The hit point-and-click survival horror game centered on horrifying monstrosities, Five Nights at Freddy's, is coming to life on the big screen this October 27th, and apart from the possessed animatronics coming back to haunt a new night shift security guard, here's a complete character guide on the list of cast and cameos we can expect in the film!
Five Nights at Freddy's Character Guide
Josh Hutcherson as Mike Schmidt
Josh Hutcherson is playing the main protagonist, the newest night shift security guard aka Mike Schmidt, who gets hired at the Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria place.
Hutcherson is most popularly known for playing Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games franchise but is also known for his role in the Disney film, Bridge to Terabithia, and as Sean in Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Matthew Lillard as Steve Raglan/William Afton
Playing opposite Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard depicts the main antagonist of the story, Steve Raglan/William Afton, aka the co-founder of Freddy Fazbear Pizza.
Though his character is not often seen in video games, his portrayal in the horror film will pay homage to his past iconic roles such as Stu Macher in the original Scream film.
His other roles also include Shaggy in the live-action Scooby-Doo and Brian Speer in The Descendants. Lillard eventually reprised his Shaggy in the Scooby-Doo animated adventures.
Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa Monroe
While Vanessa Monroe didn't appear in the first Five Nights at Freddy's video game, she played a much bigger character in the following sequels.
As for what she might be doing in the FNAF film, Elizabeth Lail's Vanessa could likely spawn more sequels for the cinematic franchise.
As for the series Lail is most known for playing the live-action Frozen's Princess Anna on Once Upon a Time as well as Guinevere Beck in Netflix's drama thriller series, You.
Piper Rubio as Abby Schmidt
Although Abby Schmidt is not one of the original characters in the video game, her presence as Mike's younger sister will likely play bigger stakes for working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.
Five Nights at Freddy's movie is Piper Rubio's first major movie role. Previously, she had one-episode appearances in Unstable, Pretzel and the Puppies, and Holly & Ivy.
Kevin Foster as Freddy Fazbear
Freddy Fazbear is the main villain who hunted down the main character during his late-night shifts. Kevin Foster has been cast to voice the titular animatronic in the movie.
Foster previously played multiple extra characters in big movies such as 2008's Iron Man, Jurassic World, Drag Me To Hell, and even on the acclaimed series, American Horror Story.
Mary Stuart Masterson as Unnamed Villain
Though Mary Stuart Masterson has been told will play a villainous role, her character remains undisclosed. IMDb initially listed her down as Jane Afton, but it was quickly changed, likely confirming that whatever she has been cast as will definitely have relations to William Afton.
Other Supporting Five Nights at Freddy's Characters
The other voice actors cast as the animatronics featured in the Five Nights at Freddy's movie include Jess Weiss as Chica the humanoid chicken and Jade Kindar-Martin as Bonnie the humanoid bunny.
Another animatronic puppet included is Carl, the pink cupcake prop, who will be played by Joseph Poliquin.
As for the other supporting characters, Kat Conner Sterling is the animatronic puppet Max, Lucas Grant is Garrett who was created specifically for the movie adaptation, and Jessica Blackmore plays Mike's mother.
Ryan Reinike has the minor role of being Freddy's Security Guard for taking care of the puppets, Bailey Winston is Kim - another original character for the film, Wyatt Parker plays Young Mike Schmidt, Christian Stokes is Hank, and lastly, Theodus Crane is Jeremiah.
Is Markiplier Making an Appearance in the Five Nights at Freddy's Movie?
The 'King of Five Nights at Freddy's' aka Markiplier is unfortunately NOT going to push through his undisclosed role in the live adaptation.
Markiplier recently revealed his stance on his lost role in the iconic animatronic game's adaptation on his own YouTube channel and here's what he had to say:
"It was supposed to happen. There was a time it was supposed to occur, and unfortunately, the Five Nights at Freddy's movie and my movie, Iron Lung, we're being filmed at the exact same time. It was nothing more than it just so happening to be a conflict of schedule."
"There's no animosity between me and the crew, and Scott, or anything like that. It just didn't work out. That doesn't mean I don't support it. It doesn't mean I'm not cheering for it."
It remains to be seen for now if Five Nights at Freddy's movie will indeed at least feature an appearance or cameo from Markiplier, but we'll just have to see once the game-to-movie adaptation comes to the big screens on October 27th.
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