Last year ‘Chucky’ arrived on American television, the new series from the universe of this evil doll that began with the 1988 film. Its first season was a complete success, reaching nearly 10 million viewers on the USA Network and SYFY. . Both channels, where the series airs, They announced shortly after that it was being renewed for a second season..
That first season (which in Spain wouldn’t have reached SYFY until earlier this year), it showed us Zackary Arthur as Jake Wheeler, a guy who crosses the street with the terrifying doll that Brad Dourif voices. We also have Jennifer Tilly, also in the role of Tiffany Valentine, and Devon Sawa in the role of twins Logan and Lucas Wheeler (the uncles of the protagonist). However, one of the curiosities that presented this new conception of the character was that its protagonist was gay and that Chucky was an ally of the LGTBQ community. There is even talk of Chucky having gender-fluid children, something that could be explored in the second season since, according to Pride, Non-binary gender performer Lachlan Watson (“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) will play Glen / Glenda, the gender non-conforming son of Chucky and Tiffany.
The rumor began with an Instagram post from Tilly showing the cast of the series having lunch together. In the image, Watson can be seen with a very familiar hairstyle, reminiscent of that of the son of the famous doll. Glen / Glenda had her first appearance in “The seed of Chucky”, the fifth installment of the franchise released in 2004. Like his parents, Glen is a toy with homicidal tendencies, although in his case it’s a bit more complicated as his twin sister Glenda lives inside him, which makes him change his identity.
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New season, same intentions
As we mentioned, the first season was already centered on a homosexual relationship between Wheeler and Devon Evans (Bjorgvin Arnason). For Don Mancini, creator of the franchise, it was very important that the second season continue in this way to reflect his personal experiences and to be able to support the LGTBIQ + community.. Reprising this character provided him with a perfect opportunity to add a fluid gendered character played by a non-binary actor.
Season 2 of “Chucky” is coming to SYFY this fall.
Source: E Cartelera
