How Chucky Season 3 Landed SNL Star for a Jaw-Dropping Kill You Won't Believe!

Warning: The article contains major spoilers for Chucky season 3.

Summary

Don Mancini, the creator of Chucky, attributes the impressive umbrella kill in season 3, episode 3 titled "Jennifer's Body" to writer Amanda Blanchard, considering it to be one of the finest kills in the entire franchise.

During an after-party for SNL, Kenan Thompson, renowned SNL star, expressed his adoration for the horror franchise, leading Mancini to approach him about joining Chucky for season 3.

Mancini is delighted to collaborate with Thompson and Sarah Sherman, another SNL star, as they customize their characters to reflect their unique personalities, creating a playful environment for the team.

Chucky creator, Don Mancini, reveals how the show incorporated a veteran from Saturday Night Live to deliver one of the franchise's most gruesome kills. The notorious evil doll finds himself in and around the White House in the latest installment of this horror-comedy series. The show airs on the USA Network and Syfy, and additionally streams on Peacock. Each episode thus far has featured at least one brutal death, yet the recent episode with Kenan Thompson, an SNL star, stands out amidst the chaos as he meets his demise with an umbrella lodged in his throat.

Franchise creator Mancini revealed in comments to TVLine that Thompson joined Chucky season 3 and discussed the origin of the brutal death scene. Mancini acknowledges Amanda Blanchard, a fellow writer in the writers' room, for coming up with the ingenious umbrella idea. He also notes that Thompson, who portrayed an unconventional cab driver, is a fan of the long-running horror franchise. According to Mancini, this kill is considered one of the franchise's finest.

“I have been a dedicated fan of his and SNL for a long time. Since the very first episode, I have never missed a single show. Interestingly, he happens to be a huge admirer of Chucky. During our visit to SNL, he kindly extended an invitation for me to attend. I gladly accepted, as I was also eager to meet Sarah Sherman, who had portrayed Chucky in a hilarious skit alongside Jake Gyllenhaal two seasons ago. While socializing with them at one of the legendary SNL after parties, I casually asked, ‘Would you both be interested in appearing on the show?’ Without any hesitation, they both enthusiastically replied, ‘Absolutely! Count us in.’ I am overjoyed that everything fell into place as it was truly an honor to collaborate with them. It was tremendous fun to craft and adapt their characters to showcase their unique personalities.”

Thompson's Cameo Solidified Why Season 3 Is The Best Chucky Season Yet

In the third episode of Chucky season 3, its purpose becomes clear as the narrative takes a trip into the past. The episode reveals that the eponymous doll is slowly fading away, having been forsaken by dark magic. Delving into the supernatural, Chucky pays a visit to a hospital where some delightful Easter eggs are hidden, only to be informed that there might be a potential escape from his dire situation. However, achieving this would require "an evil of a magnitude even you can't comprehend."

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After being informed of this and unsuccessful in his attempt to visit the Amityville house, Chucky chooses to make his way to the White House, considering it to be the most sinister location. This adds a sense of immediacy to the upcoming second half of the season, scheduled to premiere in 2024, and emphasizes the potential of main characters like Jake, Devon, and Lexy facing a genuine threat of death. Furthermore, there is even a suggestion that the original character from the franchise, Andy Barclay, could possibly be in jeopardy as well.

The return of Chucky for season 4 remains uncertain, but if the show concludes either after this season or the next, it has established the opportunity to end its television adaptation on a thrilling and satisfying note. This is due to the graphic deaths featured in each episode and an alluring hint of closure for a franchise that has endured for decades.