About the Salem’s Lot (reboot) movie.
Released in 1975, Salem’s Lot was King’s second published novel, and concerned a small New England town overrun by bloodsuckers. The book served as the inspiration for a 1979 miniseries directed by Tobe Hooper, and still another miniseries that was released in 2004.
The cast list includes:
- Lewis Pullman as Ben Mears
- Makenzie Leigh as Susan Norton
- Bill Camp as Matthew Burke
- Spencer Treat Clark as Mike Ryerson
- Alfre Woodard as Dr. Cody
Salem’s Lot (reboot) movie watch – news, leaks, insider info, and more.
An actor has been selected to play the role of Father Donald Callahan. October 1, 2021
According to Deadline, the much-anticipated role of Father Donald Callahan has gone to recent Tony nominee John Benjamin Hickey. Hickey’s previous credits include feature projects like Michael Bay’s Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen and Clint Eastwood’s Flags Of Our Fathers.
Key role cast in Salem’s Lot. September 24, 2021
The Hollywood Reporter reported Pilou Asbæk, best known for playing the vile Euron Greyjoy in Game of Thrones, has nabbed a pivotal role in Salem’s Lot. Asbæk will take on the role of Richard Straker, the vampire’s familiar who prepares for the arrival of his master and does plenty of dirty work.
New Line Cinema sets release date of September 9, 2022 for Salem’s Lot reboot. September 9, 2021
Deadline reports that New Line Cinema’s adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror tale Salem’s Lot has set a September 9, 2022 release date.
William Sadler confirms he has joined the cast of Salem’s Lot. September 9, 2021
William Sadler (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Mist) has joined the cast of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot film project. Sadler has worked with director Frank Darabont on other Stephen King adaptations. No details yet on which character Sadler will play (our guesses are Kurt Barlow, Richard Straker, or Father Callahan).
Salem’s Lot cast coming together quickly. September 3, 2021
In just the past week, Salem’s Lot has brought aboard actors to play a number of key roles – including protagonist Ben Mears. Now the latest casting news tells us that Alfre Woodard has come aboard the new Stephen King adaptation and will be playing the the gender-swapped role of Dr. Cody. In the book, Cody is a rational and practical individual, but he winds up being unable to ignore all the evidence presented to him.
Gary Dauberman to direct Salem’s Lot reboot. April 10, 2020
Gary Dauberman will direct Stephen King’s iconic vampire tale Salem’s Lot. The filmmaker, who directed Annabelle Comes Home, and co-wrote It and It Chapter Two, will direct the Salem’s Lot reboot for producer James Wan.
