A special episode in the second season of the Table Read podcast saw a reunion of the Fright Night cast for a live reading of the script.
Manifest Media’s Table Read, an award-winning podcast, debuted its special episode featuring the 1985 horror classic Fright Night cast. It also featured special guests Mark Hamill and Rosario Dawson. This marks the first time the original cast has been reunited.
Fright Night, written and directed by Tom Holland, was released in 1985. It follows the story of teenager Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale), who discovers his neighbor Jerry Dandrige is a vampire. He seeks assistance from a TV show host turned vampire hunter to stop Jerry’s reign of terror.
Who was in the Fright Night Reunion?
Here’s who read for what role on the episode.
- Chris Sarandon as Jerry Dandrige
- William Ragsdale as Charley Brewster
- Amanda Bearse as Amy Peterson
- Stephen Geoffreys as Evil Ed Thompson
- Rosario Dawson as Miss Nina & others
- Art Evens as Detective Lennox
- Dorothy Fielding
- Jonathan Stark
- Mark Hamill as Peter Vincent
Mark Hamill assumed the role of vampire hunter Peter Vincent in place of the late Roddy McDowell. “I’m really looking forward to the episode release, not only because of my love of Fright Night, but for the chance to play Peter Vincent & honor the legacy of the great Roddy MacDowall,” said Hamill of the experience. ”I shared a dressing room with Roddy while doing a TV movie called Earth Angel & I’ll never forget his wit, charm & kindness, not to mention his memories of the Golden Age of Hollywood. I will treasure my experience with him forever & am humbled to join the wonderful original cast for this unique event.”
The live reading was directed by legendary genre director Tom Holland. Additionally, it was produced by Manifest Media’s Shaan Sharma, Mark Knell, and Jack Levy.
Fright Night director describes reunion as ‘incredible experience’
Director Tom Holland expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Bringing the original Fright Night cast back together with some very special guests for a reading of the film’s script on the Table Read Podcast has been an incredible experience. For the first time, we’ve reunited the original cast of this iconic masterpiece, bringing friends and creators together to celebrate both the past and the future. This is more than just a reunion—it’s a celebration of a beloved work enhanced by esteemed community members who elevate the experience even further. Manifest Media’s team has captivated audiences for the past year, consistently ranking in the top 10. I’m confident that this new project will not only delight our loyal listeners but also attract a whole new audience eager to experience the magic of Fright Night.”
Table Read is a hit podcast that brings unproduced and notable scripts to life. It does so through high-quality scoring and performances from established actors, comedians, musicians, and influencers.
