Misery has come to “Castle Rock” (review), with Hulu currently streaming the first three episodes as part of their ongoing Huluween event. In the new season, psychopath Annie Wilkes (played by Lizzy Caplan), a nurse from hell, gets waylaid in Castle Rock.
This featurette goes behind-the-scenes of the new season, which tells the origin story of “Misery’s” Annie Wilkes and talks about creating an authentic Stephen King experience.
Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption) also returns to the world of Stephen King in Season 2, alongside Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade), Yusra Warsama, Barkhad Abdi, Matthew Alan, John Hoogenakker and Paul Sparks. Robin Weigert will be playing Crysilda Wilkes, Annie’s mother. Sarah Gadon (Alias Grace, True Detective), Alison Wright (The Americans) and Greg Grunberg (Heroes, Alias) have also been set as guest stars.
“Castle Rock” was also previewed in a 13-minute virtual ride that gives fans the driver’s seat view as a car winds through the woods en route to Jerusalem’s Lot, ultimately leading to an exclusive sneak peek at season two. Along the way, you’ll see and hear easter eggs from the Stephen King and Bad Robot universes, in addition to a few hints at what’s to come this season.