Hollywood Reporter reports that Oscar-nominee Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air, The Departed) will play Norma Bates in A&E's upcoming Psycho prequel series "Bates Motel." From the story:
From Lost's Carlton Cuse and Friday Night Lights' Kerry Ehrin, the series is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho and is described as a contemporary exploration of Norman Bates' formative years. It will explore his relationship with his mother, Norma, and offer a look at the backstory that helped forge the infamous serial killer. It's been dubbed a cross between Twin Peaks and Smallville.
I have no idea how this will translate to a television format, but add it to the long list of horror-themed projects in the works for TV. I'm loving it. With the massive success of True Blood and The Walking Dead, I guess networks took the hint. I am surprised Miss Farmiga is going to television. But I guess outside of her well received directorial debut Higher Ground, her post-nomination career has largely consisted of roles like in Source Code and Safe House where she just provides exposition and supports the main character.
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