The legendary Tim Curry – whose credits include The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, Home Alone 2, Congo, and the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s It – made a brief appearance in the 2024 film Stream… and now, Variety has learned that he will have an expanded role in the upcoming sequel, Stream 2: Sudden Death!
Terrifier cast member Michael Leavy directed Stream from a screenplay he wrote with Jason Leavy, Steven Della Salla, and Robert Privitera. Here’s the synopsis: When Roy and Elaine Keenan realize their family is drifting apart, they decide that something needs to be done. Roy forces his work to take a back seat and they seize the opportunity to recreate a vacation from their past. A peaceful stay in a quaint hotel is just what they need, however that is not what is in store for them. With four deranged murderers patrolling the seemingly mundane halls, the odds are definitely not in the Keenan family’s favor. Roy must fight for his life and those of his family as their simple weekend getaway truly turns into a vacation to die for.
The cast included Tony Todd (the original Candyman himself), Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), Danielle Harris (Halloween 4), Bill Moseley (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Dee Wallace (The Howling), Mark Holton (Leprechaun), Daniel Roebuck (Final Destination), Dave Sheridan (The Devil’s Rejects), Terry Alexander (Day of the Dead), David Howard Thornton (Terrifier), Tim Reid (Stephen King’s It), Charles Edwin Powell (Exorcist III), Bob Adrian (The Conjuring 2), Sydney Malakeh (Cheer Camp Killer), Wesley Holloway (Terrifier 2), Jadon Cal (Megaboa), Linden Porco (Leprechaun Returns), Damian Maffei (The Strangers: Prey at Night) and, as mentioned, Tim Curry.
As we learned five months ago, the screenplay for Stream 2: Sudden Death has been written by Brian Quinn of the hidden camera comedy show Impractical Jokers and the podcast Tell ‘Em Steve-Dave, along with Impractical Jokers producer Joe Imburgio.
Stream 2 is being produced by Fuzz on the Lens Productions, with Michael Leavy returning to the helm. He provided the following statement: “Tim Curry is someone who has inspired generations of horror fans and filmmakers alike. From the beginning, we envisioned his character as part of a much larger story within the Stream universe. The first film only scratched the surface, and we’re excited to bring him back in a bigger role that audiences will really respond to.“
Producer Jason Leavy added, “Having the opportunity to work with Tim Curry was already surreal, but knowing where this story was headed made it even more special. His appearance in the original film was designed to plant the seeds for something bigger, and Stream 2: Sudden Death finally allows us to start pulling back the curtain on a much larger scale.“
Curry is joined in the cast by fellow returning cast members David Howard Thornton and Damian Maffei, as well as original Art the Clown actor Mike Giannelli, who is coming out of retirement for the film. Giannelli played Art the Clown in the anthology film All Hallows’ Eve.
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