Here is the complete cast of The Black Phone. The latest horror film from director Scott Derrickson and Blumhouse Productions, The Black Phone, tells the story of a horrifying killer, known as "The Grabber," and his latest in a long line of victims. Evoking a similar vibe to stories and shows such as Stephen King's IT and Stranger Things, The Black Phone combines childhood nostalgia with bloody horror for a truly spine-tingling tale. The Black Phone cast is full of recognizable faces, some old and some new.
Based on the short story of the same title from author Joe Hill, The Black Phone is set in a small, suburban Colorado town in 1978. The serial killer known as "The Grabber" has already claimed the lives of five victims, and when 13-year-old Finney Shaw awakes in a soundproof basement after being abducted, he quickly realizes he has become victim number six. Shaw's only chance of escape comes in the form of the titular black rotary phone on the wall; through it, the voices of The Grabber's previous victims work to help young Finney escape the terrible fate that befell them all.
The cast of the adaptation of Joe Hill's short story The Black Phone ranges from established veterans to film to young newcomers. The cast is heavily led by its young talent, as it is the young victims of The Grabber that work in tandem to coach Finney through their own previous escape attempts. On top of its riveting young talent, The Black Phone cast features familiar faces from films such as It Chapter Two, Saving Private Ryan, and The Northman.
Ethan Hawke As The Grabber
Ethan Hawke plays The Grabber in The Black Phone cast, a serial killer and amateur magician that is preying on a Colorado suburb. After abducting his victims through the lure of black balloons and a harmless demeanor, The Grabber isolates them in his basement, mocking them into attempted escapes before slaying them. The Grabber is disguised by a horrifying, clown-like mask that shifts to match his emotions. Hawke is a well-established veteran of the acting world, taking on roles such as King Aurvandil War-Raven in The Northman and Arthur Harrow in Moon Knight.
Mason Thames As Finney Shaw
Finney Shaw is your average 13-year-old in the cast of The Black Phone. Though he may be a tad on the shy side, Finney is a clever boy — something that will serve him well in the trials he's about to face. When Finney finds himself as the potential sixth victim of The Grabber, he must rely on the coaching of his predecessors in order to find the strength to stand up to his captor. Finney Shaw is portrayed by Mason Thames, who is making his feature-film debut with The Black Phone. Thames has previously appeared on television series such as the CW's Walker and Apple TV+'s NASA show, For All Mankind.
The Black Phone Supporting Cast & Characters
- Madeleine McGraw As Gwen Shaw - Finney Shaw's sister, who uses psychic abilities inherited from her mother to try and find her brother. McGraw has previously appeared in American Sniper and Secrets of Sulpher Springs.
- Jeremey Davies As Terrence Shaw - Finney and Gwen's abusive, alcoholic father. Davies is known for his roles in Saving Private Ryan and Twister.
- E. Roger Mitchell As Detective Wright - A detective on the case to find The Grabber. Mitchell has previously appeared in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Equalizer.
- James Ransone As Max - The Grabber's brother. Ransone is known for his roles in IT Chapter Two and Sinister.
- Banks Repeta As Griffin Stagg - A previous Grabber victim. Repeta previously appeared in The Devil All the Time.
- Tristan Pravong - A previous Grabber victim. Pravong is making his feature-film premiere.
- Miguel Cazarez Mora As Robin Arellano - A previous Grabber victim. Cazarez Mora is making his film premiere.
- Brady Hepner As Vance - A previous Grabber victim. Hepner has previously appeared in Chicago Fire.
How Would They Cast A Black Phone Sequel?
While a The Black Phone sequel isn't in the works yet, the film grossed $159 million, so it's hard to believe that Universal Pictures won't be listening to the fan demand for a follow-up that is already swelling online. The Black Phone was written, both movie and book, with the intention of being a standalone story as. The Grabber dies in the end, after all. However, that doesn't mean there couldn't be a miraculous return for Ethan Hawke's Grabber. Other popular horror movies have gone the unexplained resurrection route, and The Grabber from The Black Phone could return for another installment. A death fakeout or retcon would probably be necessary for the success of a direct sequel, as Ethan Hawke's performance was a main highlight of the film. However, if the series were to go a different route, à la the Scream 2022 reboot, then casting for the next The Grabber would have to be handled very carefully. Casting matters a lot when it comes to legacy sequels, and if another The Black Phone movie were to happen, recasting The Grabber right after Hawke's incredible performance would be the biggest hurdle to overcome.