthermore, Spaeney played one of the main characters in FX's limited series, Devs. Additionally, the actress can be seen in The All-American Rejects' "Send Her to Heaven" music video.

David Denman (Mark Sheehan)

In the role of Mark Sheehan, Mare's ex-husband, David Denman plays a distant paternal character in HBO's Mare of Easttown. Most notably, Denman is known for playing Roy Anderson in NBC's The Office. He also had a recurring role as Ed in NBC's Parenthood. Additionally, Denman had main parts in Fox's Traffic Light and Cinemax's Outcast. His other notable television credits include Drop Dead Diva, Angel, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, ER, The X-Files, Grey's Anatomy, and Mad Men. The TV actor was also seen in True Detective, Angel From Hell, Dolly Parton's Heartstrings, and Two and a Half Men.

Outside of TV, David Denman can be seen in Big Fish, Brightburn, The Replacements, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Power Rangers, Puzzle, The Gift, Out Cold, and Logan Lucky. The actor's other big-screen credits include Shutter, Smart People, Fanboys, Jobs, When a Stranger Calls, The Nines, Fair Game, and Men, Women, and Children. Most recently, Denman provided a supporting turn in Greenland.

Phyllis Somerville (Betty Carroll)

Playing the part of Betty Carroll, a sweet, elderly lady who can take up a lot of Mare's time, Phyllis Somerville gave her final screen performance in Mare of Easttown. The veteran actress passed away on July 16th, 2020. She was 76. Most notably, Somerville played a recurring role as Marlene in Showtime's The Big C. Her other television credits include Daredevil, Outsiders, NYPD Blue, Law & Order: SVU, The Good Wife, and Castle Rock. She also appeared in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Madam Secretary, and Chappelle's Show, as well as two HBO favorites: The Sopranos and Sex and the City.

Additionally, in film, Phyllis Somerville appeared in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Little Children, Stoker, The Double, Broken English, Bringing Out the Dead, and Surviving Family. Her other movie credits include Arthur, Leap of Faith, The Imposters, Diane, Simply Irresistible, and Our Souls At Night. Somerville's final film was Poms.

John Douglas Thompson (Chief Carter)

As Chief Carter, Mare's boss at the Easttown police department, John Douglas Thompson plays an authoritative character in Mare of Easttown. Most notably, Thompson is a Tony-nominated actor for his lead performance in Broadway's 2017 revival of Jitney. The acclaimed actor has garnered many other awards and nominations for his stage work throughout the years. Outside of this HBO miniseries, Thompson can be seen in ABC's For Life. He also guest-starred in Bull, Madam Secretary, Conviction, Law & Order, Person of Interest, and Law & Order: SVU. Additionally, Thompson was seen in HBO's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Next, he'll appear in HBO's The Gilded Age, which is expected to premiere later this year.

Recently, in film, John Douglas Thompson appeared in HBO Max's Let Them All Talk and the Oscar-nominated short film, The Letter Room. His other film credits include Michael Clayton, The Bourne Legacy, A Most Violent Year, Wolves, and 21 Bridges.

Mare of Easttown premieres on April 18th on HBO.

Audiences have long been engrossed by stories about serial killers. Jack the Ripper, Ted Bundy, the Zodiac Killer – we just love to hate them and, on some level, are fascinated by them. Netflix didn’t hesitate with their title of the next iteration of the subgenre: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. In the 10-episode limited series, spearheaded by Ryan Murphy, actor Evan Peters is taking on the role of Jeffrey Dahmer, and he’s handling it as one might expect of an American Horror Story alum.

After working simultaneously on Mare of Easttown (playing Detective Colin Zabel) and WandaVision last year, Evan Peters can be found on some high-profile TV projects. Apparently, he actively avoided reading the script to find out who the killer was that evaded Kate Winslet in Easttown, but that’s not something he could do for infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. When asked by Variety how he was going to do it, he said:

This delicate balance has been a point of contention for past movies or series that have been made about serial killers. Sometimes they get accused of being salacious for turning the focus on the killer rather than the victims or for just being flat-out bad, such as in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. But there are ways to do it right, as seen in Mindhunter or Marc Meyers’ My Friend Dahmer. According to Variety, Monster will be told through the eyes of Dahmer's victims and focus on the police involved and Dahmer's white privilege.

Jeffrey Dahmer has been portrayed many other times in movies and television shows, going as far back as 1992, right after his trial. He became known as the “Milwaukee Cannibal” and “Milwaukee Monster” after killing 17 males in the late '70s to early '90s. Evan Peters shared that in order to portray Dahmer, it required a level of trial and error and experimenting. The Quicksilver actor (although not in WandaVision) said:

He is known somewhat as an actor in how he can shift between high and low brow art with what looks like ease. But Evan Peters’ reputation in the horror genre is highly respectable, so Netflix’s Monster could really be something his career has prepared him for, no matter how he goes about doing it. Fans are certainly ready for it.

It’s been six years since Parenthood’s sixth season wrapped, tying up the stories of our beloved Bravermans. And while the actors on Parenthood were an ensemble master class — boasting names like Lauren Graham, Peter Krause, Dax Shepard and Craig T. Nelson, to name just a few — the generation of Braverman grandchildren provided an opportunity for a number of young up-and-coming actors to guest star as the friends and foes who came in and out of the Braverman youngsters’ lives. Let’s take a look back at some of the famous faces you might have forgotten were on the NBC weekly cry-fest, and even some you might not have known back then.

Michael B. Jordan (Alex)

Michael B. Jordan had a recurring role in Seasons 2 and 3 as Haddie’s boyfriend Alex, who Haddie meets working at a soup kitchen. Alex is older, a recovering alcoholic who lives alone after leaving an abusive situation. So it’s no surprise that Adam and Kristina take issue with him dating their 16-year-old daughter, but Alex is consistently a model of the perfect boyfriend, and you can’t fight young love. I can't believe Jordan was only in 16 episodes, because I absolutely fell in love with him in this role, but bigger and better things awaited on the big screen.

Michael B. Jordan garnered multiple awards and nominations for his roles in Fruitvale Station, Creed and Black Panther. Michael B. Jordan is as busy as ever, starring in the upcoming action thriller Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse. He’s also stepping behind the camera for the first time, serving as director for Creed III, as well as reprising his role as Adonis Creed.

Jake Borelli (Steve’s Friend)

You might know him better as Dr. Levi Schmitt (or "Glasses") from Grey’s Anatomy, but back in the Season 1 episode of Parenthood, “Team Braverman,” Jake Borelli had a small role as a friend of Steve, Haddie’s ex-boyfriend who slept with her cousin Amber post-breakup. As Steve continues to pursue Amber — all while Amber endures the slut-shaming that comes with the wonderful double standard of high school — Steve’s friend also expresses his frustration that Steve won’t just let it go. If only Borelli would use that line of thinking with his Grey’s hook-up Nico.

Zosia Mamet (Kelsey)

Back in Season 2, Zosia Mamet had a short stint on Parenthood as Amber’s friend Kelsey. Kelsey’s parents blame bad-influence Amber after Kelsey drinks too much at a Halloween party and ends up alone in the pool as she’s mocked by the other party-goers. (But how many of them can say they they’ve been carried out of a pool by Billy Baldwin? Who’s the real winner here?) The final nail in the friendship coffin comes when Kelsey gets into Yale and Amber fails to get accepted into college. After Parenthood, Zosia Mamet went on to co-star in Girls, and most recently was excellent as Ani, best friend of Kaley Cuoco’s Cassie, on The Flight Attendant.

Evan Peters (Brandon)

Evan Peters has caused quite a stir lately as Pietro Maximoff/Ralph Bohner on WandaVision, but back in the Season 2 episode “New Plan,” he played Brandon, Amber’s blind date to the prom. Haddie and Alex hook Amber up with Brandon, who Alex knows from the community center, so the couples can double-date. Evan Peters’ presence here is almost suspiciously uneventful, but maybe I’ve just seen too many episodes of American Horror Story.

Jurnee Smollett (Heather Hall)

Jurnee Smollett was a seasoned actor already by the time she joined the ensemble cast of Parenthood in Season 5 as Heather Hall. And Smollett brings that veteran energy to the role of Kristina’s very capable campaign manager; her interview scene with Kristina is especially hilarious, as she dominates the conversation, leading Kristina to meekly ask, “Are you hired?” Smollett started acting at age 5 as Denise Fraser on Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper and Full House, and has been a TV mainstay ever since, more recently as the fabulous Leti Lewis on Lovecraft Country and Black Canary in Birds of Prey — a role fans hope to see her reprise.

Anthony Carrigan (Cory Smith)

Anthony Carrigan has made a name for himself in recent years as NoHo Hank on Barry and Victor Zsasz on Gotham. He most recently caused trouble for the most excellent titular duo in Bill and Ted Face the Music. But toward the beginning of his career, Carrigan had a small arc on Season 2 of Parenthood as Adam and Sarah’s new boss as T&S, Cory Smith. Cory’s eccentricity first drives Sarah to quit, and Adam is later let go after he and Cory butt heads over advertising ideas.

Scott Porter (Amber’s Significant Other)

Before Hart of Dixie and long before he was Mayor Paul Randolph in Ginny & Georgia, Scott Porter had an uncredited cameo in Parenthood’s series-ending montage. At the end of Season 6’s “May God Bless and Keep You Always,” scenes from the Bravermans’ future are shown to the tune of the theme song, and Scott Porter is shown as Amber’s future significant other, sitting at the dinner table with Amber’s family, holding a little girl, presumably his and Amber’s daughter, as Amber’s ex Ryan York (played by fellow Friday Night Lights alum Matt Lauria) drops off their son. The two men shake hands, assuring viewers that Amber is in a healthy co-parenting situation.

Vanessa Marano (Holly)

Vanessa Marano gained fame as April from Gilmore Girls, but she made an appearance in the Parenthood universe as Holly, Drew’s lab partner in Season 2’s “Date Night.” Sarah sees Holly and Drew working together on a science project and senses chemistry between the two. Sarah gets super intrusive and encourages Drew to make a move, saying girls like a confident guy. So he does, and Holly shoots him down, making for a super awkward scene where Drew repeatedly asks Holly to leave. Marano has since appeared on the Netflix revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, as well as in Dexter, Switched at Birth, and the movie Saving Zoe, which she co-stars in with her sister Laura Marano.

Courtney Ford (Lily)

Before playing Nora Darhk on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Courtney Ford was the cellist Lily in six episodes of Season 3. Lily is a recording artist at Adam and Crosby’s recording studio, The Luncheonette, and she and Crosby start dating while he’s on the rebound from his and Jasmine break up. The relationship becomes problematic for Jasmine, particularly when Lily forms a connection with her and Crosby’s son Jabbar. Crosby ultimately ends it with Lily and gets back together with Jasmine. Ford went on to land roles as Kelly Kline on Supernatural and Portia Bellefleur on True Blood.

Part of the fun of rewatching our former favorite series is seeing which of the familiar actors you didn’t know or didn’t remember from your first watch. Parenthood’s all-star cast provided a perfect opportunity for guest stars, not to mention the number of Bravermans, who all needed friends, co-workers and significant others to facilitate drama over the course of six seasons. We may not have new episodes of Parenthood to look forward to anymore, but be sure to check out the 2021 TV premiere dates to find out when to catch your new favorites.

There seems to be a trend of well-known actors playing serial killers, or playing people who had relations to serial killers or part of a cult, in recent years. Now another actor is adding “serial killer” to their growing resume and fans are already sharing their thoughts and the connection to the actor has to the new show. Read on for the latest on Evan Peters!

Evan Peters, known on television for American Horror Story and WandaVision, has been cast as notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in a brand new Netflix series, titled Monster. The show will also star Niecy Nash, Richard Jenkins and Penelope Ann Miller, and is from Ryan Murphy, who co-created American Horror Story. Some fans were quick to take to Twitter to hilariously call out both Peters and Murphy, who have a long history of working together and Peters playing practically the same type of roles:

Evan Peters’ portrayal of the “Milwaukee Monster” won’t be the first time the serial killer is portrayed on screen, even if Peters is well-versed in playing different creepy characters by this point. Former Disney star Ross Lynch starred as Jeffrey Dahmer in the 2017 film My Friend Dahmer. Some viewers can’t wait to see Peters’ take on Dahmer, especially after seeing his performances on American Horror Story:

Soon Evan Peters will join the growing list of actors playing serial killers/cult members like Zac Efron, Ross Lynch, Austin Butler, Charlize Theron, Steve Railsback and more. Even though Peters has played creepy characters before, some fans are worried that maybe Peters needs to check the vibes he’s giving off, or he’s just that good of an actor:

The X-Men actor definitely has experience when it comes to playing people he resembles. Evan Peters starred in 2019’s I Am Woman as Jeff Wald, the manager husband of singer Helen Reddy, and 2018’s American Animals as Warren Lipka, a college student who planned a heist of their library with his three friends. Fans can’t help but point out how eerily similar Peters looks compared to the roles he has portrayed and will portray:

With all of the different roles Evan Peters has done, there’s no doubt he nail his performance as Jeffrey Dahmer! It will be interesting to see his take on Dahmer and how different it is compared to Ross Lynch’s version. Either way, Peters will do amazing and with Ryan Murphy at the helm, it will surely be a series you won’t want to miss!

Spoilers for the WandaVision finale -- "The Series Finale" -- lie ahead.

WandaVision has finally reached its conclusion, and it was a wild, weird and wonderful ride, to say the least. Marvel Studios’ first TV show took the Marvel Cinematic Universe into new territory, giving viewers a sitcom-infused story that examined the effects of grief and trauma. On top of that, it also gave viewers plenty of comic book goodness, though it also managed to dash a number of our theories in the process, including the ones surrounding Evan Peters’ Quicksilver. While things didn’t quite turn out the way fans hoped when it came to “Fake Pietro,” I’m actually still hopeful that this isn’t the last we see of the metahuman imposter.

Many were shocked when a seemingly revived Pietro Maximoff appeared in the closing moments of WandaVision’s fifth episode. What was even more surprising is that he was played by none other X-Men franchise vet Evan Peters. With this, many people (including myself) began to assume that he was a Quicksilver from another universe -- specifically the one belonging to the X-Men. However, we later learned that he was only a tool used by Agatha Harkness to spy on Wanda and, in the finale, it was revealed that he was simply a Westview, New Jersey resident named Ralph Bohner, who had been enchanted by Harkness.

While it’s easy to write off Evan Peters’ faux Quicksilver as an Easter egg meant to misdirect fans, there could still be a way for him to stay around. WandaVision left the character in a pretty unique position, giving me reason to hope we could see more of him. So why exactly am I hopeful about his chances of an MCU future? Well, let’s take a look at a few of my reasons:

Agatha Harkness’ Magic Could Still Be In Effect For This Quicksilver

As mentioned, viewers learned in the finale that Agatha used a necklace to make Ralph Bohner do her bidding, and the enchanted neckwear was ultimately destroyed by Monica Rambeau. Bohner’s true self was restored in the process, but I still can’t help but remember something Agatha said to Wanda. During the finale, Agatha stated that spells cannot be reversed. It’s true that Wanda did manage to reverse The Hex and release the residents of Westview, but she’s a special case -- she’s the all-powerful Scarlet Witch after all. Agatha, on the other hand, is a bit of a wild card. So with all of this in mind, it may be possible that Ralph’s enhanced speed is permanent.

It goes without saying that such a development could put Ralph Bohner in a major position going forward. As a matter of fact, if he was to keep his powers, he could actually end up becoming the new Quicksilver of the MCU. The move would actually be kind of genius in a way. By doing this, Marvel Studios would effectively give fans what they were asking for, without actually giving them what they asked for. Sure, it’s a longshot but, given the true nature of magic is still being fleshed out in the MCU, anything is possible at this point.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Could Use Another Speedster (Or Two)

When it comes to varied kinds of heroes, the MCU really isn’t lacking much. There are still plenty of cosmic heroes, ground-level heroes (Falcon, Spider-Man, etc.) and magically powered beings. Though since the death of Pietro Maximoff, the cinematic universe has been without a speedster. Super speed is a powerset I’ve honestly missed in this universe, and I’m willing to bet I’m not the only one. With this, having Ralph Bohner become the new Quicksilver fills a void that’s been present within this franchise for nearly six years. Of course, there is another variable that has to be considered here.

I absolutely have to point out that “Fake Pietro” wasn’t the only speedster viewers met in WandaVision, as the series also introduced Wanda and Vision’s son, Tommy. Most fans undoubtedly know that in the comics, Tommy goes by the superhero moniker of Speed and eventually joins up with the Young Avengers. And based on the finale’s post-credits scene, there’s a firm chance we haven’t seen the last of the mischievous young hero. So the MCU could be well on it’s way to getting another permanent speedster. But who says we can’t have both Tommy and Ralph? Quicksilver and Speed co-existed in the comics, so the same could definitely be possible in the MCU. Plus, given all that’s gone down, a hypothetical reunion between the two would be interesting.

I Cannot Believe WandaVision Only Created One New Superhero

This is probably the biggest reason why I’m still holding on to hope for Evan Peters’ Quicksilver. Moving forward, the “Westview Anomaly” will be known as a seminal event in the MCU, not unlike the Battle of New York or the Fall of Sokovia. Not only did it see the New Jersey town fall under the control of Wanda Maximoff, but it also saw the rise of Monica Rambeau. The heroine selflessly re-entered The Hex, which altered her bloodwork and gave her superhuman abilities. With that in mind, it’s still hard for me to believe that such a massive supernaturally-infused event only left one new person with superhuman abilities.

From a storytelling perspective, such a massive event is bound to have lasting effects. This is certainly the case with Monica and Wanda. But when considering just how much this show depicted the effects of magic on normal people, I can’t help but feel that somehow another person could come out of this ordeal with abilities. And for me, that person is Ralph Bohner.

Admittedly, I could definitely be overthinking things, and Ralph Bohner could just end up being a playful nod to the Peter Maximoff we know from the X-Men universe. Still, I will not rule out the possibility that more could lie ahead for the Trevor Slatterey-like character. The character could fit perfectly into the established MCU and, let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want Evan Peters to be a regular part of this franchise?

If you’re still thinking about WandaVision, you can always revisit the entire series on Disney+ now.

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for much of what happens in WandaVision. If you are not fully caught up on the Disney+ show, please stand by. If you are caught up, stay tuned!

Well, I would say that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is off to a pretty amusing start with their new line-up of multi-episode Disney+ exclusives. By kicking things with off with the return of Elizabeth Olsen, as Scarlet Witch, leading one of the most bizarre comic book adaptations ever, the franchise, in its typical fashion, resolved a few pressing mysteries while prompting new questions for us to ponder. For instance, how does the WandaVision cast intend to follow-up such a game-changer of a TV series?

Developed by Jac Schaeffer and directed by Matt Shakman, the 9-episode miniseries event brought back a few MCU veterans, newcomers to the live action comic book adaptation scene, and even one surprising cameo suggesting a groundbreaking movie universe crossover to perform this mind-boggling, avant-garde recreation of classic sitcoms throughout history. It also helps that a few stars already had experience acting in television comedies.

That being said, is a return to sitcom glory (or even a more traditional debut of it) to be expected for some of WandaVision’s most notable cast members? We shall figure out the answer to that and more when we take a dive into what the stars of the hit MCU show have next on their plates, starting with the magical, Marvelous main character herself.

Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch)

Ironically, one of Elizabeth Olsen’s first acting gigs was an uncredited 1995 appearance on Full House with her older twin sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, years before sending up other sitcoms of the era as her MCU character on WandaVision. Now officially dubbed the Scarlet Witch, the 32-year-old actress will continue to explore Wanda Maximoff’s journey in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, director Sam Raimi’s upcoming Benedict Cumberbatch-led sequel, which is currently filming and set for a 2022 release.

Paul Bettany (Vision)

Sitcoms have never appeared on Paul Bettany's filmography, so I suppose we can thank his comedically charged performance as a medieval hype man in A Knight's Tale and JARVIS' built-in penchant for sarcasm in the early MCU movies for his smooth transition into the sitcom dad role. The 49-year-old actor, who also played the closeted title character of Amazon Prime's Uncle Frank, will next star in the BBC/Amazon Prime original miniseries A Very British Scandal as Duke of Argyll Ian Campbell during the time of his messy divorce from Duchess Margaret (Claire Foy). However, despite its tearful conclusion, the WandaVision finale hints that we have not yet seen the last of Bettany as Vision (or, perhaps, as White Vision).

Kathryn Hahn (Agnes/Agatha Harkness)

From her hilarious recurring spot on Parks and Recreation, major role in 2015's The Visit, and voicing Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Kathryn Hahn was fully prepared to play a nosy neighbor on WandaVision, who turns out to be a witch named Agatha Harkness, whom the 47-year-old Emmy nominee hopes to reappear as someday. Until then, she is set to reunite with her Anchorman co-stars Will Ferrell and (fellow MCU actor) Paul Rudd for a series adaptation of the true crime podcast The Shrink Next Door for Apple TV+, where she will also reprise her role on the animated musical series Central Park in Season 2.

Teyonah Parris (Monica Rambeau)

Even though Teyonah Parris had already been announced as the MCU's grown-up Monica Rambeau, her identity was revealed on WandaVision in a pretty memorable way. Hopefully, 2021 will be the year horror fans finally see the Dear White People star in the Jordan Peele-produced "rebootquel" of Candyman, helmed by Nia DaCosta, who will also direct Parris in Captain Marvel II, which likely sees the newly super-powered Monica officially debut as Photon (or, as the comics currently refer to her as, Spectrum) in 2022. The 33-year-old is also filming the sci-fi comedy They Cloned Tyrone, with John Boyega and Jamie Foxx.

Randall Park (Agent Jimmy Woo)

Before first appearing in the MCU in 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp, Randall Park was best known as Louis Huang on Fresh Off the Boat, Kim Jong-Un in The Interview, and, of course, "Asian Jim" on The Office in 2012. While I am sure that we will see more of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent turned Fed, Jimmy Woo, after WandaVision, I cannot be certain of where or when. I can say, however, that the 46-year-old Always Be My Maybe writer and star has a voice role in August 2021's Paw Patrol: The Movie, among a number of other projects in development, including a currently untitled collaboration with Hawaii Five-0's Daniel Dae Kim.

Kat Dennings (Darcy Lewis)

Kat Dennings actually joined the MCU in 2011's Thor just months before hitting sitcom glory with 2 Broke Girls and, even more fascinating, landed her first starring role on the short-lived comedy Raising Dad opposite a young Brie Larson in 2001. The 34-year-old actress has been able to confirm that there is more of her as Darcy Lewis to come after WandaVision, but she was not able say much else, other than the slightly disappointing reveal that it will not be in Thor: Love and Thunder.

Josh Stamberg (Director Tyler Hayward)

After many recurring spots and guest appearances on notable series like The Affair and Parenthood, Josh Stamberg landed a major, major starring role on a TV series as S.W.O.R.D.'s ruthless director Tyler Hayward, which also served as a reunion for him and his Afternoon Delight co-star Kathryn Hahn, and Paul Bettany, whom he appeared in the 2010 fantasy action thriller Legion with. At the moment, there is, evidently, nothing to report on what the 50-year-old actor has in store next, but I would be willing to bet his time on WandaVision could be the beginning of one vengeful MCU arc.

Debra Jo Rupp (Mrs. Hart/Sharon Davis)

For all of its heart-stopping cameos, one of the more endearingly heartwarming appearances on WandaVision was that of Debra Jo Rupp as the wife of Vision's boss, Mr. Hart, in a wonderful callback to her best-known role on That '70s Show as the aggressively motherly Kitty Forman. This, of course, would turn out to be nothing more than her sitcom-esque persona under the manipulation of one grief-stricken Wanda Maximoff, but I digress. The 70-year-old Friends actress is swerving a bit further into dramatic acting by starring in the dark comedy Butterscotch, which is currently in pre-production.

Julian Hilliard (Billy Maximoff)

When Eagle-Eyed Marvel Comics fans were able to preemptively put together that WandaVision was taking inspiration from the famous House of M storyline, it became pretty clear that the pair of infants Wanda and Vision held in the trailer were going to be their magically created twin boys, Billy and Tommy. Playing Billy is Julian Hilliard, whom you may recognize mainly from several horror movies and TV shows, including Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House as a young Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and in Color Out of Space as Nicolas Cage's onscreen son. The 9-year-old will retain his early Scream King status when he appears in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It in June 2021, as a real-life child who claimed his homicidal acts were the result of demonic possession.

Jett Klyne (Tommy Maximoff)

Playing Billy's fraternal twin brother, Tommy, is Jett Klyne, who has also gained quite the reputation for horror from roles such as the real Brahms in 2016's The Boy, a younger Harvey Kinkle on Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and a child with a very disturbing imaginary friend in the 2020 Shudder original film Z. I would not be surprised if both Tommy and Billy would one day reincarnate into their superhero personas, but there is no telling if the young WandaVision stars will be there to reprise them when the time comes. However, Klyne does have another project on the horizon, which is not horror, but a crime thriller of horrifying circumstances called 13 Steps, which has completed filming.

Evan Peters (Pietro Maximoff/Ralph Bohner)

As far as I (and likely the rest of the Marvel fandom) are concerned, no addition to the WandaVision cast was more bewildering and exhilarating than Evan Peters, seemingly filling in for his Kick-Ass co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson's slain MCU character by also reprising his X-Men franchise role of the same speedy superhero. However, some viewers were a little disappointed to learn in the series finale that the actor's Pietro Maximoff was really an ordinary man named Ralph Bohner (pronounced as it appears) under the control of Agatha Harkness, but I thought it was amusing enough. So, despite what we may have hoped, it does not appear that Peters is returning as Quicksilver, but is returning for Season 10 of American Horror Story and will also star opposite Kate Winslet in the crime drama series Mare of Easttown for HBO Max.

There are so many other great performers I wish I could have mentioned from WandaVision, such as David Payton as next-door neighbor Herb, or Asif Ali as Vision's co-worker Norm, or Ithamar Enriquez and Victoria Blade from all those creepy, Easter Egg-laden commercial interludes. Perhaps we will be able to put the spotlight on them another day. Besides, as this series has proven well, at Disney+, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is capable of pretty much anything by now.

Pietro Maximoff – a.k.a. Quicksilver – hasn't had much of a presence in the MCU since his quick death in Avengers: Age of Ultron back in 2015, but the debut of WandaVision on Disney+ centered on twin sister Wanda guaranteed that speculation would restart that he could return. After all, Avengers: Endgame brought time travel into the mix, and the already-announced Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness opens the MCU up to get weirder than ever. Now, after WandaVision seemingly delivered and then took back a Quicksilver appearance, Marvel fans have gotten #SaveQuicksilver trending on Twitter.

WandaVision seemingly brought a version of Quicksilver back to the MCU in the fifth episode after name-dropping Pietro in the third episode, but not the Age of Ultron Quicksilver played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson. It was Evan Peters, known for playing Quicksilver in X-Men: Days Of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix that all took place outside of the MCU, who turned up on Wanda's doorstep. Peters' arrival immediately set viewers speculating that some kind of merge was happening that would open the Marvel Cinematic Universe doors to X-Men movie characters.

Unfortunate for those viewers, the WandaVision finale turned Evan Peters' character in the show into a punchline with the reveal that he's actually a guy named Ralph Bohner – yes, pronounced "boner" – who was controlled by Agatha and given powers due to a magic necklace. WandaVision didn't deliver a Quicksilver played by either Peters or Aaron Taylor-Johnson. That hasn't stopped fans from celebrating both actors who brought the character to the big screen before WandaVision, however, as was made clear on Twitter! Take a look:

Despite Evan Peters being the most recent actor to play Quicksilver and originally seeming to play Peter Maximoff (rather than the MCU's Pietro) on WandaVision, both actors got a lot of love on social media. Aaron Taylor-Johnson may not have played Quicksilver for long, but he definitely hasn't been forgotten.

These were two very different versions of Quicksilver (so far as anybody could tell from the MCU's quickly-killed Quicksilver), but they did have a shortage of screentime in the MCU in common! Even if Evan Peters was technically never playing Wanda's brother on WandaVision and was playing Ralph playing Peter, his appearance was a glimpse of what could have been.

Despite the MCU not actually wasting a second chance on Quicksilver thanks to the out of Evan Peters playing a guy named Ralph, some viewers are definitely of the opinion that the character has been ruined. I can't help but think that reducing Peters on WandaVision to a boner joke is a big part of why MCU fans aren't actually fans of that reveal to the point of thinking that the MCU has ruined Quicksilver.

The "we're not gonna take it" comment shows an admirable spirit from this particular person on Twitter, but I'm not sure that there's really anything to be done that could bring him back if Quicksilver's return (played by either Aaron Taylor-Johnson or Evan Peters) isn't already in the cards.

The hopeful news is that a movie including "Multiverse of Madness" in the title seems like a pretty solid possibility for some retcons to bring back a version of a the character. Whether than's Ralph Bohner, Peter Maximoff from the X-Men movies, or Pietro Maximoff from Age of Ultron, not much can be definitively ruled out about the Doctor Strange sequel at this point. I mean, the presence of the Darkhold may hint that Wanda's kids could come back, so why not a version of her brother?

Unfortunately, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (featuring Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda) isn't expected to premiere until 2022. While there are a number of other MCU projects slated to debut on the big screen and small screen (with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Loki next up on Disney+), I don't think any of them ahead of Multiverse of Madness are likely windows for the return of Quicksilver, aside from perhaps post-credits sequences. Still, why not hope? Nobody could have seen the Ralph Bohner reveal happening, so not much is impossible when it comes to the MCU.

Major spoilers below for WandaVision's emotional series finale, fittingly titled "The Series Finale."

WandaVision's ninth and final episode completely veered away from the sitcom motif that framed the first eight installments, perhaps to signify the permanent return to a darker reality for Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda now that she has fully embraced her role as the Scarlet Witch. Magical battles intertwined with synthezoid philosophy during "The Series Finale," and Wanda's Hex was vanquished, bringing Westview back to its previous iteration, albeit with far more trauma. And while some answers were delivered, the episode obviously sparked another round of questions, though these may not get fully answered until the MCU sequels Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Captain Marvel 2 arrive.

Still, the knowledge that answers aren't coming is hardly a big enough deterrent to stop me and other fans from speculating about everything, just as we did for this entire season of WandaVision. While I'm extremely dolorous over the thought of going the rest of forever without new episodes to devour, at least there are these ponderings to savor until Wanda, Paul Bettany's Vision and others return down the road. (Assuming that road isn't being blocked off by maintenance workers and schoolchildren.)

Did Wanda Hear The “Real” Billy And Tommy, Or Was It A Trick?

In WandaVision's final moments ever, Wanda's refined magic was on display, as her Scarlet Witch astral projection was in the midst of reading through the Darkhold when she heard voices calling for her. Clearly, it sounded like Billy and Tommy, whom she'd heartbreakingly said goodbye to earlier in the episode. But if Wanda hadn't yet found a way to witch-spell them back into existence, could that somehow still be them somewhere else in the multiverse? Or is there someone else with ties to the Darkhold attempting to maliciously draw Wanda out of her seclusion?

What Exactly Did Agatha Mean About Wanda Unleashing Something Terrible?

Kathryn Hahn's Agatha was, oh, about eight episodes too late with her ominous warning that Wanda was unleashing something terrible, since the Hex was already a profoundly awful creation that will no doubt cast a long shadow over the public's view of Wanda. But did Wanda legitimately unlock something even more devastating, and if so...how? Could Wanda have overstepped her abilities and become TOO powerful by absorbing not only Agatha's magic powers, but also those of all the other Salem witches we saw? Could it be that the Scarlet Witch's magic isn't meant to mix with others, or is there something else Wanda did that will specifically lead to more chaos?

What Will Wanda And New Vision's Relationship Be?

In Marvel's "Vision Quest" storyline, the new white-hued Vision is too different for a relationship with Wanda to continue, to put it in the simplest terms, and they split apart for adventures with other heroes. But WandaVision seemed to set up a possible side-stepping of that concept, unless Kevin Feige & Co. plan on energy-beaming our heartstrings into oblivion by reversing the promise set up in Wanda and Hex-Vision's tearjerker of a final conversation. That said, it doesn't seem like Scarlet Witch is going to be happy-go-lucky in love when the shit hits the hexagonal fan in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, so maybe she won't actually be able to connect with Vision 3.0.

What Is Monica Doing Next With Nick Fury And S.W.O.R.D.?

WandaVision's second-to-last scene was a bridge setting up Teyonah Parris' next MCU chapter as the powered-up Monica Rambeau, with a human-disguised Skrull telling Monica that her presence was being requested somewhere up in space by a friend of her mother Maria's. There's a 99% chance that moment was referencing Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, and a 1% chance the Skrull meant Reed Richards. (Hey, why not?) But what's next for Monica? There's a decent chance she'll be replacing Josh Stamberg's soon-to-be-incarcerated Tyler Hayward as S.W.O.R.D.'s acting Director, but what will become of their team-up, and how will it tie into Captain Marvel 2 and Spider-Man: Far From Home's post-credits scene?

When Will Wanda Return For Agatha’s Assistance?

One of the most brilliant decisions that WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer made in the finale was keeping Agatha alive. Not only would it have been a major disservice to the iconic comic book character, but it also would have been a flat-out tragedy to eliminate Katheryn Hahn from the MCU after her masterful performance throughout the season. (After all, it's "Agatha All Along," not "Agatha All Ashort.") So I cannot wait to see what kind of situation comes up that will bring Scarlet Witch back to Westview to call on Agatha's witching expertise. I mean, it'll likely connect to Wanda's hunt for Billy and Tommy, but no matter the reason, I also really want to see how much the seemingly powerless Agatha has been suffering while trapped in her nosy neighbor persona.

How Will Westview’s Citizens Handle Life For The Foreseeable Future?

To piggyback on Agatha's misery, how exactly is she going to live peacefully in Westview among all the other residents? Did Wanda pull off a spell that makes everyone else just accept Agatha's presence? That would be further heinousness, of course, since the real concern for Westview's citizens is how they will all cope psychologically with Wanda having subjugated their identities and free will for so long. If it got to the point where Debra Jo Rupp's Sharon Davis asked for death as opposed to living on inside the Hex, then it will no doubt be a mentally draining effort to revert back to real life with those memories intact. Especially when everyone is surrounded by others who experienced almost the exact same thing. Will any or all of them go public in condemning Scarlet Witch's actions, eventually turning her into a true villain to the public?

Could Evan Peters' Ralph Bohner Become Quicksilver In This Universe?

WandaVision took a weird swing with Evan Peters' fake Pietro, with his big finale scene revealing that he's actually the hopeful actor Ralph Bohner, Agnes' long-discussed husband. (That name, and Evan Peters' "boner" laugh, had to have earned the biggest collective audience groans in MCU history.) But was that all just a winking exercise in juvenile trolling, or does Marvel have more plans in store for Peters? Even if he's not playing a true crossover character from Fox's X-Men universe, is it possible that Ralph (or another version of him that actually IS from the Multiverse) could take over the Quicksilver mantle for Phase 4? It's assumed that his mutant-esque powers vanished when he stopped being controlled by Agatha's necklace, but Agatha did say that spells can't be reversed, so what if Ralph's super-speed is permanent?

*Was Monica The Only Person Who Gained Superpowers?*

Wanda's Hex would grow larger or shrink down, depending on her mental fortitude, which meant the radiation-filled barrier walls passed through untold numbers of people before the Hex was eradicated. Given how Monica's cells were rewriting themselves at molecular levels after joining and exiting Wanda's sitcom hijinks, it seemed like a ton of Westview residents were destined to also develop (mutant) powers. But because Monica was the only character shown to go through a physical ordeal when crossing through, that experience is likely what sparked her matter-phasing and other new abilities. Was she really the only person who went through that, though? Whatever happened to the S.W.O.R.D. agent in the beekeeper suit that Wanda zapped out? Assuming he even survived, are his cells also doing some rewriting?

Is Mephisto Ever Coming To The MCU?

Somewhere around 666 out of every 667 WandaVision theories tied back to the idea that Marvel's most hellacious demon Mephisto was pulling the strings somewhere inside or outside of the Hex. Naturally, Mephisto never arrived, but there's no denying a bunch of devilish quotes and references were sprinkled throughout the episodes. And since Agatha's dark magic wasn't nearly as evil and manipulative as Mephisto's powers can be, it's still safe to speculate that WandaVision was just planting seeds for the supernatural villain's arrival in the future. A likely entry point would be the Doctor Strange sequel, but he could even make his presence known in Loki or another project that precedes fans' journey into the Multiverse of Madness.

With all nine episodes of WandaVision now released and available to stream at any time on Disney+, MCU fans are now eagerly anticipating the high-budget action of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the mixed-up craziness of What If...?, with lots more comic book excitement to come after those shows. One WandaVision question that doesn't require more elaboration is "How awesome was it that Vision vs. Vision was solved by an ancient paradox?" Because the answer to that one is "so, so awesome."

When Evan Peters made his first appearance as the so-called Pietro on WandaVision at the end of Episode 5, it blew a lot of fans' brains wide open, since it hinted strongly at the first steps being taken toward the MCU embracing the Marvel multiverse. That has seemingly proven to be not exactly true, with Peters' character now revealed to have arrived thanks to Kathryn Hahn's true identity, Agatha Harkness, but fans still have many questions. Such as: was there ever a chance Aaron Taylor-Johnson could have reprised his Pietro from Avengers: Age of Ultron?

Thankfully, Kevin Feige was on hand to answer just such a question during Disney+'s special MCU panel during the Television Critics Association's 2021 winter press tour. When asked if there were behind-the-scenes conversations about bringing in Aaron Taylor-Johnson instead of Evan Peters, here's how Feige answered:

I can definitely imagine that the early days of the creative process have to be extremely rewarding for Kevin Feige and the roving band of Marvel creators. To that point, the series What If...? is essentially based on the kinds of conversations had during that brainstorming period. That's definitely the time when wild ideas about the multiverse and crazy guest stars can be bandied about between writers and producers. Not that all of those ideas eventually come to fruition, of course, which is the case with the possibility of Aaron Taylor-Johnson returning for WandaVision. At least, returning to play the Quicksilver-ish role that Evan Peters took on.

After all, it could be theorized that Evan Peters came into the picture because WandaVision's creative team figured out a way to actually bring Aaron Taylor-Johnson back for a new scene (or more) as the MCU's O.G. Pietro Maximoff. (Probably with less Wolverine hair.) It would likely be through a flashback or a dream sequence, since Vision will likely be Wanda's only loved one to get raised from the dead, as it were. Now, that probably won't happen, but it could, and making that kind of shocking reveal happen is part of the refinement fun that Kevin Feige was talking about.

And while we're in speculation mode, isn't it interesting that Kevin Feige referred to Pietro's arrival by saying that "certain people were messing around with Wanda?" After all, Episode 7 revealed that Agnes is actually the comic witch Agatha Harkness, who might not actually be a "person," so to speak, depending on how Marvel decides to handle her backstory. Okay so yeah, he was probably just being vague as not to be spoilery for anyone who hadn't seen it yet, but the point is that even when Marvel shows us one thing, it's not to say that there isn't a wholly different angle also at play.

Will Aaron Taylor-Johnson show up again in the MCU in the future? Your guess is as good as mine, and there is still lots of guessing to do for WandaVision, which will end its awesome Disney+ run on Friday, March 5. And keep an eye out for Aaron Taylor-Johnson alongside Brad Pitt and more all-stars in John Wick and Deadpool 2 director David Leitch's Bullet Train.

Major spoilers below for anyone who hasn't yet watched WandaVision's seventh episode, the metatextually titled "Breaking the Fourth Wall." Be warned, but don't be witched!

Once again, a new WandaVision episode has managed to scramble viewers' brains with a bunch of giant reveals sprinkled throughout its genre-mashing narrative. Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda is now fully encapsulated in the 2000s, at least until her powers start to glitch and her house begins to flash back to different timelines. Perhaps that was all foreshadowing to set up the previous eras coming back into effect during Agnes' musical moment later in the episode. But we're getting ahead of ourselves.

WandaVision did answer a few major questions with "Breaking the Fourth Wall," but it also set audiences up with a whole new batch of inquiries and curiosities to ponder over until the next installment arrives on Disney+. So let's burn through them while waiting on this road crew that suddenly showed up out of nowhere.

Who's The Missing Kid On Wanda's Milk Carton?

Missing posters on milk cartons haven't been prevalent in quite a while, but the ubiquitous imagery felt right at home in Wanda's time-flopping home. But who is this kid, and does it have anything to do with the missing persons case that Randall Park's Jimmy Woo was initially brought in for? Or does it indicate that some people outside of Westview are desperately seeking their missing loved ones?

What Is Hayward Launching?

While I can only hope that S.W.O.R.D. Director Hayward is planning on launching a big explosive rocket right up his own ass, that's probably not what WandaVision has in store for the militant semi-antagonist. So is he going to try and nuke the Hex as a way of getting to Vision, or does he have something slightly less explosively verbose in mind?

Which Marvel Alias Will Monica Rambeau Use?

Though Wanda's Hex perimeter didn't fully allow S.W.O.R.D.'s space vehicle through its walls, Teyonah Parris' Monica made the choice to go in alone, only this time she maintained her sentience enough to "safely" make it through without being rewritten. Her glowing eyes and her ability to fight off some of Wanda's power made it clear that we're looking at a brand new MCU hero, but which name will she go by? One might thing Photon, to remember her mother Maria by, but considering Monica might not want to be known by a moniker that speaks to her mother's relationship with Carol Danvers, maybe she'll take on Spectrum or one of her other comic titles.

Will Vision Ever Get His Memories Back?

Now that the back-to-normal Darcy gave Vision the Wandasnotes version of his fate in Avengers: Infinity War, he has a new perspective on his Westview existence. But will the character ever get to a point where actually gets all of Vision's memories back, or is this version the more preferred take, since he isn't weighed down as much by all that trauma?

What Did Agatha Harkness Do To Billy And Tommy?

I could talk all day about the utter magnificence of Kathryn Hahn's big Agatha Harkness reveal, but there are potentially children in danger, so I'll clam up about that side of things. ("Agnes All Along" is the best song yet, and okay, NOW I'll clam up about it.) She was being nice to them initially, what with the sandwiches and the rabbit-petting, so it doesn't seem like she's eager to torture or kill them or anything. But they're no doubt in some form of danger that will likely differ from what Agatha has in store for Wanda. Speaking of...

What Is Agatha's Plan For Wanda?

Agatha clearly has a reason why she decided to reveal herself to Wanda in this episode, and she's got presumably nefarious plans for Wanda and her children. But what is she actually going to DO with Wanda? Lock her up somehow and force her to keep the Hex going and growing? Maybe figure out a way to having Wanda continue pumping out powered-up children?

Where Did Vision Go?

After hearing about his previous fate from Darcy, Vision appeared to have a clear goal in mind that wasn't just "fly away and avoid this uncomfortable situation." (I'm so glad they showed him becoming self-aware in the middle of a talking-head shot.) So is he just heading back home to Wanda, or does he have a different destination in mind?

Who Are Dottie And The Delivery Man, For Reals Though?

If Emma Caulfield's Dottie wasn't extremely important in some way, she wouldn't have received her own episode, and wouldn't still be appearing via reaction shots in later episodes. She had to get personally approved by Kevin Feige, so she's important, but who is this character outside of the Hex? And while Westview's resident mailman/delivery man (as portrayed by Amos Gluck) doesn't appear to be a big deal, he's clearly got some kind of connection with Agnes/Agatha, and it was pretty suspicious for him to show up when he did in Episode 7. So what's his deal?

What Will "Pietro" Do To Monica?

Now that we know Evan Peters isn't really Pietro Maximoff – not that we fully thought he was – and is actually one of Agatha Harkness' goons, it's even more unclear what he'll get into for the rest of WandaVision's run. His final line of the episode from the mid-credits sequence – "Snooper's gonna snoop" – seems to indicate he's got a personality, and isn't just a mindless henchman. Which is a good thing for him, since Monica is kind of a superhero now, but is he strong enough to take her down? And is he going to try and kill her, or just trap her somehow?

Is It Meaningful That The Stork Came Back?

Considering the theories out there that Wanda's stork was actually Mephisto in disguise when it appeared in Episode 3, as well as the importance of animals throughout this series, I feel like there's something to take away from the stork returning in Episode 7 when Wanda was losing control of her home. I don't know WHAT it means, beyond possibly foreshadowing problems coming to her children, but it doesn't seem like a fluke.

If anybody has answers for any of the above questions, let us know in the comments and keep the conversation going while waiting for Episode 8 to arrive on Disney+ next Friday.

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Recently, I thought it might be fun to revisit the career of Evan Peters, one of the breakout stars of American Horror Story, but not for any particular reason. It especially has nothing to with his surprising turn as Quicksilver in the X-Men movies, even though I am very interested in taking another look at those. But, again, out of no specific cause.

Acting since he was a child, the now 34-year-old St. Louis native has established himself as one of the most versatile and charismatic talents of his generation by playing a vast plethora of unique individuals in equally unique projects. Even in his smallest roles, you can tell that his attention to character is always a priority of the utmost importance.

If you happen to have also caught an interest in watching some of the most notable, fun, and even obscure films and TV shows starring Evan Peters, how about I save you some time by sharing my binge list with you? The following are a few examples of the actor’s greatest hits that are all currently available to stream on most of your favorite streaming services, starting with the show made him a household name.

American Horror Story (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime)

A family discovers their new house is a haven for the dead, a wrongfully diagnosed mental patient discovers his institution is a haven for evil, and a group of counselors discover they may not return home from summer camp in the early 1980s are just some of the hair-raising, psychosexual tales told one season at a time on this groundbreaking anthology series from creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: Fans of American Horror Story first fell for Evans Peters from his chilling performance in Season 1, but the dizzying variety of characters he has played in its subsequent years could alone be used for a demo reel to display his impressive range acting abilities.

Stream American Horror Story on Netflix here, on Hulu here, or on Amazon Prime here.

An American Crime (Tubi, Crackle, Peacock, Vudu, YouTube)

A couple of traveling carnies leave their two teenage daughters in the care of their friend, a single mother with six children (Catherine Keener), unwitting to the cruel and inhumane torture she will put their eldest (Elliot Page) through.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: If you want to talk about a real American horror story, the unspeakable circumstances that led to 16-year-old Sylvia Likens' death while held captive in Gertrude Baniszewski's Indiana basement in 1965 inspired An American Crime, in which Evan Peters plays one of the several children who not only bore witness to the tragedy, but actively participated in it.

Stream An American Crime on Tubi here, on Crackle here, on Peacock here, on Vudu here, or on YouTube here.

American Animals (Amazon Prime)

A quartet of smart college students (Evan Peters, Black Jenner, Barry Keoghan, and Jared Abrahamson) attempt to live out the glory of their favorite crime movie characters by stealing from their own Kentucky university's campus library.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: In yet another fact-based film starring Evan Peters with the word "American" in the title, American Animals is a recreation of the unusual 2004 heist at it center, as told by its real participants through interviews interspersed within the dramatized scenes.

Stream American Animals on Amazon Prime here.

Sleepover (Netflix, Tubi)

On the last night of their eighth grade year, four girls (including Alexa Vega of the Spy Kids movies) participate in an elaborate scavenger hunt against a popular clique (including a young, pre-Marvel Brie Larson) in hopes to upgrade their social status before high school.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: Because no all-girls Sleepover is complete without an unannounced visit by local boys, Evan Peters appears as one of those extremely awkward and nerdy youngsters who invites themselves in on the trouble in this 2004 family comedy that, while a shameless product of its time, often succeeds as an endearing John Hughes throwback.

Stream Sleepover on Netflix here or on Tubi here.

Phil Of The Future (Disney+)

A young man from the 22nd Century (Ricky Ullman) and his family struggle to fit in with modern society after they wreck their time-traveling RV in 2004 during a vacation exploring the past.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: In one of his first major television roles, Evan Peters gives a performance (similarly outrageous to his Sleepover role) as Seth Wosmer, a present-day friend to the title character of Phil of the Future - a surprisingly charming and inventive Disney Channel original series.

Stream Phil of the Future on Disney+ here.

I Am Woman (Netflix)

Single mother Helen Reddy (Tilda Cobham-Hervey) comes to New York from Australia with dreams of a singing career and ends up also becoming an icon of the feminist movement in the 1970s.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: Named after Helen Reddy's empowering signature anthem, I Am Woman is also a powerful and inspirational account of the late, legendary singer's struggles to make it in the business and make ends meet, including her increasingly turbulent relationship with her manager and husband Jeff Wald, played by Evan Peters.

Stream I Am Woman on Netflix here.

Elvis & Nixon (Amazon Prime)

In December 1970, musician Elvis Presley (Academy Award-nominee Michael Shannon) arrives on the White House lawn withe a request to speak to President Richard M. Nixon (Kevin Spacey), sparking one of the most bizarre meetings between two American icons in history.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: The single most sought-after photo in the National Archives is the legendary shot of the King of Rock 'n Roll posing with the controversial 37th president of the United States and Elvis & Nixon offers an amusing, comical inside look at what went on in the Oval Office that day, featuring Evan Peters as Nixon's Under Secretary of Transportation Egil "Bud" Krogh, who would later become imprisoned for his involvement in the Watergate Scandal.

Stream Elvis & Nixon on Amazon Prime here.

Never Back Down (Cinemax)

A young rebel (Sean Faris) lured into an underground fight club at his new high school seeks the guidance of an aging veteran of the ring (Djimon Honsou) in hopes to best his rival, a local martial arts champion.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: In 2008, Evan Peters re-teamed with his Sleepover co-star Sean Faris to, once again, give into his early typecasting as the awkward, annoying comic relief of Never Back Down, which has since earned a reputation as a guilty pleasure among audiences that love some no-holds barred, kick-ass action.

Stream Never Back Down on Cinemax here.

Kick-Ass (Peacock)

An average, unpopular teen decides to take on the fragile responsibility of fighting crime with a flashy, new alias and a colorful costume and ends up inspiring a new wave of vigilante justice in his city, much to the chagrin of a notorious local mobster.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: In Matthew Vaughn's darkly humorous adaptation of Mark Millar's Image comic (in which the brutal violence outweighs the comedy), Evan Peters plays the unwitting best friend of the title character of Kick-Ass, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, whom Peters would one day have a little more in common with in a different superhero movie.

Stream Kick-Ass on Peacock here.

Evan Peters’ X-Men Movies (Disney+, HBO Max)

After looking deeper into the origins of the mutant vigilante group in 2011's X-Men: First Class (directed by Kick-Ass helmer Matthew Vaughn), the film franchise would change the course of its history again (and again and again) with the generation-fusing 1970s flashback of X-Men: Days of Future Past in 2014, the earth-shattering '80s-set X-Men: Apocalypse two years later, and 2019's X-Men: Dark Phoenix ending that era in the 1990s.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: All three of the Marvel-inspired period pieces above have one dazzling element in common - the scene-stealing presence of Evan Peters in a comparatively more comic book accurate portrayal of Pietro Maximoff than Aaron Taylor-Johnson's MCU role (other being named Peter here), who proves how he got the nickname Quicksilver in what many consider the most brilliant sequence from Days of Future Past or of the whole X-Men series.

Stream X-Men: Days of Future Past on Disney+ here. *

*Stream X-Men: Apocalypse on Disney+ here. *

*Stream X-Men: Dark Phoenix on HBO Max here.

Deadpool 2 (Hulu)

After suffering the worst in the series of tragedies that is his life, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds, returning as both star and producer again because control issues much?) seeks redemption from his anti-heroic ways, if not for a brooding, metal-armed badass out of time who is not The Winter Soldier - or Thanos - (Josh Brolin) getting in the way.

Why Evan Peters Fans Will Like It: On the other hand, I am not sure if anyone has stolen the show in a comic book movie as hilariously as Evan Peters (and several others from the main X-Men series cast) did in Deadpool 2 with a brilliantly-timed bit sending up the Merc with a Mouth's lack of attention in a franchise he is technically to.

Stream Deapool 2 on Hulu here.

Did you see that cameo coming? The one in Deadpool 2, I mean, and not one from any other Marvel Comics adaptation that I can think of? Well, for any other time in the future that Evan Peters unexpectedly shows up in something, we will be sure to comment on the event and what it could mean for popular culture here on CinemaBlend, where you can find more of own celebrity-specific streaming recommendations as well.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for WandaVision’s “On A Very Special Episode.” Read at your own risk!

WandaVision featured its biggest moment so far when the often surreal MCU series welcomed a very special and unexpected guest into Wanda Maximoff’s odd reality. Audiences were stunned to see Pietro Maximoff standing at the door, seemingly back from the dead, only this time played by Evan Peters.

The internet has since run rampant with what this means for the MCU, with theories ranging from Evan Peters' presence confirming mutants becoming official canon to Wanda inadvertently messing up the multiverse. I’m not sure of all the details surrounding those ideas, and I'm obviously not positive where things are going next. But I have a strong suspicion that, to put it succinctly, Marvel did not cast Evan Peters to play this universe's Quicksilver. Here are my thoughts on the matter and why I’m convinced that, much like many things in Westview, Peters' appearance as Pietro Maximoff is not what it seems.

This Reveal Makes Sense To Fans, But Not Within The MCU

An actual X-Men actor reprising their role in an MCU show isn’t just exciting because it happened, but because of the potential implications that come along with it. Are Evan Peters and Elizabeth Olsen's characters officially siblings now? Was the timeline altered in order to make that a thing? Is this the MCU doing some take on the House of M arc? There are at least a dozen theories floating around about this WandaVision reveal, with the only consensus being that nobody really knows what's going to happen.

One reason why there are so many solve-in-reverse theories is that the reveal only makes tangential sense because Evan Peters played Fox's Quicksilver in the X-Men films. While Peter had similar hair and powers as Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Pietro, there are a ton of differences between them. For example, Peter is an American and doesn't have any form of accent, and Pietro was a Sokovian. Peter had a little sister, where Pietro is a twin of Wanda.

Given all of this, why didn't anyone mention any of the above when his first made his Fonz-esque appearance in WandaVision? He treated Wanda like she was his sister, even though she looks nothing like the sister we've seen. He also responded to "Pietro," even though he was never called that in his movies. Something is clearly weird here, and if Wanda comes to truly believe that's her brother, then she's probably not the one that orchestrated his appearance, at least not consciously. As I said, this doesn't make sense from an MCU standpoint, even knowing it's a playful nod to classic sitcom characters being recast without incident. So while there are many possible explanations, I think the simplest one is to believe that Evan Peters is not Pietro Maximoff.

Peter Is The One Who First Introduced Himself As Wanda's Brother

After revisiting that final scene, at least one key detail sticks out about Wanda and Vision's surprise guest. When Wanda first opens the door, she stares ahead for a good while in mild confusion before Peters' breaks the silence to as if a "long-lost brother" can get a hug from his sister. It's only then that Wanda refers to him as "Pietro" and feigns recognition, though there's some clear skepticism in her voice.

If Wanda is controlling things in Westview like S.W.O.R.D. currently believes she is, she would have inherently known who arrived at the door in the same way she so warmly welcomed Agnes and others upon meeting them the "first time." But Wanda's mixed reaction to Pietro's arrival was all too genuine. It's possible she suffers her own mental blocks within Westview's walls for one reason or another, and it's likely no coincidence that her "brother" would show up after she was just reminded that he was killed by Ultron in Sokovia, and after Billy and Tommy talked to her about bringing back the dead.

To that same end, how timely it was that "Pietro" interrupted Wanda and Vision's emotionally charged discussion-argument about all the weird things happening in Westview. His arrival definitely seemed like a true distraction tactic, but considering those very distractions were at the center of Vision's anger, it wouldn't make sense for her to use the same trick to keep Vision off the trail. Especially since she was also in the midst of sharing how confused she was by how anything in Westview began. Thus, it seems like Pietro was a distraction that someone else sent over to keep the two Avengers from sniffing out the truth. (Vision's sense of smell is top-notch.)

Bringing Fox's X-Men Franchise Into The MCU Doesn't Sound Like Marvel

Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios have spent the past decade curating and crafting storylines for the MCU, and for the most part, all involved have done a phenomenal job. Sure, there've been a few hiccups along the way, but the MCU is a well-constructed universe with meaningful ties connecting its heroes across multiple movies and franchises. That's not an easy thing to do, especially if you look at other studios's past attempts to do the same, like Fox with its X-Men heroes.

There's no way around it. The X-Men films' timeline is inconsistent, poorly constructed in places, and the various creative teams didn't appear to dedicate tons of time to planning what would come next for characters, and sometimes even what came before. In the hypothetical that Evan Peters is truly THE Peter Maximoff, plucked from his multiverse and placed in the MCU, and then brainwashed into believing he's Pietro, that means the MCU just absorbed a whole bunch of nonsense into its carefully curated universe.

This same MCU distanced itself from Marvel TV shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones, and maintained only a bare connection to the actual MCU series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., many of which were more acclaimed than some of those X-Men features that weren't standalone Wolverine movies. And unlike the X-Men movies, the aforementioned Marvel shows made an effort to stay grounded within the rules of the MCU and even occasionally referenced major Avengers-related events despite not getting the same love in return. And now I'm supposed to believe that same studio just opened its arms to welcome a franchise that poorly adapted The Dark Phoenix saga not just once, but twice?

I'm sorry, but I don't buy it. What I can believe is that Marvel can appreciate specific elements of non-MCU canon properties, and that it can pick and choose which parts they wish to incorporate into its universe. People loved Evan Peters as Quicksilver, and in general, Peters as an actor. I think it's perfectly logical to assume Marvel Studios wanted Evan Peters in the MCU, and that they found a perfect opportunity to do so with an intentional misdirect by "casting" him as Pietro Maximoff.

Keep in mind that the prevailing theme of WandaVision is that nothing is as it seems, so I think it's entirely possible Peters isn't who he says he is, and is actually playing another character altogether. That makes way more sense than brazenly absorbing Fox's X-Men movies from a business and lore-building perspective, and it's probably something Kevin Feige is way more willing to greenlight given what Marvel Studios has delivered so far.

I have my theories on who Evan Peters may actually be playing in the MCU, but I'd love to hear everyone else's thoughts instead. Let me know if you think the reveal is legit in the comments, and of course, be sure to catch new episodes of WandaVision on Disney+ Fridays.

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When it comes to speedsters in comics books, DC Comics’ The Flash is arguably the most well known, and for good reason. But in the Marvel Comics realm, Pietro Maximoff, a.k.a. Quicksilver, takes top billing amongst the speedsters, having been introduced alongside his sister Wanda, a.k.a. Scarlet Witch, in 1964’s The X-Men #4. In addition to being important players in the X-Men world, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch also have a long history with the Avengers, which meant they were in the unique position of being accessible to both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 20th Century Fox in the days when Fox was still a separate studio and dishing out its own Marvel offerings.

As such, in the last decade, we’ve been introduced to two versions of Quicksilver on the big screen, and recent events indicate that we might be seeing more of the character on screen. But before we delve into craziness, let’s go over what we’ve seen of both live-action Quicksilvers thus far.

Aaron Taylor Johnson’s Quicksilver

For most of their existence, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch have been classified as mutants in the comics, though it’s since been retconned that they actually gained their powers after being experimented on by The High Evolutionary. Regardless, because the MCU wasn’t able to include Marvel mutant lore at the time, Aaron Taylor Johnson’s Pietro Maximoff and Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff were depicted as Sokovian natives who were enhanced after being exposed to the Mind Stone during HYDRA experimentation. And rather than Magneto and Magda Eisenhardt being the twins’ father and mother, their parents in the MCU were humans who died when the kids were 10.

After cameoing in the Captain America: The Winter Soldier mid-credits scene, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch made their full debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron, where they initially fought the Avengers and particularly hated Tony Stark since it was his weapons of war that led to their parents dying. However, once the twins learned that Ultron planned to wipe out all life on Earth, they joined Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in stopping him. Along with Quicksilver’s speed obviously making him a powerful opponent since he could both run, think and act faster than normal people could perceive, his power also came in handy with evacuating Sokovian citizens during Ultron’s attack. Sadly, Pietro perished when he ran in front of a hail of bullets to shield Hawkeye and a young boy from being struck. Wanda avenged her brother’s death when she destroyed Ultron’s main body, but Pietro wouldn’t be mentioned in the MCU again until WandaVision.

Evan Peters’ Quicksilver

Rather than being called Pietro, Evan Peters’ Quicksilver is named Peter Maximoff, and he hails from the U.S. Introduced in X-Men: Days of Future Past as a mutant teenager in 1973 who causes mischief with his super speed. Having been acquainted with the adult Peter in the future, Wolverine recruits Quicksilver with Professor X and Beast to help them break Magneto out of prison, leading to one of the most memorable and hilarious sequences in the X-Men franchise. Upon meeting Magneto, Peter mentioned how his mom knew a guy who could move metal, teasing their shared lineage.

X-Men: Apocalypse confirmed that Magneto is indeed Peter Maximoff’s father, and Peter had tried to find Erik Lensherr in the decade that passed between Days of Future Past and Apocalypse. Eventually Peter decided to visit the X-Mansion to find answers, and he arrived in the nick of time, saving the inhabitants from being incinerated in an explosion. From there, Peter got looped into the main narrative and helped fight Apocalypse and his Four Horsemen. By the time the events of Dark Phoenix unfolded in 1992, Quicksilver was a veteran X-Man, although he was injured relatively early into the movie, meaning he had to sit out most of Jean Grey’s tenure as The Phoenix.

Before going further, be warned, there are SPOILERS for the WandaVision episode “A Very Special Episode” ahead!

What’s Next For Quicksilver?

Because WandaVision focuses on Wanda Maximoff living a sitcom-perfect life with Vision, who was killed by Thanos at the end of Avengers: Infinity War, there was speculation that Wanda might also resurrect her brother. Then it was rumored that Evan Peters would appear in the Disney+ series, which then caused fans to wonder if Peters was reprising his version of Quicksilver for WandaVision. After all, Spider-Man 3 and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness are delving into multiversal craziness, so why couldn’t WandaVision do the same? Sure enough, Peters appeared at the end of the WandaVision episode “A Very Special Episode” as Quicksilver, only he acted like he was related to Wanda rather than hailing from the Fox X-Men universe. Wanda was shocked by her brother’s different appearance, and even Dr. Darcy Lewis commented on how Pietro had been “recast.”

As of this writing, we don’t know the full story behind the Evans Peter-played Quicksilver in WandaVision. Is this indeed the Quicksilver from the Fox-verse who’s somehow been pulled into the MCU? Did the people behind the series simply bring Peters in to take over the MCU’s Pietro as a fun wink to his time playing the other version of the character? Is Peters playing one of the Westview townspeople who Wanda has unconsciously “cast” as her brother? Or is Peters actually playing an entirely different character/entity who’s purposefully disguised as Quicksilver? It's all one big question mark, like so much of this series still is.

We’ll just have to wait and see how this Quicksilver twist develops over the four remaining WandaVision episodes (there’s no word yet on if there will be a Season 2), but beyond that, does the speedster have a future beyond the MCU’s first Disney+ series? (Use the following link to sign up for the streaming service.) Although it doesn’t happen nearly as often as it does in the comics, resurrection has been used in the MCU many times now, so it’s possible that Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Quicksilver could return someday. However, the Kick-Ass and Tenet star hasn’t expressed interest in returning to the franchise, so the chances of seeing him again in this crazy world seem slim.

Now that Evan Peters has entered the MCU picture, if this franchise does have plans for Quicksilver past WandaVision, it’s likelier he’ll be the one to occupy the role. As mentioned earlier, Spider-Man 3 and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness both involve its title heroes dealing with characters who hail from other realities, with the former movie featuring Jamie Foxx’s Electro and Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus, two villains from past Spider-Man film series. If Evan Peters’ Peter Maximoff has been pulled from the Fox-verse to the MCU, who’s to say he couldn’t stick around?

It doesn’t help that Kevin Feige and the rest of the Marvel Studio brass have been incredibly tight-lipped about what the MCU’s plans for the X-Men property are. It’s logically been assumed that the lineup of mutants will be rebooted, but that hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. If the reboot button is indeed being pressed, it might seem weird to have a holdover from the Fox-verse hang out in the MCU, but it would be yet another example of Quicksilver a special exception, just like in the pre-Disney/Fox merger days. And let’s not forget that Ryan Reynolds is reprising Wade Wilson for Deadpool 3, so perhaps what we’re getting in the coming years is a handful of familiar Fox X-Men faces among a larger lineup of new folks bringing key mutant characters to life.

In any case, given how much has been done with Quicksilver over the decades in the comics, there are plenty of directions for the MCU to take the speedster should those in charge decide to keep him around. We’ll keep you apprised of Quicksilver’s on-screen future as more details trickle in. For now, keep track of what the MCU has coming up with our Marvel movies guide and Marvel TV guide.

In WandaVision’s third episode, “Now In Color,” Marvel Cinematic Universe fans heard a name they had not heard in the franchise for many years: Pietro. A memory of the real world slipped through the lips of Monica Rambeau when Wanda Maximoff noted that she is a twin, as the S.W.O.R.D. agent hypnotically recalled that he was killed by Ultron (as seen in Avengers: Age Of Ultron). It was a pretty shocking thing to hear at the time – but that was nothing compared to what has been delivered at the end of Episode 5.

Given the mention of Pietro, some WandaVision fans speculated about the possibility of seeing Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver again… but it turns out that those thinking that way simply weren’t thinking weird enough. Technically they were half right, as the speedy Avenger did indeed appear in tonight’s chapter of the Marvel series, but what came as a mind-blowing shock is that the character was played by Evan Peters – who famously portrayed Quicksilver in X-Men: Days Of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix a.k.a. three movies outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe canon.

So what the hell is going on? Let’s break this down!

How Quicksilver’s Cameo Is Set Up In WandaVision Episode 5

Not only did WandaVision set up Quicksilver’s appearance with the aforementioned Pietro namedrop in the third episode, but his cameo was also foreshadowed in tonight’s new arrival. There is a brief moment where Wanda is talking with her rapidly aging sons, Billy and Tommy, and they ask her if she has a brother. Doing a bit of staring into the middle distance, Wanda confirms that she does, but adds that “he’s far away from here, and that makes me sad sometimes.” She clearly doesn’t want to expose her boys to the realities of death at such a young age, and so she uses a vague dismissal (though it’s also easy to believe that his body is literally far away, potentially buried in Europe).

Unfortunately, Wanda can’t shield Billy and Tommy for long. Their new dog Sparky runs away, and he is discovered dead in Agnes’ azalea bushes, which are toxic to the species. Wanda’s sons plead that their mother use her powers to bring Sparky back from the dead, but Wanda refuses, saying that she can’t just reverse death “no matter how sad it makes us.” In the moment this reads as a pointed reference to her situation with Vision (a.k.a. grief driving her to steal his corpse and reanimate it), but upon reconsideration one has to wonder if there might be some Pietro-driven issues in the mix as well.

With that kind of set-up, you’d think that it would have been easier to predict Quicksilver’s arrival as the big cliffhanger at the end of the episode, and yet I’m writing this article with my dropped jaw sitting on the desk as I type.

Quicksilver Arrives, But Not The Quicksilver You Expect

Much of the drama in WandaVision Episode 5 is driven by the escalating conflict between the show’s titular characters – which gets chillingly intense in moments – but it is interesting that when the doorbell rings you do start bracing yourself for a cameo. The show milks the moment for all its worth, with the lingering shot of Wanda’s face, the shot of the silver hair, and the cutaways to Dr. Darcy Lewis, but in the end the juice is entirely worth the squeeze thanks to the Evan Peters reveal.

As recognized by Darcy (who is, like us, expecting the face of Aaron Taylor-Johnson), the sitcom setup renders the move as a recast – and no, we have not a single legitimate clue as to what is happening. Evan Peters obviously does have claim to the Quicksilver role, but, as mentioned earlier, the trio of X-Men movies he made exist outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe canon. Obviously we knew things were going to start changing once Disney acquired 20th Century Fox two years ago, and there has been anticipation for the introduction of various X-Men characters into the franchise, but to see it happen this quickly and in this way is a big surprise.

Ultimately it’s something that we fully expect to play into the larger happenings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward – especially with the upcoming Spider-Man movie casting out-of-canon villains, and the next Doctor Strange movie titled Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness – but for now we should definitely focus on what it means for WandaVision. Because it could mean a lot.

So Is This Really All Wanda’s Doing?

Fueling the rising tensions between Wanda and Vision in Episode 5 is the fact that it’s confirmed Wanda is manipulating reality to create Westview, New Jersey. For most of its run it seems like the story is setting up full confirmation of Scarlet Witch as a supervillain – but I have to admit that the end of the episode and the arrival of Evan Peters’ Quicksilver makes me continue to question if there isn’t still a sinister force at work manipulating the hex-generating Sokovian.

For starters there is the way in which the doorbell slices through Wanda and Vision’s argument. Given everything we’ve seen, it’s understandable that the android has a hard time believing and trusting the woman he loves… but there’s also something that feels totally real about Wanda’s insistence that she’s not responsible for the person at the door. Admittedly this is more gut feeling than anything, but there is something about her in the moment that registers as genuine.

Far more significant is what seems like an unanswerable question: why would Wanda “recast” her own brother? If the manipulation of reality is all about grief, it doesn’t make sense that she would bring in some random person as a substitute for her twin – and the fact that it’s not actually random makes the situation that much more suspicious. This situation screams puppeteering on behalf of a larger power in the multiverse.

Is the agony of having to wait a full week for the next episode already eating at your guts? Well, join the club. Fortunately one great way to pass the time until the next episode of WandaVision arrives on Disney+ is to wildly speculate, and you can be sure that we’ll be doing a hell of a lot of that in the coming days.

One of my favorite things about House is that, unlike some other popular medical dramas, it seemed to have a clear stopping point in mind. Yet, the Fox series, starring Hugh Laurie in the Golden Globe-winning title role of a cynical, Sherlock Holmesian diagnostics expert, boasts a hefty amount of guest stars after eight seasons. Not to mention the fact that many of these up-and-comers of the time, such as the talented Elle Fanning or Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, are some of the most recognizable names in Hollywood today.

As it tends to be the case when searching for A-listers whose early appearance on a TV show may have slipped your mind, there were many to choose from among those who can say they had the “pleasure” of having their case investigated by Dr. Gregory House and his team. Of course, to save us all some time, we have narrowed down the list to just 17 of our favorite pre-fame House actors, starting with one of the most charismatic and versatile talents of our generation.

Michael B. Jordan (Will Westwood)

While he had already found a steady career with roles on The Wire, Friday Night Lights, and in the film Chronicle, Michael B. Jordan would not become a household name until Ryan Coogler cast him in 2013’s Fruitvale Station, followed by the title role in Creed, and in Black Panther as Erik Killmonger. Right in between that star-making transition was a guest spot on the final season of House as a blind man who experiences a strangely high sensitivity to sound right as he is about to propose to his girlfriend (The Big Bang Theory’s Margo Harshman).

Jeremy Renner (Jimmy Quidd)

Fellow MCU alum Jeremy Renner was once an underrated Avenger, but fans are already bittersweet over his imminent exit once Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop takes over in the upcoming Disney+ series Hawkeye. Prior to his role in The Hurt Locker (his first of two Oscar-nominated performances), the actor and musician appeared on House’s fourth season as a punk rocker whose bouts of coughing up blood may be the least of his problems.

Judy Greer (Morgan West)

If you do not recognize Judy Greer as Scott Lang’s ex-wife, Maggie, in Ant-Man or Bryce Dallas Howard’s sister in Jurassic World, you may recognize her as the voice of Cheryl Tunt on Archer. However, you might not have initially recognized the star of 2018’s Halloween as a House patient convinced that the appearance of a strange cat has sealed her death (something even the skeptical doctor almost begins to believe), on the drama’s fifth season.

Randall Park (Brad)

Judy Greer’s Ant-Man and the Wasp co-star Randall Park has a much bigger role on the Disney+ series WandaVision, in which he reprises his MCU character, FBI agent Jimmy Woo. One of the earliest appearances of the comedian (otherwise known from ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat, as a marine biologist in Aquaman, and as Asian Jim on The Office) was on Season 2 of House, as a man who attempted his own circumcision.

Yvette Nicole Brown (Ellen Stambler)

Speaking of House characters making big mistakes, Yvette Nicole Brown starred in another Season 2 episode as an organ procurement agency employee who unwittingly becomes the bearer of bad news for a man previously unaware of his wife’s death. At this time, the actress was already well-known to younger viewers as Helen on Drake & Josh before becoming one of many Community regulars to make an MCU cameo later on.

Evan Peters (Oliver)

Another Marvel movie scene-stealer (but not in the MCU) is Evan Peters, whose first action sequence as Quicksilver in X-Men: Days of Future Past is cited as one of the most dazzling in the entire franchise. Before breaking out on American Horror Story, the then 21-year-old played a teenager taken hostage by a man desperate to receive House’s diagnosis in Season 5.

Lin-Manuel Miranda (Juan “Alvie” Alvarez)

Composing and starring in the Tony winner In the Heights already made Lin-Manuel Miranda a Broadway star, when he brought his rap skills to the two-hour Season 6 premiere of House as the disgraced doctor’s bipolar roommate at Mayfield Psychiatric hospital. Today, the multi-talented actor / writer is internationally known for creating the blockbuster musical Hamilton, and his recent starring role on HBO’s series adaptation of the His Dark Materials book series.

Skylar Astin (Derrick)

Another actor who started out on Broadway is Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist star Skylar Astin, who broke out into the mainstream in 2012’s Pitch Perfect as Anna Kendrick’s pop culture-obsessed love interest. That same year, he appeared on Season 8 of House as a college cheerleader initially brought into Princeton–Plainsboro for nosebleeds and dizziness, but his case becomes more serious when he claims to hear voices that are not there.

Breckin Meyer (Brandon)

Before playing an artist somehow seeing the world as a Picasso painting on Season 5 of House, Breckin Meyer was best known as Travis in Clueless, a college student desperate to retrieve his own mistakenly sent sex tape in Road Trip, and Garfield's owner, Jon, in the critically reviled live action film with Bill Murray as the lazy cat. Since, the Emmy-nominated Robert Chicken producer starred as one half of the titular attorney duo from Franklin & Bash and more recently appeared in Unpregnant, an HBO Max exclusive dramedy feature.

Jurnee Smollett (Tracy)

Speaking of HBO, working on the network's series adaptation of Lovecraft Country and playing Black Canary in DC flick Birds of Prey brought Jurnee Smollet further into the mainstream than her breakout childhood role on Full House did. In a minuscule coincidence, House, on which she played a married assault victim with massive breathing problems, is the third of five medical dramas she has guest starred on, including (unsurprisingly) ER.

Elle Fanning (Stella Dalton)

ER actually marked the acting debut of Dakota Fanning, but instead of following in her sister's footsteps, the equally talented Elle Fanning landed a spot on a different medical drama, House. The then 8-year-old actress appeared on the series' second season as the daughter of a businesswoman (Julie Warner) suffering from uncontrollable muscle spasms.

Mike Moh (Waiter)

Elle Fanning's sister would also grow up to appear in Quentin Tarantino's dark, Oscar-winning love letter to cinema's Golden Age, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, which also features Mike Moh, in a memorable performance as Bruce Lee during his years on The Green Hornet. One of the former stuntman's first legitimate acting gigs was as an unnamed restaurant server on Season 7 of House.

Taraji P. Henson (Moira)

Mike Moh would later score a recurring role on Fox's music industry drama Empire, which stars the incomparable Taraji P. Henson in the Golden Globe-winning role of Cookie. The actress also earned an Oscar nomination in 2008 for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, but three years earlier, she appeared on Season 2 of House as the ambitious agent of a star cyclist, in a plot loosely inspired by early allegations of Lance Armstrong's doping scandal.

Jimmi Simpson (Daniel Bresson)

Another notable David Fincher movie veteran is Jimmi Simpson, who appeared as a grown-up survivor of Zodiac in the director’s 2007 film about the search for the elusive serial killer. Hidden within the Westworld star's many memorable TV guest appearances (such as Black Mirror's "U.S.S. Callister" episode) is a spot on House's fifth season as a priest whose admission to Princeton-Plainsboro after claiming to see Jesus eventually leads to suspicions of sexual abuse.

Felicia Day (Apple)

Also famous for a career full of notable guest spots and recurring roles is Felicia Day, who is best known as Penny in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, the villainous Kinga Forrester on Netflix's Mystery Science Theater 3000 reboot, and from Supernatural as Charlie Bradbury (and her evil doppelgänger). The Geek Goddess paid reality a painful visit on Season 5 of House as a woman who becomes the latest (and sole surviving member) of many who fell ill years after receiving an organ donation from the same man.

Blake Anderson (Ethan)

Netflix has been the home of many recent projects involving Blake Anderson, who is best known today as the co-creator and co-star of Workaholics, which ran for seven seasons on Comedy Central. Right around the time that gross-out sitcom was taking off, the comedian made an appearance on House as a patient who suspects his grayed fingertips are frostbitten, until Dr. House rightfully assumes this to be proof the young man has been stealing from the cash register from work.

Noah Segan (Sir William)

Speaking of criminal activity, Noah Segan has played his fair share of bad guys in nearly everything Rian Johnson has directed (save Trooper Wagner in Knives Out and his X-wing pilot role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi). Among his notable TV guest spots (including a cameo as a firefighter in the Johnson-directed Breaking Bad episode "Ozymandias") is a Season 6 appearance on House as a Renaissance Fair performer admitted after suffering a painful defeat in a jousting competition.

What do you think? Did House have a magic touch when it comes to treating potential future A-listers? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back for additional information and updates on this popular medical drama, as well as even more inside looks into what your favorite celebrities were up to before they were stars, here on CinemaBlend.

Since 2017, Anne Rice’s wildly popular book series The Vampire Chronicles has been in development as a TV series. This is not the first time that the books have been turned into screen material. The first time was with the cult classic Interview With a Vampire, and then later with Queen of The Damned. The Vampire Chronicles also inspired a Broadway musical called Lestat. Despite the clear fan base, The Vampire Chronicles TV Show has not had an easy road to production.

Hulu was originally supposed to be the home of The Vampire Chronicles show but the streaming service decided to pass on it. Like any good vampire, the show rose again when AMC acquired rights to The Vampire Chronicles and Anne Rice’s The Lives of the Mayfair Witches.

At the heart of these novels are the vampire Lestat, who was played in Interview with a Vampire by Tom Cruise, then by Stuart Townsend in Queen of the Damned, and most recently by Hugh Panaro in the Lestat musical. These three men gave very different interpretations of the famous literary character, but had a certain confidence that threaded throughout. Fans of Anne Rice’s novels, or even just the movies and musical, are probably anxiously awaiting casting news for this iconic character.

Before we get our hopes and dreams shattered by the final casting decision, let’s pick some people we would like to see play Lestat in The Vampire Chronicles series.

Timothee Chalamet

Timothee Chalamet may be a bit too on the nose as a pick, but it doesn’t change the fact that he works. Chalamet has a French father which gives him French origins like Lestat. He is around the same height as the character and close to the age of book Lestat.

Chalamet’s performance in Little Women screams “The Brat Prince,” with a bit of arrogance, self-centeredness, a flare for the dramatics, and pure vanity. Timothee Chalamet already has the luxurious hair for the role, it just might have to be dyed or he could have to wig it up. Chalamet is also quite busy as a star in-demand, but he might just find some time to film a Vampire Chronicles show.

Harry Styles

Before you go HARRY STYLES?! Let me explain. Yes, we haven’t really seen Styles act. His one major role in Dunkirk was basically a non-speaking role, and he passed on the chance to be Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, so we have nothing to judge Style’s acting abilities on (except some hilarious SNL skits), but there is an attitude and a presence that Styles exhibits that matches Lestat.

Styles is also around the right age, height, and his campiness and rockstar sensibility screams Lestat. All Styles would need was a blonde curly wig. He could pull it off. The real dilemma would come if Styles actually had the time to film a series, which is highly unlikely with his intense touring and recording schedule. In a perfect world, Harry Styles would be a real consideration for Lestat.

Johnny Flynn

Johnny Flynn is much older than Lestat was when he became a vampire. However, this is Hollywood where age only matters for some genders and book facts don’t exist. Also, in my opinion, Flynn is a very young looking mid-30-year-old. He probably can’t pass for 21, but he could pass as 20-something-ish. Flynn gave a great performance in Emma as Mr. Knightley, making him ready for another period piece.

Flynn also has a musical background that ties nicely with Lestat’s acting and rockstar sides. As Mr. Knightley Flynn showed a sweet, complex character, but I’m sure as Lestat, he could play a dark, complex character. He also already has the blonde hair, so him needing a wig is only a maybe option, not a must option, like with others on this list.

Iwan Rheon

Iwan Rheon has shown that he’s a pretty good actor with versatility in multiple projects. With his portrayal of Simon in Misfits, he has shown that he can play creepy, complicated, wounded characters, and that he can play a straight up monster as Ramsay in Game of Thrones.

Rheon is more on the shorter side, being 5’8", but that’s why editors are so great at their jobs. They can make anyone look 6 feet. It is also a bit hard to imagine how he would look with blonde curly hair, but I’m willing to take the gamble and say he could work the wig. I believe that Rheon is a strong enough actor to capture the complexities and duality of Lestat. He’s also another actor with musical experience that fits into Lestat’s background and persona.

Evan Peters

Evan Peters has really shown some acting range during his time on American Horror Story. Many of his evil characters have had a bit of cockiness to them that could translate well to Lestat. Peters is also in his 30s, but not so much in it that he couldn’t play a 20-something. Peters also has shown that he can pull off almost any hair style, so curly blonde shoulder-length hair shouldn’t be a problem for him.

Peters, however, has a hard edge with most of his characters and performances that could make it difficult for him to have Lestat’s jolly, twisted humor. However, under the right direction, he could turn his often serious demeanor into a more playful character, like we’ve seen with Quicksilver.

Lakeith Stanfield

Get your “that wouldn’t be historically accurate!” and “Lestat isn’t black!” out now. Feel better? Good. Now Lakeith Stanfield doesn’t look the part, but he’s a very charismatic, versatile actor who would do one hell of a job as Lestat.

To cast him would involve a lot of changing of Lestat’s backstory to make it work, but it’s also fiction so they could easily find ways to work around it and keep most, if not all of Lestat’s pre-vampire history and life in the 18th and 19th century. Stanfield could definitely give us a touch of spoiled, lots of sex appeal, plenty of vanity, and just enough vampirism to really make Lestat shine in a TV series.

Tom Hiddleston

If you’re a Marvel fan and have seen Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal of Loki, I don’t think I need to say much more. I guess I’ll also add his performance in Only Lovers Left Alive. Hiddleston is much older than book Lestat, but Hiddleston is nearly perfect for the role. He really knows how to bring complicated, wounded, but still likable characters to life.

Hiddleston also feels like someone who just screams French, blonde vampire in the 1700s, right? He also has this nature that makes it easy to envision him as someone very into fashion and a lavish lifestyle.

Michiel Huisman

Anne Rice once mentioned that if she could cast Lestat, Chris Hemsworth would be one of her top choices. However, realistically, Hemsworth is far too busy launching big franchises to film an entire series, especially if it gets renewed for multiple seasons. She also mentioned Anson Mount and Stephen Amell, and you know who is kind of a mixture of all those rugged men? Michiel Huisman.

Huisman is another actor technically out of the Lestat book age range, but besides that, he has the right look, charisma, and hypnotic allure fitting of a vampire. He also has some boyish charm, but with a dark edge fitting of Lestat.

I had a hard time selecting only a few choices, because I think right now, there are actually many actors that could bring this dynamic, fun character to life. I also would love to see a new comer get a chance to put their stamp on Lestat. Lestat is such an important character to Rice fans that I hope whoever ends up winning the role really gives us an outstanding performance.

American Horror Story has been very cryptic (per usual) about the upcoming season. It may be a month or two before we learn about the new theme for the 10th season, but what we do know is that Sarah Paulson makes her much anticipated return to the world of American Horror Story. Along with Paulson, series favorites Lily Rabe, Billie Lourd, Kathy Bates, and Finn Wittrock are included among the returning cast. American Horror Story’s newest season will also feature the introduction of Macaulay Culkin to this world. Also another major fan favorite will be returning: Evan Peters.

Like Sarah Paulson, Peters has appeared in nearly every season of the series. It’ll be entertaining to see what new character Evan Peters brings to life in the upcoming season. Throughout the years, he has played a variety of characters, really embodying these heroes and villains. Let’s take a look at some of his characters and rank them, starting with the top heroes and ending with the top villains.

For this list, I specifically focused on characters that Evan Peters played for several episodes, not just ones that he played for an episode (so characters like Charles Manson and Jesus won’t be on this list).

9. Kit Walker - American Horror Story: Asylum

Kit was one of the very few characters on the series with good intentions and a pure heart. He just wanted to be a good husband, clear his name, and raise his children. However, forces beyond his control put him in a terrible situation. He made the best of it by trying to free himself and others.

Kit is one of Peters’ characters that is more of a victim to the horrors that exist. He stays true to his good nature throughout the series, despite the devious and extraterrestrial forces working against him. Even after everything he undergoes, he still shows kindness and generosity towards others, and is even a good father: a rarity in the American Horror Story world.

8. Jimmy Darling - American Horror Story: Freak Show

Like most of the Freaks, Jimmy is a victim to society as well as his family. Of all the circus performers, he is one that can almost pass among the normal people. However, when people see his hands, he’s still treated with the same disdain and fear as the others. Jimmy has good intentions and a strong desire to be normal, but he also protects and leads the Freaks.

By the end of Freak Show, Jimmy Darling played a major part in taking Dandy Mott (Finn Wittrock) down. Therefore allowing Jimmy to have his truly heroic moment.

7. Rory Monahan - American Horror Story: Roanoke

Rory was one of the actors participating in the Roanoke series. He was married to fellow actor Audrey (Sarah Paulson). He’s a laid back, young character who doesn’t take life too seriously, which is good, because he doesn’t live very long. Rory wasn’t particularly heroic, because he doesn’t have enough screen time to really make some waves. He was just a mild character, and compared to Evan Peters’ other characters, that’s good enough to rank low on the villain meter and high on the hero chain.

6. Mr. Gallant - American Horror Story: Apocalypse

Mr. Gallant is an eccentric hairstylist who has an overbearing grandmother Evie (Joan Collins). He’s good at his job, but quite self-centered and selfish. He ends up in Outpost 3, which doesn’t end well for him. Mr. Gallant is used to a lavish lifestyle, so he finds it hard to adjust to the new restrictions of Outpost 3. Mr. Gallant isn’t particularly evil, but he does have a hand in his grandmother’s demise, so that’s pretty bad. Mr. Gallant is another character that doesn’t last long enough to be extremely good or extremely bad.

5. Kyle Spencer - American Horror Story: Coven

Kyle begins Coven, as a sweet frat boy, who actually helps charities and supports his single mom. Kyle, unfortunately, gets murdered pretty early in this season, but due to his resurrection, he becomes a Frankenstein type creature.

Kyle loses his sweet demeanor and becomes more primitive as this new creation. He has a lot of rage and violence. He ends up killing many people because of his new strength and violence streak, including his abusive mother (Mare Winningham). Kyle isn’t evil by choice, but instead kind of a monster as a result of coming back from the dead. Most of his actions are in response to fear.

4. Jeff Pfister - American Horror Story: Apocalypse

Jeff sold his soul to the Devil for wealth, so pretty high up there on the evil scale. He is part of satanic groups and helps Michael Langdon bring the end of the world. He also makes really bad haircut decisions, so that has to be as a result of his evil soul. Jeff, along with his best buddy Mutt (Billy Eichner), live and breathe for this upcoming apocalypse. If your main goal in life is to help bring the end of the world, then I think it’s safe to say you’re a terrible person.

3. Tate Langdon - American Horror Story: Murder House

It’s really hard to pick which of the following three of Evan Peters’ American Horror Story characters are the most evil. The only reason Tate doesn’t rank one or two is because the series tried to sort-of redeem him with his brief appearance in Apocalypse. However, Tate was pretty much the worst on Murder House. He massacred his entire school, he wears a latex suit, sexually assaults people, and helps bring the antichrist to earth. But the devil made him do it, so I guess all is forgiven... right?

2. Kai Anderson - American Horror Story: Cult

Kai led an entire cult of people that murdered without a second thought or care. He did it for his own sense of importance and narcissism. Kai is full of toxic masculinity, and knows how to manipulate and get what he wants. He pretends to care about people in order to get their help in his quest for power. Like many villains, Kai has a sense of grandiose and believes he is superior to most. Also like many evil doers, this warped sense of self helps lead to his eventual demise.

1. James March - American Horror Story: Hotel

It’s bad enough that March was a horrifying serial killer before his death, but it’s worse that he helped tutor many of the most infamous serial killers in the world. Then he allowed his demonic hotel to claim more victims. March is a man who kills for pleasure, and completely embraces his distorted, addictive deadly desires. Not only is this one of Evan Peters most evil characters, but also one of his most fully formed and best ones. He’s pure evil, but that’s part of his charm.

It might be awhile before the tenth season of American Horror Story airs, but we can’t wait to see what evil or good character Evan Peters creates next. The first nine seasons of American Horror Story are available to stream on Hulu.

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After nine seasons of American Horror Story, it's remains a fun guessing game in speculating what each follow-up season will be about, and what past AHS elements will be involved. Thankfully, co-creator Ryan Murphy likes to stoke such heated conjecture with teasy imagery, and he seems to be showing viewers that Season 10 will feature a spooky callback to Season 1's Murder House.

Taking to Instagram a few days after promoting the Netflix documentary Circus of Books that he executive produced, Ryan Murphy shared an image of a very familiar face to American Horror Story fans. No, not the returning star Sarah Paulson, but rather a very familiar lack of a face that sorta reflects others' faces back at them. I'm talking about Rubber Man!

Before getting too enthused about Ryan Murphy's Murder House throwback imagery, let's just throw the caveat out there that the social media post might not be a sure sign that Season 1's Rubber Man will be returning for Season 10. However, if it walks like a Rubber Duck, and quacks like a Rubber Duck, it's probably a Rubber Duck. Possibly with Evan Peters' ghastly murderer/rapist/misbegotten teen duck Tate hidden inside the suit.

Clearly, with only the caption "Coming soon..." to work with, American Horror Story fans can mainly just hypothesize the obvious, that Season 10 will find a way to incorporate Rubber Man into some kind of callback festivities. But which Rubber Man will audiences get to see in AHS' future?

Back in Season 1, Tate donned the rubber BDSM suit that Zachary Quinto's Chad bought to spice up his sex life with his partner Patrick (Teddy Sears), and killed both of them. He later used it when impregnating and haunting Connie Britton's Vivien Harmon and when knocking out Dylan McDermott's Ben Harmon, among other times. At the end of the same season, Ben became Rubber Man in order to freak out the Ramos family that had just moved into Murder House,

Rubber Man returned in Season 8's Apocalypse, when Cody Fern's Michael Langdon was staying at Murder House. He and Ben Harmon are a total father-and-son pair, and Michael takes the Rubber Man-tle, as it were, by wearing the suit and murdering whatever family had moved in next. Dare we hope to see ALL THREE VERSIONS in Season 10?

As confirmed earlier this year, American Horror Story's Season 10 cast will welcome back Evan Peters, so that's at least one candidate for the job. Other AHS veterans joining Peters will be Kathy Bates, Adina Porter, Angelica Ross, Lily Rabe, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, and Finn Wittrock. The newcomer this time around will be Macauley Culkin, so you know he's going on the list of potential Rubber Man portrayers.

American Horror Story Season 10 doesn't have a release date set just yet, but as soon as Ryan Murphy is able to give fans a hint of when that might happen, you can bet it'll spread far and wide. And that CinemaBlend will be screaming about it, though it might be muffled from the latex mask and all. While waiting for more news, check out all the TV premieres confirmed for Summer 2020.

Today, Ryan Murphy proved that his co-creation American Horror Story is the kind of project that will forever find ways to flip audiences upside-down and inside-out. Usually, it's the theming or specific plot elements that throw fans for a loop, but with the upcoming Season 10 set to hit FX later this year, Murphy did it with the casting. In revealing the full cast on social media, Murphy unveiled the perfect casting choice this franchise didn't know it was missing: Macaulay Culkin.

No other details about American Horror Story Season 10 were shared, but getting the full main cast confirmed is a very awesome update. This year will see several stars returning who were absent from AHS: 1984's camp serial killer chaos, and we can only hope the episode count jumps back up from the nine episodes that comprised the season. Below, we've rounded up all the stars fans can expect to see in Season 10, including that filthy animal Macaulay Culkin, the Home Alone vet himself.

Kathy Bates

The Oscar-winning Kathy Bates has graced the screen in five of the nine previous seasons of American Horror Story, with her standout character arguably being Coven's racially charged killer Madame Dalphine LaLaurie. Bates, who co-starred in the recent feature Richard Jewell, wasn't around for AHS: 1984, but she will return for her sixth appearance in Season 10.

Macaulay Culkin

Interestingly enough, Macaulay Culkin appears to be the only first-time American Horror Story actor in Season 10's main cast. (Probably necessary, since Season 9 brought in a host of new faces.) Always happy to avoid the spotlight, Culkin has popped up quite a bit in recent years, most recently cameoing on Kat Dennings' Hulu comedy Dollface. It's unclear if he'll have anything to do with that Home Alone reimagining, but here's hoping he'll be too busy with American Horror Story every year to make that happen.

Leslie Grossman

The star of Ryan Murphy's breakout TV series Popular, Leslie Grossman joined the American Horror Story stable of actors for Cult, and she followed that up with starring roles in Apocalypse and 1984, so it's no surprise she'll bring her signature attitude, humor and banging hairstyles to Season 10.

Billie Lourd

Considering Billie Lourd's placement within the Star Wars universe (both as Carrie Fisher's daughter and as Lieutenant Connix), one might think she'd be too busy to annually return to take part in Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's anthologized American Horror Story. But then one would be underestimating how much fun Lourd is having within this bonkers universe. Lourd made her debut as Winter Anderson in Cult and kept the streak going in both successive seasons.

Sarah Paulson

American Horror Story's heir apparent to the initial golden child Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson unfortunately wasn't part of the cast for 1984, which was the very first season she didn't appear in. (She was busy filming another Ryan Murphy project, Netflix's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest redo, Ratched.) Thankfully, however, the actress kept her schedule open to allow for a most gracious return to AHS for Season 10.

Evan Peters

Along with Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters was the only American Horror Story cast member to take part in all of the first eight seasons. And also like Paulson, Peters' first season away from the interconnected atrocities happened during 1984. What will his return in Season 10 bring? Hopefully a reprisal of Hotel's kooky owner James Patrick March.

Adina Porter

Just behind Dylan McDermott, Adina Porter boasts one of the longest hiatuses between American Horror Story seasons, having gone four full years without popping by. First showing up for a smaller role in Murder House, Porter didn't again appear until landing a larger role in the found-footage madness of Roanoke, and she returned the following two years before missing out on Season 9.

Lily Rabe

One of the best weapons in Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story arsenal is Lily Rabe, who has appeared in or starred in every season except for Cult. Arguably most beloved as witchy woman Misty Day, Rabe has delivered some memorable moments with rather minimal roles, but her appearance in the main cast list means fans can get optimistic about her taking on something larger for Season 10. Stevie Nicks is still welcome to stop by, too.

Angelica Ross

Unlike everyone else on in this cast, Angelica Ross is the only American Horror Story Season 10 cast member who is returning for only the second time. The wickedly talented transgender actress first made waves on Ryan Murphy's Pose before diving headfirst into the rollicking twists and turns of 1984. It was obviously a fantastic fit, since she'll be returning in a big way for Season 10.

Finn Wittrock

While not one of the most prolific American Horror Story actors, Finn Wittrock has also teamed up with Ryan Murphy on the TV movie The Normal Heart, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and in the upcoming Ratched. Having first appeared in ridiculously stunning fashion as Dandy Mott in Freak Show, Wittrock went on to appear in three further seasons of American Horror Story, having popped up in limited fashion in 1984.

There are obviously a large number of American Horror Story familiars that aren't on this list, such as Denis O'Hare, Emma Roberts and Angela Bassett, as well as fan-favorites like Cody Fern and Matt Bomer. It's also interesting that Ross is the only one of 1984's new recruits to land a starring role in Season 10. That said, we can definitely expect to see a slew of recurring cast members and guest stars – such as Frances Conroy, no doubt – that will pepper more familiarity throughout.

You can watch the pair of video announcements below, which are set to the tune of Orville Peck's gloomy track "Dead of Night," which has a very Twin Peaks vibe to it.

With no release date set just yet, fans will likely see American Horror Story Season 10 hitting FX at some point in September.

Looking back, the X-Men franchise was key in the development of the modern comic book movie genre, and 19 years after it started it's still serving up superhero shenanigans. While the Disney-Fox deal has certainly changed what the future could look like for the franchise, there are still a lot of possibilities for interesting-looking spin-offs, not to mention new takes on previously shown characters and events which the folks at Disney and Marvel are surely already working to figure out. Not to be forgotten yet, however, is the main series of films, and it's the next chapter that we're here to discuss today.

After a relatively quick production period, but lots of delays, X-Men: Dark Phoenix is now finally less than a week away from release nationwide. But what is it about? Who is making it? What characters can we expect to appear? We cover all of these questions and more in our What We Know So Far guide below, so read on and learn!

What Have We Seen From Dark Phoenix?

It's been a long road, but September 26, 2018 finally delivered the first trailer from the highly anticipated movie. While that first look went heavy on the stress caused to Jean by meeting with the Phoenix force, and the resulting toll that will take on her friends and the world around her, the final trailer (above) gave us a better sense of some of the other action. This includes cool scenes of that meeting and a lot of the space action that would have led to it.

What Is Dark Phoenix's Release Date?

While June 7, 2019 will finally see Dark Phoenix hit theaters, it was a long road to get there. In 2017, the Marvel Cinematic Universe achieved something never before seen in Hollywood: releasing three franchise titles in the span of one calendar year. Well, in 2018 the X-Men movies were ready to compete. January through June should have seen both Josh Boone's The New Mutants and David Leitch's Deadpool 2 unleashed on the world, with 20th Century Fox is saving X-Men: Dark Phoenix for the winter months, having set it to come out on November 2, 2018.

That changed with some shakeups to scheduling in January and March of 2018, though. First, The New Mutants was pushed from April 13, 2018, to February 22, 2019, then to August 2, 2019 and now it rests at April 3, 2020. Dark Phoenix retained its November release date through the first scheduling change, but late March saw the superhero film get pushed to February 2019.

But then, just two days after the first trailer was released in late September 2018, Fox did more shuffling and set Dark Phoenix down in June 2019. With the exception of Deadpool and Logan, which hit theaters in the first quarters of their respective years, the X­-Men movies have traditionally been spring and summer releases, which makes this new strategy fall more in line with what we generally see.

While February is no longer a stranger to comic book blockbusters in the modern era, thanks to the aforementioned Deadpool and the recent, completely massive success of Black Panther, this release makes a lot more sense for the film. Rumors on the date change have suggested that the studio believes X-Men: Dark Phoenix will simply perform better then, especially in China, which went crazy for the trailer after it came out.

What Is Dark Phoenix's Rating?

Unlike the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe, the X-Men franchise has been a bit more experimental when it comes to the ratings of their comic book movies -- and it's resulted in some incredible success. Even though audiences under 18 couldn't see them without a parent or guardian, the aforementioned Deadpool and Logan both managed to bring in tons of cash appealing to more mature audiences. Because of these wins, there are now ratings conversations to be had about many developing superhero titles, but you can bet that X-Men: Dark Phoenix won't be rocking the boat.

To date, all of the main X-Men titles -- including X-Men, X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse -- have all been PG-13, and that trend will continue with X-Men: Dark Phoenix. It surely will have (mostly bloodless) violence and thrilling sequences that might be too much for young viewers, but don't expect tons of gore, nudity or profanity.

Who Is Directing Dark Phoenix?

Simon Kinberg has been an important part of the X-Men world for years. He first became involved back in 2006 when he was hired to write the script for Brett Ratner's X-Men: The Last Stand, but has really been a key player ever since X-Men: First Class. Starting with that 2011 movie he has produced all of the franchises' features, and he is also a credited co-writer on X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse. He's also done script work on Dark Phoenix, but the bigger story is the fact that he's making the film as his directorial debut.

It's not often that you see a filmmaker dipping his toe into directing with a major superhero blockbuster, but he does have a good amount of experience within the industry in the last 15 years. We can't say much for the style we expect him to bring to X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but that's just another part of what we're anticipating when we head to the theater.

What Is Dark Phoenix About?

The Dark Phoenix Saga is one of the most famous storylines in the history of Marvel Comics - which fully explains why this movie will actually be the second big screen attempt at adapting it. The franchise tried to put its own spin on the familiar narrative with X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006, but it's widely agreed that the job was botched. Following the continuity-changing events of X-Men: Days of Future Past, the movies saw an opportunity to try and tell the story again, and that's what we're getting in Simon Kinberg's X-Men: Dark Phoenix.

Set a decade after the events of X-Men: Apocalypse (following a pattern set up by the previous two movies), Dark Phoenix is set in the early 1990s, and is set in a world that has changed quite a lot. In the 1980s people everywhere knew about the existence of mutants, but now the X-Men are basically rock stars. Under the leadership of Professor X (James McAvoy), the team is known worldwide for their heroics, and celebrated for them.

All good streaks come to an end, however, and the X-Men find theirs come to a conclusion in outer space. During a cosmic mission, an accident occurs involving what they believe to be a solar flare, but this energy merges with Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) in the process. It's found it greatly enhances her powers, but the team begins to witness some serious changes in her personality, and her lack of control over her new powers.

Those familiar with the Dark Phoenix Saga from the comics -- which is an arc big enough to span two feature films -- will recognize that this doesn't exactly match up with the source material, but it certainly is a hell of a lot closer than what X-Men: The Last Stand delivered. There is still a lot that we don't know about the story take and the adaptation, but we obviously don't have long until we can learn more.

Jean Grey

Jean Grey has been an important character in the X-Men movies from the very beginning, originally played by Famke Janssen, but now she is in her second generation. While Jean was initially introduced as a teacher at Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters, X-Men: Apocalypse was the first film in the canon to show her as a student, brought to life by Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner.

Like many of her fellow X-Men in that film, the young telepath/telekinetic was only just starting to get a handle on her special mutation when she was doing battle with Apocalypse -- but, all the same, still demonstrated some incredible power. We can assume that her abilities and her control over said abilities will be much better at the start of X-Men: Dark Phoenix (there's a lot Professor X can teach in a decade), but even those practiced strengths will be nothing compared to what she is able to do when imbued with the Phoenix Force.

As powerful as Jean is naturally, her abilities intensely escalate when she is transformed into Phoenix, to the point where she becomes one of the most powerful beings in the universe. Opening stargates, destroying matter at the subatomic level, and generating cosmic fire are only a few of the scary skills in her arsenal, but also certainly not helpful is the way that the power tends to corrupt the user.

Charles Xavier a.k.a. Professor X

Going back to X-Men: First Class, we've watched Charles Xavier a.k.a. Professor X come a long way. He earned his doctorate at the age of 30, shortly thereafter establishing Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters, and through X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse we've watched him evolve into the legendary leader we've always known that he would become.

By the time we catch up with him in Dark Phoenix, Professor X will have 30 years of leadership under his belt, but evidently he somewhat becomes a victim of his own bravado. He is very proud of the students that he has taught, and blissful with the reputation and popularity that the X-Men have received. There are obvious positive sides to this, but, unfortunately, the confidence also leads him to send his team into outer space for a mission that they aren't prepared for, leading to Jean Grey's accident.

As a leader and a teacher, Professor X has a very important responsibility when it comes to the X-Men, and one can imagine this mistake having a crucial impact on his arc in X-Men: Dark Phoenix. That said, he shouldn't have a ton of time to devote to self-reflection and self-flagellation if he's properly responding to the threat that the titular force represents.

Scott Summers a.k.a. Cyclops

It's no secret that the X-Men movies don't have a great track record of doing right by Scott Summers a.k.a. Cyclops. The character has been a fan favorite in the comics for decades, but on the big screen he was totally sidelined by a Wolverine-centric approach that painted him plainly as a romantic competitor for the heart of Jean Grey. It's partially because of this shortcoming that the franchise hit the restart button on Cyclops in X-Men: Apocalypse, and now they'll have the chance to properly explore the character in X-Men: Dark Phoenix, portrayed by Tye Sheridan.

Cyclops was only shown wearing his famous visor in the final moments of X-Men: Apocalypse, still learning how to control his optic blasts, but he should be a seasoned veteran with the equipment when we catch up with him. His specific role in the Dark Phoenix storyline still seems to be based on Scott's romantic bond with Jean Grey, with him trying to convince everyone she can be saved when she seems too far gone and dangerous to be allowed to live.

Ororo Munroe a.k.a. Storm

Within the post-X-Men: Days of Future Past continuity, we don't have much experience watching Ororo Munroe a.k.a. Storm as a hero. Portrayed by Alexandra Shipp in X-Men: Apocalypse, we got a glimpse of her upbringing in Egypt, but the titular villain was able to get to her far faster than Professor X. She was enlisted as one of the Four Horsemen, but the all-powerful blue mutant's Svengali-like hold over her was shattered when she saw her hero, Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) in battle. Following her change of heart, Storm started fighting alongside the X-Men, and at the end of the movie we saw her suited up as a full-fledged member of the team.

Unfortunately, that's basically where details stop in regards to what we can expect from Storm in X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Like everyone else, she will be 10 years older and wiser, and have much greater control over her abilities to control the weather, but we don't really know much more than that. Given how limited the character's time on screen has classically been -- going back to the Halle Berry era -- hopefully a nice chunk of narrative will be devoted to her.

Kurt Wagner a.k.a. Nightcrawler

We first got to see the fan-favorite teleporting mutant known as Nightcrawler up on the big screen in X2: X-Men United... but his run didn't exactly last long. Despite putting on a fantastic performance, Alan Cumming didn't return to reprise the part in X-Men: The Last Stand, and in the movie world Nightcrawler was ultimately put on ice for 13 years. That unfortunate trend ended in 2016 with Kodi Smit-McPhee playing a younger version of the character in X-Men: Apocalypse, and next we'll get to see him perform his advanced circus-like antics in Dark Phoenix.

In X-Men: Apocalypse, Nightcrawler was basically used to demonstrate that the world was accepting of his odd appearance -- but we didn't really get to learn much about him. Hopefully Simon Kinberg is able to successfully balance X-Men: Dark Phoenix as a true ensemble, and give Kurt Wagner the proper moments to shine that fans want to see, and that his legacy deserves.

Peter Maximoff a.k.a. Quicksilver

The last seventeen years have brought us an endless list of ridiculously awesome big screen superhero moments, but the usage of Evan Peters' Peter Maximoff a.k.a. Quicksilver in both X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse are certainly near the top. Bryan Singer made impressive use of modern filmmaking technology to craft sequences unlike anything we've ever seen with a speedster character, and in doing so also happened to create two of the most memorable movie music moments of the young century. He's an exciting presence in this franchise, which is why we're stoked that he will be back in X-Men: Dark Phoenix.

The full details regarding Quicksilver's development as a character have not yet been revealed, but we can probably take a few guesses regarding where he is at. Given his personality type, one can imagine that he is absolutely loving the celebrity status that the X-Men have earned, and is happy to take advantage of it every moment that he can -- which is pretty often given the way he moves.

We'll have to wait and see if he winds up reaching out to Magneto to reveal that he is his son (if that hasn't already happened in the last decade), but that situation is made tricky given the status of Magneto at the start of Dark Phoenix, which we'll get into a bit later.

Hank McCoy a.k.a. Beast

Fans were initially disappointed when Hank McCoy a.k.a. Beast didn't make the roster for Bryan Singer's first X-Men movie, but ever since X-Men: First Class he has been a key player. Portrayed by Nicholas Hoult, we have watched the character undergo some serious change -- some quite literally -- but he's certainly developed into the hero that Marvel readers have loved for decades.

Beast will once again be back fighting the good fight in X-Men: Dark Phoenix, serving alongside Jean Grey, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Quicksilver, and Mystique under the guidance of Professor X. Hank still seems to have control over his appearance, but we do get a lot of him totally blue and furry during the trailer, so we'll probably be treated to his natural state a lot of time, especially during the action scenes.

Raven Darkhölme a.k.a. Mystique

Similar to Wolverine, Raven Darkhölme a.k.a. Mystique wasn't always a core member of the X-Men character lineup in the comics, but the films have certainly treated her that way. Rebecca Romijn was very memorable in the original X-Men trilogy, but the fact that she has been played by A-lister Jennifer Lawrence since X-Men: First Class has kept her in the franchise's spotlight. At the end of X-Men: Apocalypse she was firmly established as one of the good guys, and apparently that's exactly where she starts at the beginning of Dark Phoenix as well.

Mystique has classically been an enemy of the X-Men, but now that she's a part of the titular team, we'll see her take on a leadership position because she's older and has been fighting longer than most of the other X-Men. It also looks like she'll handle Jean Grey's transformation into the Phoenix by pointing out some important truths to Charles, and by being a true leader and trying to help Jean even though she knows how dangerous she's become.

Erik Lehnsherr a.k.a. Magneto

At the end of X-Men: Apocalypse Michael Fassbender's Erik Lehnsherr a.k.a. Magneto aided in the reconstruction of Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters, but he made the decision not to stick around. Having lost his wife and daughter, and nearly aiding in the destruction of the planet, he decided that it was best that he leave and start a life for himself elsewhere in the world. It's noteworthy that X-Men: Dark Phoenix will address the question of "Where?" and it turns out the answer is super interesting: the island of Genosha.

While Genosha has a bit of a spotty history in Marvel Comics, in Dark Phoenix it will be portrayed as a safe haven for mutants who can't find a home anywhere else in the world -- and it's where Magneto has worked to try and rebalance his life. He finds himself involved with the main narrative because Jean Grey seeks him out for guidance in the midst of his transformation.

The Mysterious Villain

Yes, that's a super vague heading, but the reality is that we don't have much to work with in this area. It's been confirmed that Jessica Chastain will be playing the central villain in X-Men: Dark Phoenix, but in a move that seriously increases our curiosity, the folks behind the film will not identify her character. It has been said that she is an "otherworldly shapeshifter" who is out to control the power of the Phoenix, but nothing else is known beyond that.

We just have a few day now until X-Men: Dark Phoenix is in theaters, so be sure to head out and get the rest of the answers to what this movie has in store for audiences for yourself!

Thanks to his fourth wall-breaking antics and his encyclopedia knowledge of pop culture (both in the X-Men universe and outside of it), Deadpool is a perfect terrain for cameos, if you think about it. The character knows no reverence and he likes to keep people on their toes, particularly through his fast-moving mouth. In that spirit, when it came time to make Deadpool 2, the original film's staggering popularity paved the way for a smörgåsbord of surprise guest appearances, including a few you might've missed!

Therefore, we wanted to take this opportunity to break down all the surprise cameos that were found in 2018's superhero sequel. Because even upon first or second viewing, there's a possibility that you missed a few of the film's biggest and most shocking cameos in Deadpool 2. With that, we want to let you in on the scoop. And be sure to let us know if there are any we missed. Also, it should be a given, but some of these cameos require a spoiler or two. Just a heads-up if you haven't seen the movie.

Matt Damon As "Redneck #2"

There's a very good chance that you missed Matt Damon's cameo in Deadpool 2. The actor is genuinely unrecognizable in the superhero sequel, adopting very heavy make-up, including a prosthetic nose, a fake beard and a body suit with an extended beer gut to disguise his normally-ripped physique. Damon was also not officially officially credited either, adopting the one-time pseudonym of "Dickie Greenleaf" in the credits (a reference to Damon's 1999 film, The Talented Mr. Ripley). Nevertheless, the role of "Redneck #2" was played by none other than Matt Damon himself.

While his voice might've been a giveaway for some people, there are many folks who had no clue Matt Damon was in the film. In fact, there is a good chance that some of you didn't know until you read this article. There's no judgment here; until I started writing this article, I didn't even know myself! In any case, if you skip to the 32-minute mark exactly, you will see Matt Damon in a field, throwing back beers and talking rather extensively about toilet paper with his friend before a time-traveling Cable (Josh Brolin) walks up to their car, electrocutes them and drives away with their truck.

Brad Pitt As "Vanisher"

It's a blink-and-you-miss it cameo, but at the same time, there's a good chance that Brad Pitt's surprise three-second appearance in Deadpool 2 was the biggest cameo you caught in the movie. Throughout the film, the running gag with the invisible, silent character of Vanisher is that it's unclear if he actually exists or if he's just a bunch of empty space. But when the X-Force find themselves killed in increasingly graphic ways due to Deadpool's miscalculations with the wind, there is a brief moment where Vanisher's parachute is caught in the wind, causing him to be electrocuted, then burst into flames.

In that moment, which occurs 73 minutes into the film, we finally get a visible glance at Vanisher. And it's revealed to be none other than Brad Pitt. Because the cameo is so fast, there might be reason to believe that it's just a CG-ed version of the actor, but it appears that it was actually Brad Pitt. Somehow, the filmmakers found time in the A-lister's very busy schedule for the actor to make quick (but very memorable) appearance in the film.

James McAvoy As "Charles Xavier"

One of the best recurring jokes in the original Deadpool movie is the often-commented absence of actual X-Men in this X-Men property. There are only two other characters from the series who made appearances in that film, and Deadpool is often disgruntled by their non-appearances in his film. Sure enough, when it came time for the much-anticipated sequel, which was accompanied with a bigger budget and a higher profile release, there was the strong likelihood of at least a few well-known X-Men making an appearance. But their cameos needed to fit the style of the film, and the filmmakers wanted to honor the winking satire that is crucial to the film's irreverent success.

So, yes, Charles Xavier does make an appearance in Deadpool 2. However, Deadpool himself never gets to meet the character. 29 minutes into the sequel, while the title character is babbling on about the lack of X-Men found in the house, it's revealed that Charles Xavier and several other X-Men are indeed there, but they're intentionally avoiding contact with the foul-mouthed merchant. It's a single shot and another sequence where if you turn your head at the wrong time, you'll miss it entirely. But for the fans who were paying close attention, you got your chance to see several high-profile X-Men, even if Deadpool himself missed his chance to get acquainted.

Nicolas Hoult As "Beast"

Similar to James McAvoy's Professor X, Nicholas Hoult's Beast was also in the X-Men residence as Deadpool was ranting about the dearth of X-Men to be found in his movies. He was the one who was the closest to the sliding door and the one who heard Deadpool coming their way, as the Merc with a Mouth made his long-winded spiel about his movies making more money than the person who invented pants.

The blue mutant ultimately wasted no time trying to discreetly close the doors in the hopes that Deadpool wouldn't discover their appearance. And it seems like he did it successfully, as Deadpool was none the wiser about them being right beside him. Since he's in the center frame, there's a good chance you saw Beast. Nevertheless, it was a surprise — and welcome — cameo, even if Deadpool himself didn't know about it.

Evan Peters As "Quicksilver"

In addition to Beast and Professor X, Deadpool also missed his opportunity to meet Quicksilver. The scene-stealer was in the room with several other X-Men during the aforementioned cameo-filled sequence, and ironically he wasn't quick to close the door when Deadpool was threatening to find more X-Men in the residence. Nevertheless, while the cameo went by in a flash, Evan Peters was there. And gone.

Tye Sheridan As "Cyclops"

Tye Sheridan's Cyclops hasn't been seen much in the X-Men universe. Beyond his appearance in X-Men: Apocalypse, his character has otherwise been played by James Marsden in the first three movies. But we'll get a better chance at seeing Sheridan's take on the character when he appears in this summer's long-delayed Dark Phoenix. And in the meantime, he got a chance to play the role (in very brief fashion) during this cameo with his fellow X-Men in hiding.

Alexandra Shipp As "Storm"

Similar to Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp has played her variation of Storm for only a brief window of time. But we'll see her take on a bigger role in this summer's X-Men: Dark Phoenix. And she made a cameo in Deadpool 2, smirking in the corner as Deadpool was trying to find his fellow X-Men.

Kodi-Smit McPhee As "Nightcrawler"

Much like his other two X-Men: Apocalypse co-stars, Kodi-Smit McPhee is still fairly newly acquainted to the X-Men universe. But he was among the X-Men seen (in hiding) during this memorable sequence in Deadpool 2.

Alan Tudyk as "Luke, i.e. Redneck #1"

Also in this scene, if a little more recognizable than his co-star Matt Damon, is Alan Tudyk. The actor is given less of a disguise (basically just a bandana) and he doesn't have as many lines as his scene partner. But he does get a name: Luke, though the shortly-seen character is also referred to as "Redneck #1." Considering that their on-screen conversation is filled with extensive potty humor, those numerals are probably intentional.

Luke, i.e. "Redneck #1," doesn't get as much to do in this cameo as his famous co-star. And considering that Alan Tudyk isn't as much of a household name as Matt Damon, that might not be surprising. Nevertheless, the cameo is certainly a fun one, and definitely an unexpected one, for fans of the veteran character actor and prominent voice actor.

Ryan Reynolds as "Juggernaut"

This one might not technically qualify as a cameo, since Juggeranut plays a prominent role in the third act. But there's a good chance that people do not know that in addition to his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool, Reynolds also provided his voice to the role of Juggernaut. Making his first official appearance around 82 minutes into the film, Juggeranut becomes the final foe for which Deadpool must defeat. And it's hard for him to do so, not only due to his massive size and figure, but because Deadpool is constantly geeking out at the sight of such a titan in the comics.

While Juggernaut is typically a man of few words, he does speak from time to time throughout Deadpool 2, and when he does speak, his voice is lent by Ryan Reynolds in the surprise turn. Juggernaut was previously introductied into the X-Men movies in X-Men: The Last Stand. Much like Deadpool himself, he was given a second chance with Deadpool 2. So it's perhaps only fitting that Reynolds provided his voice to the oversized part as well.

Whew. There are all the big name cameos we caught in Deadpool 2. However, if you caught any other discreetly hidden cameos, feel free to let us know what is missing from our ranking in the comment section. And we'll be sure to keep you posted on all the latest movie news — X-Men related and otherwise — right here at CinemaBlend.