SYFY's Chucky show sees the titular killer doll (and friends) return to terrorize a new generation — here's a guide to the Child's Play sequel's cast of new and returning characters. Created by Don Mancini, the supernatural slasher franchise burst onto screens with Child's Play in 1988. The movie centers on a serial killer named Charles Lee Ray (a.k.a Chucky) who possessed a doll using voodoo after being cornered and shot by police. He subsequently terrorizes Andy Barclay and those associated with him across Child's Play and two sequels.
Following Child's Play 3, the saga enjoyed a brief hiatus before pivoting hard left with Bride of Chucky. Adding more comedic elements and a self-aware tone, the fourth installment reinvigorated the franchise and heightened its cult following. Things went even further with the ultra-meta (and critically divisive) Seed of Chucky in 2004. Chucky and his franchise then took another extended break. Regardless, the movies remained very much in the public consciousness — eventually spawning more traditional horrors Curse of Chucky in 2013 and Cult of Chucky in 2017, as well as a crowd-pleasing Chucky cameo in Ready Player One.
Chucky follows on from Cult of Chucky's cliffhanger endings, which saw Chucky able to possess multiple bodies at once and outwit his foes. Positioning himself at a yard sale, the brutal action is transported to Charles Lee Ray's hometown of Hackensack, New Jersey. There, Chucky ingratiates himself in the lives of new "friends to the end" and sends his decades-spanning body count to new heights. Equally, the new show delves deeper into Chucky's serial killer origins than ever before. In the process, as well as introducing a whole town of new characters to the Child's Play world, Chucky is confirmed to feature several established allies and enemies from past installments. Here's a breakdown of all the new and returning characters that'll appear in Chucky and fuel the next Child's Play chapter.
Chucky's Main Characters
Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray (a.k.a. Chucky): The supernaturally possessed and psychotic doll that arrives to terrorize Hackensack, New Jersey. As well as voicing Chucky and playing his human counterpart since 1988, Brad Dourif is known for embodying Billy Babbit in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Grima Wormtongue in The Lord of the Rings.
Zackary Arthur as Jake Wheeler: A wannabe artist and loner struggling with various issues that comes into possession of Chucky. Zackary Arthur previously played Zack Novac in Transparent and had a recurring role opposite Jim Carrey in the Showtime series Kidding.
Björgvin Arnarson as Devon Evans: The son of a detective, Devon is a local true-crime podcaster and Jake's crush. A relative newcomer, Björgvin Arnarson's previous credits include the 2021 horror mystery The Seventh Day and a voice role in Pen15's animated special.
Alyvia Alyn Lind as Lexy Cross: In the universe of Chucky, Jake's popular classmate and principal tormentor. Alyvia Alyn Lind is best known for the Emmy-nominated role of Faith Newman in The Young and the Restless and Angelica Green in Netflix's Daybreak.
Teo Briones as Junior Wheeler: Jake's conflicted cousin who struggles with parental and peer pressure. Teo Briones' previous turns include a brief recurring role in Pretty Little Liars and playing tragic lobotomy patient, Peter, in Netflix's popular Ratched series.
Devon Sawa as Lucas and Logan Wheeler: Twin brothers, Lucas is Jake's abusive father and Logan is his more successful uncle. Devon Sawa is best known for the Final Destination franchise, The CW's Nikita, and famously playing the titular Stan in Eminem's music video.
Lexa Doig as Bree Wheeler: Logan's secretive wife, Junior's mother, and Jake's aunt. Lexa Doig previously played the titular artificial intelligence in Andromeda and, in more recent years, the popular comic book role of Talia al Ghul within the ongoing Arrowverse.
Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany Valentine: A fellow serial killer and Chucky's partner in crime. As well as her longtime role within the Child's Play franchise, Jennifer Tilly is known for her Oscar-worthy work in Bullets over Broadway, playing Violet in The Wachowskis' cult feature debut Bound, and such voiceover roles as Bonnie Swanson in Family Guy.
Fiona Dourif as Nica Pierce (a.k.a Chucky 2): A repeated victim of Chucky's crimes, Nica remains possessed by him following Cult of Chucky. As well as following in her father's Child's Play footsteps, Fiona Dourif is known for playing fan-favorite Bart Curlish in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and the recurring Jennifer Reddington in The Blacklist.
Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay: Chucky's original surviving victim turned archnemesis. Alex Vincent has only acted intermittently since 1990, appearing in lesser-known horror movies like Dead Country before making his franchise return in 2013's Curse of Chucky.
Christine Elise McCarthy as Kyle: Andy's foster sister and fellow Chucky hunter following the events of Child's Play 2. Prior to reprising the role in Cult of Chucky's ending and now Chucky, Christine Elise McCarthy also played both Emily Valentine and a comedically twisted version of herself in Beverly Hills, 90210 and its meta follow-up BH90210, respectively.
Chucky's Supporting Characters
Rachelle Casseus as Detective Evans: Devon's mother and investigator of Chucky's crimes. Casseus played another detective in Shadowhunters and appeared on Channel Zero.
Barbara Alyn Woods as Michelle Cross: Lexy's mother and Mayor of Hackensack. Barbara Alyn Woods is best known for playing Deborah "Deb" Scott on One Tree Hill.
Carina Battrick as Caroline Cross: Lexy's sister who develops her own fascination with Chucky. The young actress previously appeared in Viggo Mortensen's Falling movie.
Annie Briggs as Miss Fairchild: Jake's sympathetic teacher. Briggs previously starred in the David Bowie biopic Stardust and episodes of Murdock Mysteries.
Avery Esteves as Oliver Hayden: Another of Jake's school tormentors. The actor's previous credits include Bobby in The Kid Detective and Young Michael in The Oak Room.
Jana Peck as Principal McVey: The head of Jake's school. The actress is known for the recurring role of Victoria in FX on Hulu's miniseries A Teacher.
Marisa McIntyre as Elizabeth Ray: Chucky's mother glimpsed in flashbacks. Marisa McIntyre previously appeared in Mrs. America and lent her voice to PAW Patrol.
David Kohlsmith as Young Charles Lee Ray: A six-year-old version of the notorious killer equally seen in flashbacks as the show explores more of Charles Lee Ray a.k.a Chucky's origin story. The relative newcomer played a younger Billy Batson in Shazam!