If you haven’t heard about it, Teacup is the new horror series about to take over your screens – trust me, you won’t want to miss it.
Inspired by Robert McCammon’s 1988 novel “The Stinger,” “Teacup” takes viewers into the eerie depths of rural Georgia, where a mismatched group of locals must band together to survive a chilling… Survive a mysterious threat.
With its strange, suspenseful atmosphere and mind-bending twists, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Teacup begins airing on Peacock on Thursday, October 10, with two episodes per week for a total of eight episodes, each filled with mystery, horror and excitement.
TV Fanatic’s Carissa Pavlica sat down with some of the cast and showrunner and executive producer Ian McCulloch to get the inside scoop on why Teacup is a must-see Halloween show. Check it out!
all cards on the table
Scott Speedman (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Yvonne Strahovski (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) star as James and Maggie Chenoweth, a married couple with two children Arlo and Meryl, their marriage is in jeopardy.
The cast shares what drew them to Teacup and offers insights into their characters and the tense family dynamics at the heart of the story.
They discuss how viewers are thrust right into the family drama, with all the cards on the table from the start, and a tumultuous marriage revealed before the horror even begins.
on the edge of your seat
Emily Beale and Caleb Dolden star as siblings Meryl and Arlo Chenoweth.
Caleb reflects on his relationship with Arlo and the excitement of working on a horror series at such a young age.
Emily emphasized the foundation and authenticity of the story, noting that while none of the characters are perfect, they must come together to survive dire circumstances.
Both actors promise the story will keep viewers on the edge of their seats, with 9-year-old Arlo at the center of the horror and Meryl facing the ever-present dangers of adolescence.
mind-bending twists and turns
Rob Morgan stars as the gas-masked mysterious stranger McNab (you saw the trailer, right?), while Chaske Spencer stars as the Chenoweths’ neighbor Reuben ·Ruben Chanley.
The cast shares what attracted them to the show, hints at the mind-bending twists viewers can expect, discusses Teacup’s central themes, and reveals how they might react if faced with the same bizarre situation.
Every scene is suspense
Showrunner and executive producer Ian McCulloch (“Chicago Fire”) shares how “Teacup” evolved from Robert McCammon’s book “The Stinger” into a unique series and why he thinks it delivers Something truly different.
McCulloch describes the show as a mystery box filled with mystery, horror, drama and even love stories, promising that every scene is a suspense designed to keep viewers guessing.
He also expressed the hope that “Teacup” will leave a deep impression on fans of suspense stories.
Over to you, TV fanatics! Does Teacup sound like your cup of tea? Hit the comments and share your thoughts. Be sure to check back every week as we delve into each new teacup drop!
