Following the success of Smile 2, Raúl Castillo has been cast in a significant supporting role in 20th Century Studios’ remake of the 1992 psychological thriller, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. This casting decision highlights the talented Actors In The Hand That Rocks The Cradle for this highly anticipated remake, which already stars Maika Monroe and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Castillo will portray Michael Bartel, the architect husband of Winstead’s character. In the original film, this role was played by Annabella Sciorra. The narrative centers around Claire Bartel, happily married and expecting her second child, who becomes the target of a sinister plot orchestrated by their nanny. Originally brought to life by Rebecca De Mornay, the nanny role will now be taken on by Maika Monroe. The original The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, directed by Curtis Hanson, depicted Peyton’s calculated infiltration into the Bartel family’s lives after experiencing devastating personal and professional setbacks. Peyton slowly earns their trust while subtly manipulating them from within, with the ultimate aim of destroying Claire and usurping her place in the family.
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Michelle Garza Cervera is set to direct this modern reimagining, working from a script penned by Micah Bloomberg. Ted Field of Radar Pictures will produce alongside Michael Schaefer and Mike Larocca for Department M. Michael Napoliello and Maria Frisk are overseeing the project for Radar. Interestingly, Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa, who later formed the successful writing partnership behind Jurassic Park and Planet of the Apes, were individually responsible for writing and executive producing the original The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.
Will Ferrell and Nicholas Stoller
Castillo’s recent career choices indicate a leaning towards genre projects. He is currently featured alongside Naomi Scott in Paramount’s Smile 2, a film that has already surpassed $131 million in global box office earnings. Looking ahead, Castillo has a diverse slate of indie thrillers on the horizon, including Cold Wallet, Push, and Barron’s Cove. Furthermore, he is set to appear in the highly anticipated HBO limited series Task, created by Brad Ingelsby of Mare of Easttown fame. Recognized for his talent with Gotham and Independent Spirit Award nominations, Castillo is represented by CAA, JWS Entertainment, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, demonstrating his strong industry connections and the caliber of actors in the hand that rocks the cradle remake that 20th Century Studios is assembling. This remake promises to bring a fresh perspective to the classic thriller, with a cast of accomplished actors in the hand that rocks the cradle poised to deliver compelling performances.
