American Gothic: Who's the Killer in Boston's Most Murderous Family?
What if one of your family members were hiding a killer secret? In CBS's new nail-biter American Gothic, even the most picture-perfect families have a notable dark side.
After a tunnel collapse in Boston, a key piece of evidence in a long-dormant serial killer case dubbed "Silver Bells" is found in the rubble. But for the Hawthornes, an affluent family whose business is connected to the accident, the more immediate concern is whether they will assume liability for the destruction.
Things quickly take a turn for the worse when the Hawthorne patriarch, Mitchell (Jamey Sheridan), suffers a major heart attack during a press conference and his kids Cam (Justin Chatwin) and Tessa (Megan Ketch) discover a box of (you guessed it) silver bells—as well as suspicious newspaper clippings about the case—hidden in their family belongings. Could one (or more) of their own have something to do with the brutal murders?
Ketch played the devious Susanna Barnett (aka Sin Rostro) on The CW's Jane the Virgin.
The youngest Hawthorne child, she's married to Brady Ross (Elliot Knight), a detective who could benefit from solving the central case.
As Fiona's con-artist beau Jimmy/Steve/Jack on five seasons of Showtime's Shameless.
The recovering addict is struggling with feelings for his estranged wife, Sophie (Stephanie Leonidas). Also, their son, Jack (Gabriel Bateman), is beginning to exhibit some seriously psychopathic behavior.
As socially conscious Cornelia on Cinemax's The Knick.
Starr played superthief Lucas Hood on Cinemax's recently departed Banshee.
This eldest Hawthorne child disappeared 14 years ago and has returned after his dad's health scare.
"I think anyone who has been away for that long without any contact has a very good reason to be away for that long," Starr intones about Garrett's mysterious past.
The Oscar nominee (2004's Sideways) is no stranger to TV, with recent roles on Elementary and Lifetime's Witches of East End.
He played Merlin on Season 5 of ABC's Once Upon a Time.
She played Irisa for three seasons of Syfy's Defiance.
He played Dylan McDermott's on-screen son, Ethan, on CBS' Stalker.
As the only child of Cam and Sophie. "His mom is not around, his parents are both drug addicts," Bateman explains. "He hasn't been raised well, and his family is very, very messed up."
You won't; due to his young age, he's the only family member in the clear of the past killings. But keep an eye on the youngest Hawthorne, who has been embarking on chilling experiments.
American Gothic, Series Premiere Wednesday, June 22, 10/9c, CBS.