Based on the iconic film franchise, the new iteration will follow teenager Jake Weber (Zachary Arthur) who is struggling with his sexuality in a small suburban town.
After finding the creepy doll at a yard sale, horrific murders begin to occur, changing the town and its residents forever. This new show will mark the first time that an LGBTQ+ teen character has taken lead in the series.
Series creator Don Mancini, recently opened up about changing the age of the protagonist during an appearance at Comic-Con At Home. “One of the things that fans always loved about the original movies is that the protagonist was a kid – it’s called Childs Play,” he said. “It’s something we hadn’t done that much of since Childs Play 3 but I wanted to switch it