Darren Mann and Michelle Randolph star in1923, but their first collaboration together was a 2017 Syfy horror movie that’s worth checking out. Hailing from East Vancouver, Canada, Mann played Lucas “Luke” Chalfant in Netflix’sChilling Adventures of Sabrinaand the young Baz Blackwell inAnimal Kingdom. California-born Randolph played Blanca Snow inA Snow White Christmas, and Michelle is also unforgettable asAinsley Norris inLandman.
1923’s producers didn’t realize Michelle Randolph and Darren Mann had worked together before when they were cast asElizabeth Strafford and Jack Dutton. Coincidentally, Jack and Elizabeth are love interests in1923,andDarren and Michelle played boyfriend and girlfriend in their first project together. Mann and Randolph stand out among acast of legends in1923like Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, and Timothy Dalton, but back in 2017, they joined other rising stars in the Syfy horror movieHouse of the Witch.
1923’s Darren Mann & Michelle Randolph Co-Starred In House Of The Witch
The Horror Movie Premiered On Syfy In 2017
House of the Witch, directed by Alex Merkin and written by Neil Elman, premiered on Syfy in October 2017.House of the Witchwas filmed in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, with Darren Mann playing Shane and Michelle Randolph as Rachel. With their four friends, they become victims of a demonic witch in an abandoned house during a Halloween night gone awry.House of the Witchmaximized a low budget and a great deal of talent in front of and behind the camerato deliver an eerie and effective horror romp.
I was the director’s assistant forHouse of the Witch. I worked with and got to know Darren Mann and Michelle Randolph, and saw what talented and dedicated actors they are. Darren has leading-man charisma and is a tremendous person (and dog lover) in real life. Michelle also has obvious star power and is a lovely person inside and out.House of the Witchwas Michelle’s first acting role, and it was obvious she would break through, which happened in two ofTaylor Sheridan’s hit series,1923andLandman.
House Of The Witch Also Launched Another Star Besides 1923’s Michelle Randolph & Darren Mann
My Lady Jane’s Emily Bader Also Starred In House Of The Witch
House of the Witchnot only launched Darren Mann and Michelle Randolph but was also one of the first projects to star Emily Bader, who was the lead ofPrime Video’sMy Lady Jane. Bader had a handful of credits before being cast as Lana inHouse of the Witch. Since then, Emily appeared in five episodes ofCharmedand starred inParanormal Activity: Next of KinbeforeBader played the eponymous lead role in the critically acclaimedMy Lady Jane, which boasts a 95% Fresh score onRotten Tomatoes.
House of the Witchis available torent or purchase on Prime Video.
Coy Stewart, who played Flint inMarvel’s Agents of SHIELDseason 5, also starred inHouse of the Witch. As did Arden Belle, who starred inSanta Clarita DietandCrazy Ex-Girlfriend.As a gritty historical-based Western,1923is a far cry from the 2017 horror movie that originally cast Michelle Randolph and Darren Mann. In hindsight, it’s remarkable how much talent came out ofHouse of the Witch, with Darren Mann and Michelle Randolph now indelibly part of Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstonelegacy in1923.
