Zach Gilford has confirmed he will not appear in director Mike Flanagan‘s new takes on Stephen King’s world — a disappointment for viewers hoping the actor would pop up in cameos as Flanagan expands his horror slate this year. Gilford framed the news as a simple scheduling and career rhythm issue, while praising his past collaborations and applauding Flanagan’s latest cast choices.
Gilford clarifies his absence
Speaking with TVLine, Gilford made clear he won’t be part of either of Flanagan’s upcoming films, including the director’s adaptation of Carrie and the new entry in the Exorcist lineage. He noted he’s worked closely with Flanagan across multiple projects and hopes their creative paths will cross again.
His recent credits include a run on the revived Criminal Minds: Evolution, which concluded in July, and several high-profile Netflix collaborations with Flanagan. Gilford suggested the lack of a current role reflects the natural ebb of casting and commitments rather than any falling-out.
Support for Flanagan’s new cast
Gilford was effusive when asked about the actors chosen for Flanagan’s Carrie — in particular, his former co-star Sam Sloyan, who has been cast as Margaret White. He called Sloyan one of the finest performers he’s worked with and expressed excitement for Matthew Lillard, who will play the school principal.
He also spoke warmly of Flanagan himself, describing the director as an engaging and loyal collaborator from whom he learned a great deal during their three consecutive projects together.
- Midnight Mass — Gilford appeared in Flanagan’s Netflix series and has often cited it as a proud credit.
- The Midnight Club — another Flanagan production that included Gilford in the ensemble of collaborators.
- The Fall of the House of Usher — the third project in that recent string of collaborations.
A lighter moment from set
Beyond the casting update, Gilford shared a small behind-the-scenes anecdote from the Midnight Mass shoot: he and co-star Kate Siegel still tease each other about whether he nodded off during one of her takes. The exchange underlines the close rapport that has developed among Flanagan’s regular ensemble.
What matters for audiences now is that Flanagan’s two new films are moving forward with a cast that includes familiar and respected names — even if recurring collaborators like Gilford won’t be visible this time. For fans of the director’s style, the projects are worth watching for their creative continuity and the new directions the cast will bring to established horror material.
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