Zachary Hing | The Asphyx
Zachary Hing reflects on playing The Asphyx in Hellraiser (2022), from landing the role through a self-taped audition to bringing the character to life with his background in movement and contortion. He describes the Asphyx as a restrained, attack-dog-like follower within the Cenobites and highlights the physical challenges of the role as a major highlight of filming. Hing shares his appreciation for the franchise, fan interactions, and fellow Cenobites, while expressing enthusiasm about potentially returning in a sequel – especially to explore the character’s transformation and deeper story..— How did you get the role of the ‘Asphyx’ and what was the audition process like? I got a self-tape request sent…
Adam Faison | Colin
Keith Thompson | Hellraiser (2022) Concept Art Exclusive
Keith Thompson | Lead Concept Artist – Hellraiser (2022)
We spoke with Keith Thompson, the Lead Concept Artist on Hellraiser (2022), about reimagining the Cenobites and diving deeper into their conceptions, working with David Bruckner, honouring Clive Barker’s vision, creating the film’s striking aesthetic and more: Thanks so much for the interest in the art, it was such an exciting opportunity to contribute to the mythos! Can you tell us how you came on board Hellraiser (2022)? What was the path that led you into the project? I’ve been lucky to work with director David Bruckner on a quite a few films prior (one of my favourites being The Ritual). The production knew they needed to approach the design…
Jason Liles | The Chatterer (2022)
Hellraiser’s (2022) Chatterer actor, Jason Liles – talks secret auditions, filming in Serbia, intense on-set moments, and honouring classic Clive Barker lore. He sees Chatterer as Pinhead’s right-hand muscle, believes he isn’t ‘dead’ – just “enhanced” – and would gladly return for a sequel or spinoff.— How did you get the role of the ‘Chatterer and what was the audition process like? It came through as an audition from my manager. It was called “The Box” and the role was “Clacker.” Obviously, those were fake names. They asked me to record my audition and submit it a by a certain time a few days later. I set up an appointment…
Jason Liles | Chatterer (2022)
Gorica Regodić | The Mother
How did you get the role of the ‘Mother’ and what was the audition process like? I got it in an audition, we had the assignment to make an audition tape according to the instructions we got for another Cenobite, if I remember correctly – the Asphyx. Afterwards we worked in person (how Cenobites walk, breathe, talk) with the director David Bruckner, and I got elected for the Mother, which was a new Cenobite I knew nothing about. What are your favourite on-set memories and on-screen moments for Hellraiser (2022)? Well…this was my first time wearing such a mask, so the first day I came Maria (one of the organizers)…
Jamie Clayton / Hell Priest | Halloween
Screenwriters | Hellraiser (2022)
Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski are the screenwriting duo behind some of modern horror’s most haunting stories. From the chilling Super Dark Times to the eerie The Night House, their work blends emotional depth with visceral terror. In 2022, they teamed up with director David Bruckner to reimagine Clive Barker’s Hellraiser for Hulu - bringing fresh blood and bold ideas to the iconic franchise. Read on for their mammoth 56-question interview for Hellraiser (2022).
Yinka Olorunnife | The Weeper
Part One covers her audition process (which happened during the pandemic via self-tape and Zoom), how she originally went for the Hell Priest/Pinhead role before landing Weeper, her memories of working with Jamie Clayton, and the emotional disappointment of a major transformation scene (Weeper going to all fours) that was ultimately cut due to scheduling.
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