Watch out for all the current and little boys who have a soft spot for dolls… or slasher movies: the trailer for the new Child’s Play series has arrived, and it’s gay totes.
Chucky, the new SyFy / USA series that continues the popular horror franchise of the 80s and 90s, will center on Jake Weber (Zachary Arthur), a 14-year-old gay boy who struggles to come out of the closet in his rural town. Passionate artist and passionate about dolls, Jake discovers a mysterious vintage Chucky doll at a garage sale. Of course, the doll in question turns out to be cursed with the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray (Brad Dourif, reprising his role), which brings death and destruction to Jake’s life. But is it still a bad thing?
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In addition to Dourif, Child’s Play series veterans Jennifer Tilly, Alex Vincent and Christine Elis will also appear on the show.
Series creator Don Mancini has also assured fans that the show will not back down from Jake’s homosexuality. “There are a lot of good scenes between Zach Arthur as Jake and his friend and crushing Devon Evans [played by Bjorgvin Arnarson]He said during a special virtual presentation of Comic-Con 2021.
The original Child’s Play debuted on theatrical screens in 1988 and spawned six sequels as well as a reboot in 2019. The franchise has attracted a devout cult who praised the series for its horror and camp elements. .
Chucky rips TV screens in October. Take a look at the trailer and try not to wish you had a serial killer doll to defend yourself from homophobic bullies.