Not many people could dispute that 2018’s The Haunting of Hill House is one of Netflix’s scariest shows to date – and so horror fans will be waiting with bated breath for Midnight Mass, the next original series from its creator Mike Flanagan.
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And the upcoming show has now officially announced its cast list – which makes for exciting reading for fans of Flanagan’s previous work.
Kate Siegel, who starred in Hill House and is married to Flanagan, leads the cast alongside Legion star Hamish Linklater and Zach Gilford, who is best known for his role as Matt Saracen on US drama Friday nights.
And Siegel isn’t the only Hill House alumni to be included in the cast - with her former co-stars Annabeth Gish, Henry Thomas, and Robert Longstreet also set for a reunion with Flanagan.
Mike Flanagan
Flanagan is set to direct all seven episodes of the show – which reportedly takes place in an isolated community that is turned upside down following the arrival of a new priest.
No date has yet been announced for the show, but it is likely that it won’t hit Netflix until after Flanagan’s follow up to Hill House, The Haunting Of Bly Manor, which is expected to be available to stream later in 2020.
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In addition to his successful TV writing, Flanagan has gained a reputation for expertly adapting the works of legendary horror writer Stephen King for the big screen, with Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep both attracting praise from critics.
Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.
