New images from the final season of bates motel, one where we will see normans transformation into his psycho character, reveal rihannas role. In september 2016, isabelle mcnally joined the cast of the. Bates motel season 5 casts rihanna as marion crane. How bates motel season 5 episode 6 changed the iconic shower. Tonights fantastic episode of bates motel builds perfectly on the climax of season four, capturing the deepening emotional rupture that allows norman bates freddie highmore to live with. Bates motel cast season 5 the fifth and final season of bates motel picks up two years after the finale episode from season 4. Rihanna has been cast as marion crane in season five. The show introduced its version of marion crane, played by rihanna, in episode 5 of the final season. Bates motel season 5 episode 5 synopsis norman attempts to piece together mothers movements. The exciting news was announced first over the weekend at comiccon 2016 by the series showrunners kerry ehrin and carlton cuse on friday. Emmynominated actress vera farmiga returns for double duty as executive producer while also reprising her role as mother who is very much alive and well but only in the twisted, complicated mind of norman bates played by freddie highmore.
Rihanna as marion crane in bates motel season 5 trailer. Rihanna to play marion crane in bates motel season 5. Season 5 bates motel is a modernday prequel to the genredefining film psycho that gives viewers an intimate portrayal of norman bates. Do not read until youve watched episode 6 of season 5 of bates motel, titled marion.
From the very beginning, fans of wondered how, or if, bates motel would attempt to recreate the shower scene. Without further ado, though, lets go ahead and hand down a little more information in terms of what could be coming next on bates motel moving into the episode. Weve gotten some small hints on what to expect from season 5 of bates motel. This post contains spoilers for bates motel season 5, episode 6, marion. Bates motel season 5 images reveal rihannas marion crane. How bates motel season 5 episode 6 changed the iconic. Bates motel tv series 202017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The series itself is described as a contemporary prequel to the 1960 film psycho, following the life of norman bates and his mother norma prior to the events portrayed in the hitchcock film. Rihanna arrives and bates motel, at long last, begins its version of psycho. Bates motel rihanna marion crane debut hollywood reporter. That is, until the end of the piece, where a spoiler warning will be provided.
In a change to previous seasons, which all aired from march to may, this season premiered on february 20, 2017 and consisted of 10 episodes. The buzz surrounding this weeks bates motel was squarely focused on rihannas much anticipated introduction as illfated psycho icon marion crane, but it was a s. Bates motel season 5 sets rihanna in iconic psycho role. Norman bates mother comes back to haunt him this is the first time rihanna has appeared on a narrative tv series. Pop star rihanna will be bringing her acting talents to the small screen when she takes on a key role in the final season of bates motel. The fifth and final season of bates motel premiered on february 20, 2017, and concluded on april 24, 2017. But bates motel knows that in an episode called marion, we want to see somebody get stabbed to death in a shower, dammit, and its only too.
Rihanna arrives and bates motel, at long last, begins its. Grammy award winner and series super fan rihanna checks. The season consisted of 10 episodes and aired on mondays at 10 p. When news broke last summer that rihanna would be checking into. That said, with the fifth season of bates motel being its last, it makes sense that those involved would want to give viewers of the show as many psycho references as possible before signing off for the final time. The following month, it was announced that rihanna had been cast in the iconic role of marion crane. Marion crane rihanna and norman bates freddie highmore in the office of the bates motel. The character was originally played by janet leigh, famously meeting her demise in the films iconic shower scene. Bates motel, which was always plotted to be a five. Bates motel has finally found its marion crane for season 5 pop star rihanna. The best of rihanna as marion crane bates motel youtube. Vera farmiga in bates motel 20 rihanna in bates motel 20 freddie. The relationship between 17yearold norman bates freddie highmore and his mother norma vera farmiga is. Broome memorial primary school and combermere high school, where she studied alongside future england cricketer chris jordan and future west indies cricketer.
A half hour special driven by fan questions and interviews with the bates motel cast, producers, superfans and critics celebrating the end of the bates phenomenon. On april 26, 2016, carlton cuse tweeted a photo of the writers on their first day back in the writers room for season 5 and freddie highmore was seated among them. When news broke last summer that rihanna would be checking into bates motels final season as marion crane, it. Grammy award winner and series super fan rihanna checks in to play the role of marion crane, putting a newly reimagined spin on the iconic. Bates motel season 5 premieres monday, february 20 at 10. Rihannas marion crane eventually just leaves the hotel, which is one of the biggest twists of the entire series. The buzz surrounding this weeks bates motel was squarely focused on rihanna s much anticipated introduction as illfated psycho icon marion crane, but it was a s.
Find out the shows psycho plans for its final season. Rihanna born robyn rihanna fenty is an barbadian singer and actress who portrayed marion crane in the final season of bates motel. Marion crane and her suitcase full of cash dont mean that season 5 of bates motel will suddenly become a. New images from the final season of bates motel, one where we will see normans transformation into his psycho character, reveal rihannas. Its not the beefiest of roles, but she did a decent job with the material given on bates motel season 5 episode 5. Aside from her multipleepisode appearance on the series, rihanna will also be seen next in this years scifi film.
Norma remains dead and is now officially mother, entirely in. When news broke last summer that rihanna would be checking into bates motel s final season as marion crane, it was. About a week ago we shared an interview with vera farmiga and freddie highmore where farmiga mentioned how big a. Marion steals money to be with her boyfriend sam loomis but isnt aware hes married. Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. How rihannas bates motel appearance turned psycho on its. Another trailer for bates motel season 5 has been released, and were getting our first look at rihannas marion crane. Rihanna officially checks into bates motel in episode five of season five. All things come to a head for norman in this final season of bates motel. How rihannas bates motel appearance turned psycho on its head. Get exclusive videos, pictures, bios and check out more of your favorite moments from seasons past.
Two years after the events of season 4, bates motel returns in season 5 to a still murderous norman freddie highmore running the motel alone, convinced norma vera farmiga faked her own death. Since the middle of last season, bates motel has been hurtling toward the direct action of the alfred hitchcock film that inspired it. Rihanna plays marion crane in bates motel season 5 promo. Season 5 of bates motel was announced on june 15, 2015. Dylan and emma confront an ugly truth while sams girlfriend marion makes a spurofthemoment decision with. This week, we arrive at a key point in that journey. Grammy award winner and series super fan rihanna checks in to play the role of marion crane, putting a newly reimagined spin on the iconic character.
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