Nonbinary actor Lachlan Watson first cast a spell on the world with their portrayal of trans teen Theo Putnam in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Now they’re poised to slash their way into audiences’ hearts again in the dual roles of Glen and Glenda — the twin children of the titular killer doll and his murderous paramour, Tiffany — in the second season of super-queer TV series Chucky.
It’s a role, or rather roles, that the lifelong horror fan was thrilled to take on.Watson’s fascination with the horror genre began as a child when they watched old black-and-white monster movies with their mother.
Growing up queer and trans, Watson connected with the genre. “Horror makes you root for the societal outcasts. And that story is inherently queer.