The Chucky TV series has demonstrated a unique approach to casting. The titular doll’s homicidal instincts results in a lot of characters dying each season, but the series has made a habit of having actors return to the show in different roles. It’s a fun idea that is a positive for both the people behind the scenes and fans, as performers who are killed off don’t have to permanently say goodbye – and it makes me wonder: could Brad Dourif ever play a new on-camera part in addition to his voice-over duties?
Brad Dourif has been a stalwart part of the Chucky franchise since his debut in the slasher-heavy 1980s, but acting-wise, his contributions to the canon have been voice-over only since Child’s Play 2. Last month, I asked producer Alex Hedlund if it was possible that we could ever see Dourif in front of the camera on the TV series, and he didn’t totally shut the door to the idea. Said Hedlund,
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