Dead by Daylight: The Ultimate Horror Cast for Blumhouse Film

Dead by Daylight's entrance into the film industry through Blumhouse's movie adaptation opens up new opportunities for the asymmetrical horror game. Fans of the game can anticipate the inclusion of its original characters, such as Claudette, Legion, Feng, and Nurse, in the movie. However, the potential for licensed characters to be featured in the film expands the audience beyond the game's fanbase and also opens up the possibility of well-known actors reprising their roles. While Behaviour and Blumhouse have the flexibility to cast actors who resemble the original characters, licensed characters would likely require the same actors who played them in their respective media. Dead by Daylight already has a few actors, such as Stranger Things' Steve Harrington, Nancy Wheeler, and Jonathan Byers, who could potentially reprise their roles in the movie adaptation.

Stranger Things has become one of the most popular properties on Netflix, and its crossover into Dead by Daylight provided a plethora of content to fans. Sadly, this crossover has been discontinued for some time, leaving those who missed out unable to access the exclusive characters and skins. This has resulted in a situation where legacy players can show off their unique items, while new players are left confused. Given that Dead by Daylight already includes likenesses of key actors from the show, players are eagerly awaiting the return of Stranger Things content, especially with the final season of the show on the horizon.

Joe Keery's portrayal of Steve Harrington has made him one of the most adored characters in the entire Stranger Things series. Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton's portrayal of the conflicted lovers Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers has also captured the hearts of many fans. While Steve and Nancy were included as their own survivor characters, Jonathan was initially added as a cosmetic skin. Given the immense popularity of the show, it would be a missed opportunity not to feature these talented actors as their beloved characters.

In addition to these fan-favorites, Evil Dead's Ash Williams also makes an appearance.

While the Evil Dead franchise was once closely tied to Bruce Campbell's Ash Williams, recent entries like Evil Dead and Evil Dead Rise have shown that the character isn't necessarily essential to the series. Although Campbell has made memorable cameos in other Sam Raimi films, his portrayal of Ash is what he's best known for, having been the face of the franchise for so long. With his likeness and voice already part of Dead by Daylight's licensed content, featuring Campbell's Ash in Blumhouse's upcoming movie would provide yet another opportunity for the actor to embody the iconic character.

Nicolas Cage's unexpected arrival in Dead by Daylight was a pleasant surprise for fans. His inclusion in the game is fitting, given his larger-than-life persona and unique appeal. Cage has a massive following, thanks to his enigmatic personality and unusual role choices, which have catapulted him to an unusual place in Hollywood.

However, it's worth noting that Cage isn't brought to Dead by Daylight as a typical character-actor, such as Campbell's Ash. Instead, Cage is his distinct persona, and since he has already played himself recently in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, it's no surprise to see him do the same in Dead by Daylight's movie.

Dead by Daylight is available for Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.