Castle Rock 

Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.

Creators:

Sam Shaw, Dustin Thomason

Stars:

Bill Skarsgård, André Holland, Lizzy Caplan

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 17 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Bill Skarsgård	...	The Kid 12 episodes, 2018-2019
André Holland	...	Henry Deaver 10 episodes, 2018
Lizzy Caplan	...	Annie Wilkes 10 episodes, 2019
Melanie Lynskey	...	Molly Strand 10 episodes, 2018
Paul Sparks	...	John 'Ace' Merrill 10 episodes, 2019
Barkhad Abdi	...	Abdi Howlwadaag 10 episodes, 2019
Jane Levy	...	Jackie Torrance 10 episodes, 2018
Yusra Warsama	...	Dr. Nadia Howlwadaag 10 episodes, 2019
Sissy Spacek	...	Ruth Deaver 10 episodes, 2018
Elsie Fisher	...	Joy Wilkes 10 episodes, 2019
Matthew Alan	...	Chris Merrill 10 episodes, 2019
Tim Robbins	...	Reginald 'Pop' Merrill 10 episodes, 2019
Caleel Harris	...	Young Henry Deaver 9 episodes, 2018
Scott Glenn	...	Alan Pangborn 8 episodes, 2018
Adam Rothenberg	...	Reverend Matthew Deaver 8 episodes, 2018
Aaron Staton	...	Pastor / ... 7 episodes, 2018-2019
Tenea Intriago	...	Vera 7 episodes, 2019
Noel Fisher	...	Dennis Zalewski 6 episodes, 2018
Alison Wright	...	Valerie Blount 6 episodes, 2019
Faysal Ahmed	...	Hassan 6 episodes, 2019
Abby Corrigan	...	Chance 6 episodes, 2019
Georgia Lyman	...	Heather / ... 6 episodes, 2018-2019
Ann Cusack	...	Warden Porter 5 episodes, 2018
Skylan Brooks	...	Timothy 5 episodes, 2019
Isayas Theodros	...	Jamal 5 episodes, 2019
Chris Mulkey	...	Clay 5 episodes, 2019
Jeffrey Pierce	...	Young Alan Pangborn 5 episodes, 2018
Joy Lang	...	Councilwoman Pinto 5 episodes, 2019
Owen Burke	...	Lance 5 episodes, 2019
Harbi Osman	...	Naji / ... 5 episodes, 2019

Storyline

A psychological-horror series set in the Stephen King multiverse, Castle Rock combines the mythological scale and intimate character storytelling of King's best-loved works, weaving an epic saga of darkness and light, played out on a few square miles of Maine woodland. The fictional Maine town of Castle Rock has figured prominently in King's literary career: Cujo, The Dark Half and Needful Things, as well as novella The Body and numerous short stories such as Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption are either set there or contain references to Castle Rock. Castle Rock is an original suspense/thriller - a first-of-its-kind reimagining that explores the themes and worlds uniting the entire King canon, while brushing up against some of his most iconic and beloved stories.

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Plot Keywords:

blood | supernatural power | violence | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

In August, production began in Devens and in Orange, where the downtown area of the town had been refitted to appear as the town of Castle Rock, and where production was expected to continue through January 2018. That month, crews also shot scenes at Vernon Hill School in Worcester, Massachusetts and at an old Victorian house in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Filming returned to Orange during the week of August 21 for production of the series' second episode. In late September 2017, filming took place in Tewksbury, Massachusetts at The Public Health Museum on the campus of the Tewksbury State Hospital. In October 2017, filming took place at the Central Cemetery in Orange where a funeral scene was shot. The downtown area was refitted with a more modern look in November for another phase of production. From September 4, 2017 until the end of the month, production took place at the former West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, West Virginia which appeared as the fictional Shawshank State Prison. On November 21, 2017, filming took place in Worcester in the lobby of the Mercantile Building which had been refitted into a boardroom. On December 18, 2017, production for the season finale began. and by January all filming in Orange was completed and the production proceeded to donate $3,500 dollars to the town. The Fire Department has received $2,500 for helping facilitate production, and the Trustees of Soldiers' Memorial will receive another $1,000.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Elizabeth Banks/J.J. Abrams/Kate Tempest (2017)

User Reviews

I Couldn't Even Blink

They often say it takes a team to make anything succesfull and it is evident here. The actors are top notch, best of the best. The directing is A+. The camera work and cinematography are excellent. The story line and plot are at once a slow burn, yet sufficiently creepy and intellegent to keep you glued. One reviewer suggested they feel asleep it was so boring. He must have had a hard day at work, or narcolepsy because I dont think I even blinked.

Details

Official Sites:

Hulu

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 July 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Castle Rock

Filming Locations:

Orange, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bad Robot, Old Curiosity Shop, Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.00 : 1