David Fincher’s ‘Mindhunter’ Casts Same Charles Manson Actor as Quentin Tarantino

zsynqx · Aug 30, 2018

http://collider.com/mindhunter-charles-manson-damon-herriman

Two days ago, TheWrap broke the news that Quentin Tarantino had cast Australian actor Damon Herriman as Charles Manson in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but sources say he wasn't the first auteur to have that idea, as Collider has exclusively learned that David Fincher already cast Herriman as Manson in the upcoming second season of Netflix's Mindhunter.

A representative for Netflix declined to comment.

Sources say that while Herriman will appear as a 1969-era Manson in the Tarantino film, his appearance in Mindhunter will be in the '80s, when Manson was already behind bars. That lines up with previous reports that the second season will feature the Atlanta Child Murders, which took place between 1979 and 1981. Other serial killers expected to appear include the Son of Sam and, of course, the BTK Killer, who popped up throughout the first season, though he was never mentioned by name.

Sources say that while Herriman's casting in the Tarantino film was announced first, he was actually cast in Mindhunter much earlier, and in fact, already shot his scenes in July. Either way, the fact that he booked projects from Fincher and Tarantino back-to-back should speak highly of his take on Manson. I mean, when masters of casting like Fincher and Tarantino vouch for you, who else do you need to impress in this town?

Kewlmyc · Aug 30, 2018

Charles Manson cinematic universe

J_Viper · Aug 30, 2018

Manson Cinematic Universe incoming?

excelsiorlef · Aug 30, 2018

MCU baybe

Gundam · Aug 30, 2018

the real MCU

jett · Aug 30, 2018

lol it's dewey

I'm sure he'll be great.

shnurgleton · Aug 30, 2018

Kewlmyc said:
Charles Manson cinematic universe

I... I would honestly be super into this

Strafer · Aug 30, 2018

Poor guy, playing a not so great guy twice.

kurahador · Aug 30, 2018

Hope he's not into method acting.

More_Badass · Aug 30, 2018

Mindhunter was terrifyingly accurate in how well it portrayed Kemper so this actor must be amazing in his portrayal of Manson

Fevaweva · Aug 30, 2018

Great minds think alike.

Sgt. Demblant · Aug 30, 2018

Now he needs to face Michael Keaton in the third chapter of the Nicolette trilogy.

ZackieChan · Aug 30, 2018

Strafer said:
Poor guy, playing a not so great guy twice.

All the roles he's famous for are not great guys

CesareNorrez · Aug 30, 2018

This just reminds me I really want to see season 2 of Manhunter.

Bengraven · Aug 30, 2018

Laughed at the first post for the first time in forever.

Nappuccino · Aug 30, 2018

He's great. And I'm more convinced he's right for the part now.

MikeHattsu · Aug 30, 2018

Strafer said:
Poor guy, playing a not so great guy twice.

Guess it's a hard choice, either play the same guy twice and have a chance of getting typecast in the future or turn down Fincher or Tarantino :P

Ramala · Aug 30, 2018

CesareNorrez said:
This just reminds me I really want to see season 2 of Manhunter.

We need to know: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CAT?!

TheIlliterati · Aug 30, 2018

jett said:
lol it's dewey

I'm sure he'll be great.

Talk about burying the lede. Dewey Crowe. Love that guy!

Solo · Aug 30, 2018

That's actually awesome. Grear actor and it will be cool to see him tackle the same role at different time periods.

ShadowSwordmaster · Aug 30, 2018

They hinted at Manson in season 1, so this will be interesting to see.

kyle mechlachlan · Aug 30, 2018

Has this ever happened where an actor played the same role in two completely separate independent productions?

MagicHobo · Aug 30, 2018

More_Badass said:
Mindhunter was terrifyingly accurate in how well it portrayed Kemper so this actor must be amazing in his portrayal of Manson

He played a stupid white supremecist in the show Justified that was somehow the most lovable character. I think he'll be perfect for that evil but enticing energy.

Sho_Nuff82 · Aug 30, 2018

Fistfulofmetal said:
Has this ever happened where an actor played the same role in two completely separate independent productions?

Happens all the time with voice acting.

Laserdisk · Aug 30, 2018

ZeroX · Aug 30, 2018

Justified rules dude

NealMcCauley · Aug 30, 2018

Fistfulofmetal said:
Has this ever happened where an actor played the same role in two completely separate independent productions?

Michael Keaton in Out of Sight and Jackie Brown.

Laserdisk · Aug 30, 2018

Fistfulofmetal said:
Has this ever happened where an actor played the same role in two completely separate independent productions?

Jackie Brown and Out of Sight

Einchy · Aug 30, 2018

He must have a mean ass Charles Manson.

Tino C · Aug 30, 2018

Look forward to Sony and Amy Pascal take the cheap road and cast him in an actual Manson biopic.

chalkitdown · Aug 30, 2018

Fistfulofmetal said:
Has this ever happened where an actor played the same role in two completely separate independent productions?

The GOAT.

wenis · Aug 30, 2018

This is great. Herriman is a great actor and everyone should go and watch Quarry.

AMAGON · Aug 30, 2018

chalkitdown said:
The GOAT.

No one can topple the L&O Universe

Sibersk Esto · Aug 30, 2018

Strafer said:
Poor guy, playing a not so great guy twice.

It's probably a blast tbh

More_Badass said:
Mindhunter was terrifyingly accurate in how well it portrayed Kemper so this actor must be amazing in his portrayal of Manson

Cameron Britton's performance was a real standout, even if the real life Kemper wasn't quite that creepy.

LewieP · Aug 30, 2018

Huh. His colleague from Justified, Jeremy Davies, also played Manson (extremely well) in the HBO TV movie Helter Skelter.

Rhaknar · Aug 30, 2018

Kewlmyc said:
Charles Manson cinematic universe

J_Viper said:
Manson Cinematic Universe incoming?

excelsiorlef said:
MCU baybe

Gundam said:
the real MCU

Moff · Aug 30, 2018

I forgot how good Mindhunter was, I want next season now.

Buckle · Aug 30, 2018

Moff said:
I forgot how good Mindhunter was, I want next season now.

I really hope they bring back Holden's serial killer buddy.

That guy's performance was amazing.

Kewlmyc · Aug 30, 2018

Mindhunter was the first show where the violence caused me to drop it. Really didn't need to see a photo of a woman with a broom handle shoved all the way in her ass.

Rowlf · Aug 30, 2018

Shouldn't the title of the article be that Tarantino casts the same actor as Fincher to play Manson?

Sibersk Esto · Aug 30, 2018

Rowlf said:
Shouldn't the title of the article be that Tarantino casts the same actor as Fincher to play Manson?

The news of Tarantino casting him did break first

Rhaknar · Aug 30, 2018

Buckle said:
I really hope they bring back Holden's serial killer buddy.

That guy's performance was amazing.

"that" scene (you know the one) filled me with dread, it was one of the most tense scenes I have ever seen in any movie or show or what have you.

Chuck Noblet · Aug 30, 2018

Man, I read that thread title too fast right after waking up. I thought it said Fincher casted the dude playing Manson in
Tarantino's movie as Tarantino in mindhunter. Like as fuck you to Tarantino.

Lol.

I Am Captain America · Aug 30, 2018

That's insane

Deleted member 37107 · Aug 30, 2018

My question is if he can even sing. Charlie was a failed singer.

Moppeh · Aug 30, 2018

That's really neat! It should be really interesting to see how his performances differ in the different productions.

stillwrapped · Aug 30, 2018

This guy must really look like Charles Manson

AtmaPhoenix · Aug 30, 2018

MagicHobo said:
He played a stupid white supremecist in the show Justified that was somehow the most lovable character. I think he'll be perfect for that evil but enticing energy.

I was super shocked to discover Herriman was Australian. His southern accent is so on point in Justified I completely believed he was a southern American.

He's gonna be great as Manson I'm sure.

Einchy · Aug 30, 2018

yeahokaywhatever said:
My question is if he can even sing. Charlie was a failed singer.

The crazy thing is that he was actually really good:

J2d · Aug 30, 2018

Kewlmyc said:
Mindhunter was the first show where the violence caused me to drop it. Really didn't need to see a photo of a woman with a broom handle shoved all the way in her ass.

... I can't even remember that, I must be desensitized as hell :/

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