![]() ![]() ![]() In 2018, Castle reprised his role as Michael Myers in the direct sequel, Halloween, directed by David Gordon Green, becoming the third actor to play Michael Myers more than once. He also stars as himself in the 2010 documentary Halloween: The Inside Story by Filipino filmmaker Nick Noble. Ĭastle wrote August Rush, a musical-drama directed by Kirsten Sheridan and starring Freddie Highmore, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Robin Williams, and Keri Russell, which was released in 2007. After Halloween, Castle had his directorial debut in Tag: The Assassination Game, followed by taking the helm of films such as The Last Starfighter, The Boy Who Could Fly, Dennis the Menace, and Major Payne. Castle's subsequent collaborations with Carpenter included his name being used as one of the main characters' names in The Fog, co-writing the script of Escape From New York, and performing the title song of Big Trouble in Little China as part of the band The Coup De Villes, alongside Carpenter and another friend, Tommy Lee Wallace. In 1978, he played the iconic starring role of Michael Myers in the classic horror film Halloween, directed by former USC classmate John Carpenter, and was paid 25 dollars a day. He was the writer and director of the film Tap. He wrote the screenplays for the films Escape from New York and Hook. Career Ĭastle's film credits include Dark Star where he played the beach ball alien, Major Payne, Dennis the Menace, The Last Starfighter, and Connors' War as a director. After Halloween, Castle became a director, taking the helm of films such as The Last Starfighter (1984), The Boy Who Could Fly (1986), Dennis the Menace (1993), and Major Payne (1995). Castle also co-wrote Escape from New York (1981) with Carpenter. He reprised the role in Halloween (2018), and its sequels Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022). He is known for playing Michael Myers in John Carpenter's horror film Halloween (1978). The actor and stuntman played Michael Myers in the 2018 film incarnation as well as in 2021's Halloween Kills and the upcoming Halloween Ends later this year.Nicholas Castle is an American screenwriter, film director, and actor. The actor has also appeared in X-Men (2000) as Sabretooth and Troy (2004) as Ajax. Mane starred in the 2007 version of Halloween and 2009's Halloween II, both directed by Rob Zombie. His other credits include Watchmen, Time Cop and X2: X-Men United. Brad LoreeĬandian actor and stunt performer Loree played Myers in Halloween: Resurrection in 2002. Chris DurandĪs well as appearing in Smokin' Aces, Armageddon, Vantage Point and Demolition Man, Durand also did stunts in 1998's Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. He has also been featured in other films such as Dumb and Dumber and High School Musical 3. Shanks played the evil protagonist in 1989's Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. His credits also include Escape from New York, The Perfect Storm, Star Trek II and Die Hard. The stuntman appeared in 1988's Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myersand 1995's Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. His last film credit was Spider-Man in 2002. He has also worked as a stuntman in Firestarter, Innerspace and Escape From New York. ![]() The actor was in the original Halloween film from 1978, playing an unmasked Myers.
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