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Chalamet's 'Bates Motel' Near Miss: Wrong Psycho Research
27 Jan
Summary
- Chalamet was considered for the lead in 'Bates Motel'.
- He researched the wrong character for his audition.
- The role eventually went to Freddy Highmore.
Before achieving global fame with roles in "Call Me by Your Name" and "Dune," Timothée Chalamet was a promising young actor considered for a pivotal television role. In 2013, A&E was developing "Bates Motel," a prequel series exploring the early life of Norman Bates, the iconic character from Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho." Chalamet was approached for the titular role of Norman Bates, a part that would eventually be played by Freddy Highmore.
Despite Chalamet's evident acting talent, his potential casting in "Bates Motel" was reportedly derailed by an audition mishap. Sources suggest Chalamet researched the wrong cinematic psycho, which impacted his performance and suitability for the role. The series, which also starred Vera Farmiga as Norman's mother, Norma, ran for five successful seasons, becoming a notable entry in the horror television genre.
