Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things From the Week of July 229 of 11
TV Premiere of the Week
If there's something strange in your neighbourhood, chances are you're in "Castle Rock." The Hulu drama, based in the Stephen King Universe, finally debuted this week and featured more than a few nods for fans of the author. As well as the fictional town of Castle Rock, which has provided the setting for several of King's stories since 1979's "The Dead Zone," Shawshank State Prison makes an appearance. The prison was, of course, the setting for The Shawshank Redemption. Then there is the character of Alan Pangborn, played by Scott Glenn, known as the protagonist of King books "Needful Things" and "The Dark Half." As for the casting, Sissy Spacek is best known for her unforgettable role in Carrie. And is it mere coincidence that a mysterious prisoner is played by Bill Skarsgård, who played a terrifying Pennywise in last year's It? We'll be looking out for more King references in the coming weeks.
Watch our interview with the "Castle Rock" cast | See our Bill Skarsgård gallery
If there's something strange in your neighbourhood, chances are you're in "Castle Rock." The Hulu drama, based in the Stephen King Universe, finally debuted this week and featured more than a few nods for fans of the author. As well as the fictional town of Castle Rock, which has provided the setting for several of King's stories since 1979's "The Dead Zone," Shawshank State Prison makes an appearance. The prison was, of course, the setting for The Shawshank Redemption. Then there is the character of Alan Pangborn, played by Scott Glenn, known as the protagonist of King books "Needful Things" and "The Dark Half." As for the casting, Sissy Spacek is best known for her unforgettable role in Carrie. And is it mere coincidence that a mysterious prisoner is played by Bill Skarsgård, who played a terrifying Pennywise in last year's It? We'll be looking out for more King references in the coming weeks.
Watch our interview with the "Castle Rock" cast | See our Bill Skarsgård gallery