The UB Interview: ‘Chucky’ Creator Don Mancini Talks Season 3

The third season of “Chucky” premiered on October 4th with episodes airing Wednesdays on USA/SYFY at 9-10pm ET/PT.

The “Chucky” midseason finale, aired last week.

In Chucky‘s unending thirst for power, season 3 now sees Chucky ensconced with the most powerful family in the world — America’s First Family, inside the infamous walls of the White House.

How did Chucky wind up there? What in God‘s name does he want?

And how can Jake, Devon, and Lexy possibly get to Chucky inside the world’s most secure building, all while balancing the pressures of romantic relationships and growing up? Meanwhile, Tiffany faced a looming crisis of her own as the police closed in on her for “Jennifer Tilly’s” murderous rampage last season.

Don Mancini is the creator and an executive producer.

Don created one of the most terrifying and iconic horror villains of all time with Chucky, the red-haired, freckle-faced doll possessed by the soul of a serial killer. Chucky slashed his way into the pop culture zeitgeist in 1988 with the premiere of “Child’s Play” and the franchise now includes six sequels.

Don Mancini is not only a standout figure in queer horror, he’s also one of the only franchise creators of any genre to continue overseeing his creation for over 30-plus years.

Additionally, he served as a writer and producer on “Hannibal” and “Channel Zero” as well as co-writer on “Tales From the Crypt.”

Aries from UB spoke to visionary Don Mancini about this season of “Chucky.” Don tells UB how the idea came for Chucky to get in the White House and his joy of working with the young cast.

Plus he shares how it came, that the hilarious Kenan Thompson appeared in this season and why his murder had to be one of the best deaths ever!

Don Mancini gets candid on the origin of Chucky and why he feels the franchise is still successful and more!

Check Out The New UB Interview with Don Mancini!