Chucky is an American horror television series created by Don Mancini and based on the Child's Play film franchise. It serves as a sequel to Cult of Chucky, the seventh film in the franchise, and stars Brad Dourif reprising his role as the voice of the titular character, alongside Zackary Arthur, Björgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Teo Briones and Devon Sawa. The cast also includes Fiona Dourif, Alex Vincent, Christine Elise, Jennifer Tilly, and Billy Boyd reprising their roles from previous films.
Developed for Syfy and USA Network, the series follows Chucky as he commits a series of mysterious murders in a quiet city in the United States. Series creator Mancini and producer David Kirschner both serve as executive producers for the series, alongside Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund and Jeff Renfroe. The series premiered simultaneously on Syfy and the USA Network on October 12, 2021. It has received generally positive reviews from critics. In November 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on October 5, 2022. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on October 4, 2023, and will air in two parts, with the second half coming in 2024.
Cast and characters[]
- Zackary Arthur - Jake Wheeler
- Björgvin Arnarson - Devon Evans
- Alyvia Alyn Lind - Lexy Cross
- Teo Briones - Junior Wheeler
- Brad Dourif - Chucky / Charles Lee Ray
- Devon Sawa - Lucas Wheeler, Logan Wheeler, Father Bryce, Chucky / Charles Lee Ray, James Collins
- Lexa Doig - Bree Wheeler
- Barbara Alyn Woods - Mayor Michelle Cross
- Michael Therriault - Nathan Cross, Spence
- Rachelle Casseus - Kim Evans
- Carina London Battrick - Caroline Cross
- David Kohlsmith - young Charles Lee Ray (7 years old)
- Fiona Dourif - Nica Pierce, Chucky / Charles Lee Ray
- Jennifer Tilly - Tiffany Valentine, herself
- Christine Elise - Kyle
- Alex Vincent - Andy Barclay
- Tyler Barish - young Charles Lee Ray (14 years old)
- Blaise Crocker - young Tiffany Valentine
- Rosemary Dunsmore - Dr. Amanda Mixter, Chucky / Charles Lee Ray
- Annie M. Briggs - Ms. Fairchild
- Lara Jean Chorostecki - Sister Ruth, Charlotte Collins
- Bella Higginbotham - Nadine
- Andrea Carter - Sister Catherine
- Lachlan Watson - Glen Tilly, Glenda Tilly
- Jackson Kelly - Grant Collins
- Callum Vinson - Henry Collins
- Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves - Melanie Spiegel
- Gil Bellows - Warren Pryce
International broadcast[]
| Country | Network | Local title |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Syfy, USA Network, Peacock | Chucky |
| Asia | Rock Entertainment | |
| Latin America | Star+ | |
| Australia | 9Now | |
| Belgium | Star Channel | |
| Canada | Showcase, Z | |
| France | Salto | |
| Germany | Syfy | |
| Ireland | Sky Sci-Fi | |
| Italy | Mediaset Infinity, Italia 1 | |
| Netherlands | Star Channel | |
| New Zealand | Neon | |
| Portugal | Syfy | |
| Spain | Syfy | |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sci-Fi | |
| Russia | Viasat Premiere, ViP Play, Kinopoisk HD, Viasat Serial | Чаки |