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‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ – Spotlight on Carla Gugino, Mark Hamill, Kate Siegel, and Others
Netflix’s forthcoming series, “The Fall of the House of Usher,” crafted by Mike Flanagan and based on the haunting tales of Edgar Allan Poe, has generated substantial anticipation. Entertainment Weekly has unveiled a collection of fresh images from the series, offering a glimpse into the show’s eerie and atmospheric world.
Excitement continues to mount as the official trailer is scheduled to drop today, September 12. While we await this preview, a selection of captivating images has been released, giving viewers a sneak peek into the enigmatic narrative. To explore even more visuals, be sure to visit EW’s coverage.
The showcased images prominently feature a host of talented actors familiar to fans of Mike Flanagan’s previous projects. Detailed character insights for these actors can also be found on EW’s platform.
“The Fall of the House of Usher,” a limited series produced by Intrepid Pictures, draws inspiration from multiple works by Edgar Allan Poe. Netflix has officially announced that this chilling series will premiere on October 12, 2023.
The story unfolds in this wicked 8-episode limited series as we delve into the world of ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher. Together, they have transformed Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into a formidable empire of wealth, privilege, and influence. However, the Usher dynasty’s dark secrets resurface when its heirs begin to meet their demise at the hands of a mysterious woman from their past.
The ensemble cast boasts notable talents such as Carla Gugino, renowned for her roles in “Geraldâs Game” and “The Haunting of Hill House,” along with Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, and the iconic Mark Hamill. Bruce Greenwood, familiar from “Geraldâs Game,” takes on the role of Roderick Usher.
Carla Gugino, in an interview with Tudum.com during production, described the series as “batshit crazy in the best possible way,” highlighting its dark humor and soul-stirring elements.
The stellar ensemble also includes Michael Trucco, TâNia Miller, Paola Nuñez, Henry Thomas, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Crystal Balint, Aya Furukawa, Daniel Jun, Matt Biedel, Ruth Codd, Annabeth Gish, Igby Rigney, and Robert Longstreet.
“The Fall of the House of Usher” marks Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy’s fifth collaboration with Netflix under their Intrepid Pictures deal. Their previous works include the beloved “The Haunting of” series (“The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor”), the critically acclaimed “Midnight Mass,” and the recent adaptation of Christopher Pike’s “The Midnight Club.”
Notably, Mike Flanagan and Michael Fimognari have each directed four episodes of “Usher,” promising an immersive and chilling viewing experience for fans of Poe’s timeless tales.