The "Midnight Mass" Cast Answers Your Burning Questions

[@LeilaleilaZ]

Honestly as much as I loved Hamish as the priest, Sam who played Bev takes the cake for best performance for me. Jesus I had such intense reactions to her, idk if I've ever wanted a character to be murdered so much lmao and then I was like wow, this actress is doing an outstanding job I don't see enough people talking about her

[@maxsilbert]

I agree, she was the standout for me too

[@callasky]

Agreed. I really believe her performance. She sold her character really well. Times to times I need to remind myself that she's acting 😂

[@stantwitter1016]

Exactly, she deserves to win an Emmy if not at least nominated!

[@andygranick]

100% agreed. She was naddening.

[@slaymil]

every middle finger I gave my laptop screen was just a testament of her acting prowess honestly

[@plaidawan]

There were no weak actors in this entire series. Damn I wish they got the actor who played Joe because his scenes WRECKED me to the core. So powerful.

[@hv97]

YES he is incredible as well!!! The scene where Leeza forgives him is SO HEARBREAKING and INCREDIBLE!

[@larryjohnson150]

When Bev killed his dog I was hugging my pitbull and crying like a baby lol. You’re right, every single scene he was in was amazing, I’ve also been through AA and met many people like him and I am one of them myself so I honestly felt like I was in the room in some of those meeting scenes.

[@eileensnow6153]

@@larryjohnson150 Ugh even knowing that he was either hugging a living, happy dog or a stuffed animal I was RUINED

[@dopaminefiend6182]

He was great as Mr Dudley in The Haunting of Hill House as well. His power to convey emotion is amazing

[@volscente]

He was great... just looking at his face when the girl was talking made me feel the magnitude of his suffering.

[@thaconnextion111]

Hamish was so charismatic that I truly understood how believers could blindly follow. Amazing job.

[@bestnameeverf]

Reminded me of Jim Jones and how he was able to convince hundreds to do what they did.

[@michaelmartin8285]

A little charisma and you believe a jew could be a Catholic priest?
You’re onto somethin’…

[@youparejo]

@@michaelmartin8285 let me introduce you to a certain Jewish man named Jesus Christ....

[@CarlaYT]

I don’t.
But i get what you mean, he did amazingly.

[@Relatosdelanoche]

Samantha Sloyan and Hamish Linklater deserve to be recognized in award season. And now in a more superfluos comment: is it me or does Kate Siegel looks incredibly perfect in this interview?

[@justmeyo4589]

Kate Siegel is genuinely one of the most beautiful people I've ever seen so, yes I agree :D

[@voooldo]

She always does

[@davidlexussolarplexus]

Couldn’t agree more but I’m sure Squid Game will get all the attention 🙄

[@Intertextual1]

Absolute truth :)

[@valbarraza5071]

Hello Uriel, it's a pleasure to read you here 💜

[@Nirrini]

I love that Mike Flanagan has his own set of regular actors to work with.
Hopefully the new additions of Hamish and Zach will be featured more.

[@lazyengineer85]

Like ryan murphy and tim burton.

[@lazyengineer85]

And wes anderson

[@pedro-lacerda]

Like Christopher Nolan too.

[@nicoledenel]

Definitely want to see Hamish more. Didn't know he has this range

[@bryangalster7647]

Looooooove when directors do this, like their own universe

[@MrMejia187]

Hamish was incredible in this series, literally stole every scene

[@drdj2626]

"literally"

[@francescathie1]

It took me 6 months to be okay after Haunting of Hill House. Bly Manor ripped my heart out. But Midnight Mass has literally been on my mind since I finished it. My soul felt tied tho this show. It’s a masterpiece. The monologues were delivered beautifully from everyone. This will be a show that I study for a while.

[@anys2793]

It was also hard for me to watch Haunting of hill house, that show is scary and depressing. Flanagan always makes me cry

[@RainHavok1111]

Literally on your mind?🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤣
You might want to look up the definition of "literally".

[@yeaaahbuddy1991]

Agreed!!!

[@adelapasic171]

@@RainHavok1111 You might wanna look up what figure of speech means. "Literally" is, a lot of times, used as sort of a hyperbolic synonym for "very often".
Plus, something can, indeed, be on your mind *literally* all the time, because it can always be in the back of your head.

[@lizzauriek4846]

Monologues were amazing!

[@BassManDan1018]

Hamish was really good. Even though he unleashed this thing on the town and you kind of hate his blind dogma, he was able to convey the overriding belief what he was doing was good. That he’d convinced himself it was a godly act. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
The show was great because in many ways, the demon was secondary. The character’s interpretations of the events, that was more the story than the events themselves.

[@Ariez___]

Accurate description! Exactly how I saw it

[@obiwankeboni5564]

This is exactly what I was thinking bro well put

[@mkay187]

INDEED

[@limetreess]

He also had his Judas in Bev who was pushing him forward every step of the way.

[@Pumpernickel420]

He's a good person at heart and I was always rooting for him, even after learning the truth

[@reeeeeeeeeeeeeem]

I really hope Samantha gets the recognition she deserves for how well she portrayed Bev. SPOILER ALERT: I was fuming during the scene in the classroom where the sheriff expresses his concerns with handing out bibles at school and she goes batshit xenophobic and gaslights him and then people fucking clap in agreement.
Also, props to Mike Flanagan and Rahul Kohli for the genuinely good and clearly researched representation of the majority of Muslims. It's nice to see Islam in a relatable way.

[@sakaya9878]

oh my fucking god as a muslim I white knuckled that whole scene. I hate Bev with a burning passion.

[@Pete…NoNotThatOne]

Sam Sloyan has been in a lot of Flanagan material, but this show, and especially this scene, genuinely made me hate a character. I think it goes to show the quality of the cast Mike Flanagan leans on.
Now, let’s talk about Robert Longstreet…

[@atomnous]

I don't think that's gaslighting, that's simply an argument and everyone should be able to convey their opinions in public forum. What I find distateful in that scene is how Bev doesn't let anyone else speak. Gaslighting is more personal in relationship setting which she also definitely does. The thing is, I think she believes she's doing the righteous thing all the time, it all stems from what I call religious panic. Extreme fear of going to hell, or be a bad person, it makes people unable to introspect and be honest about their mistakes. She's a pitiful delusional person.

[@hannahbaker7428]

I WAS SO MAD DURING THIS SCENE TOO OH MY GOD

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

@@sakaya9878 Did it make you feel a little better at the end, when Hassan and Ali find each other and she dies alone and terrified? Cause that put such a smile on my face.

[@valjarvi2967]

Am I the only one who loved Zach's acting, specially his face expression? Like, whenever the camera focused on his face, those expressions of hiding all his feels in the inside cause he was not able to let them out cause he never felt like he fit in, man, that face. That's what I call acting

[@brohan914]

Matty Saracen was dope

[@jackiea1461]

Agreed!! He was awesome!

[@MCGMB]

Zach played the role as such a very sad and damaged person. Profoundly sad. Completely convincing.

[@zarah.555]

He was awesome.

[@-littlekidlover-]

Exactly the same, his expressions like he was just fed up with life, just existing

[@nadeenpurna3506]

Zach was brilliant! The pain and subtlety of Riley so beautifully portrayed.

[@OldskolFan]

I agree. You really felt his pain and the inner demons he struggled with.

[@PrimitiveLyric]

I agree. He moved me with his heart wrenching performance.

[@Nirrini]

Zach was amazing too.
His inner struggles were so visible just by looking at this facial expressions and body language.

[@sweetpumpkin9454]

We need Hamish reading thirst tweets

[@keeog88]

Omg yes

[@lud3445]

We need hamish doing an audio book.

[@lostforever773]

No

[@Carousel5883]

Ooh I would love to get it on with him on that altar.Im going to hell

[@hv97]

@@Carousel5883 who wouldn't honestly

[@Emmitries]

Anyone else ever feel the need to watch humanizing videos of cast members when the show is that intense

[@stewie2k61]

Right. I feel so immersed in their island community. This tells myself that they are just regular humans. The film athmosphere is just so powerful.

[@Nirrini]

I had that with Game of Thrones back with seasons 1-3 😂
The stress of the good characters getting killed in the show were honestly getting to me so I had to look up “fun, cast” videos

[@alley5730]

YES, just finished the finale and needed to come here lmaoo

[@bobbysands6923]

yes...I needed to do this...

[@mimolette2448]

Me!! I have to watch these videos so that I can disconnect with the fear or any other intense (mostly negative) emotion that comes with watching the show! Glad to know we are many♡

[@Kimberly-hb1om]

I kept thinking "these people are amazing actors" except when Samantha was on screen. I didn't even think of the acting with her. She WAS that character. Never once did I see the acting involved. Wow!

[@delrey874]

Samantha Sloyan and Hamish Linklater deserve an Emmy.

[@PrimitiveLyric]

Without a doubt. What brilliant actors.

[@alexfriedman2047]

Hamish Linklater deserves an award for his performance. He literally made the show. He is EXACTLY like how priests act in life. The way he always quotes the bible and honestly I loved how he became a protagonist at the end of the show. He throws his Priest collar away and says "Forgive me?" That was epic. What an actor!
Edit: I would know as I talked to many priests when I was younger, trying to find my faith. This was before I became a "Mainline" Christian with various different beliefs, anyway, they all were like that. They would answer my questions with quotes or stories from the bible and use them to draw comparisons to my situations. They really do act like that.

[@mickyjoe97]

Emmy noms for Father Paul and Bev please because their performances were on an entirely other level! Everyone gave amazing performances but these 2 deserve to be huge stars after this.

[@jonasluk9600]

Omg, the actress who play Bev was really outstanding! Im so full of hatred over her the whole time! She was so convincing! Ps. I just realize that she's also the Wife of Steve Crain in the Hunting of Hill House 🤯 terrific actress!

[@Pete…NoNotThatOne]

And she got killed to death outside Kate Siegel’s house in _Hush_

[@Mithernal]

@@Pete…NoNotThatOne thanks, I did not realized both her and siegel were in Hush until today 😂

[@kiamaria331]

@@Pete…NoNotThatOne 'Killed to death' I love it, lmao

[@lolzkittenz]

Saaaaame! Like I detest Bev with every cell in my body! Which is a testament to the power of the actress! ❤️

[@kismetau]

@@Pete…NoNotThatOne And Mayor Wade was her boyfriend in Hush.

[@ladyredl3210]

Sam literally triggered my PTSD I had to stop for a minute. She deserves an Emmy. Im glad to see Annabelle Kate and others, including the kids back.

[@luxmorningstar3551]

Yes! Bev Keane was the absolute worse😩 A wolf in sheep's clothing. She triggered a flashback of this awful Sunday school teacher I had named Sister McClellan. She was an absolute hateful zealot just like Bev 🤬

[@manmaje3596]

You need to toughen up the pair of you. Pathetic .

[@ladyredl3210]

@@manmaje3596 oh f off,you stupid troll.
There you got a reaction. Bye now.

[@sundaywah3661]

Beverly took the cake for me. Oh my gosh I was praying to God that the director wouldn’t short change and denied me the liberty of watching Beverly burn to ashes. And what I love the most is the way in which the burns started from the face.
When the singing stops and you see their faces burning off and the silence that follows afterwards, goosebumps chills

[@djcsant]

I never felt the desire to reach the screen and slap a character so hard but Beverly Keane made me feel that way. Samantha Sloyan was amazing, and she deserves an Emmy for this.

[@sofiaali193]

And a slap...

[@fannyalexander5906]

I swear Linklater’s and Sloyan’s performance here were absolutely thrilling. The best in the show.

[@kismetau]

Joel too.

[@ramenitsuga]

The actress who played Bev was so effin amazing!! She’s the best “love-to-hate” character I’ve ever seen in a series.

[@OussamaLamine]

Mike Flanagan is a gift for humanity.

[@dodywidodo9433]

No

[@zarah.555]

Exactly

[@DonaMemjpeg]

I hope Samantha gets nominated and wins something for this show because she was incredible and really was the most unsettling part of the series. Hamish should be nominated too because he played all the nuances of that part flawlessly.

[@jeianagtas3699]

I love how Zach can do his awkward aura in real life as well hahaha

[@rararaddee_b7718]

He always has this 'I'm done with life' look on his face lol

[@cccsssish]

Thank god he's not as sad irl though, with that smile...

[@CataRDJ]

Everyone is great in the show but Hamish is incredible! The guy made me believe that the creature was a freaking angel

[@laiscarraro9960]

"burning" questions is a really appropriate name LOL

[@aaariz6155]

naurrrrrrr

[@MrImastinker]

I'm convinced that was intentional on his part.

[@DreamlessSkies]

That's exactly what I thought!

[@YourGuyDan]

Lmaoo i just realized that after reading this comment 😭

[@sisterseriousny5790]

This cast was phenomenal. Whoever was in charge of casting for Midnight Mass knocked it out the park.

[@Goodthrust69]

The priest and Bev were absolute standouts in this series. That actor who played Mr Dudley in Hill house is also pretty dang good. I coulda watched him watch tv for 7 hours. Also Annabeth Gish hasnt aged in 20 years someone expose her to sunlight just to make sure.

[@caseyob2690]

THISI WRITING AND CONCEPT WAS INCREDIBLE

[@bene7174]

HAMISH LINKLATER AND SAMANTHA SLOYAN DESERVE AN EMMY FOR THEIR WORK. THEIR ACTING WAS EXCELLENT.

[@avastans]

Amazing miniseries! Slow burn horror thriller with messages of religious faith, grief, forgiveness, and more with incredible acting. Ep 6 and 7 are the BEST and filled with terror and heart. Highly recommend!!

[@mrkemrk]

Bev Keane is the most terrifying female character since Kathy Bate's Annie Wilkes.

[@WA-pd2cc]

And umbridge!

[@mrkemrk]

@@WA-pd2cc Oh good God yes. Dolores F*cking Umbridge.

[@presentfuture7563]

Piper Laurie as Carrie's Mom!

[@55555gino]

Samantha deserves all the awards for playing Bev. What an amazing performance, I really wanted to break my TV after that classroom scene with the sheriff. Incredible acting

[@minniebonnie6781]

I watched it for Kate I adore her and then ended up feeling so deeply for Zach ... he was so intense that his every single smile was precious. And then towards the end I realised it was Hamish who intrigued me the most. It’s been 4 days since I watched it and It’s still very much on my mind. ♥️

[@pdbordelon]

Im so glad to see "Bev" all happy, attractive, and pretty! Hamish Linklater is such a wonderful actor and I hope this role opens up more dramatic opportunities for him. He was the only thing I liked in the New/Old Christine tv show and its great to see him expanding his craft. He was perfect in this role.

[@Fishplants]

Those is the reason why tv shows are so much better than movies nowadays. I can't remember when a movie last leave a expression like this

[@imagineaworldlikethat4081]

Rahul Koli & Hamish Linklater stole every scene, as well as the girl who played the girl in the wheelchair.

[@cubefarmerhkc9105]

Didn’t know Bev was so beautiful in real life.

[@blueboat9581]

@putalawea equisde the doctor is too

[@blueboat9581]

You're right haha

[@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258]

The whole show is electrifying, best Netflix show ever.

[@TaxemicFanatic]

@@MbunaMarcus IMHO this one was better

[@TheDiamondjaws]

Bojack Horseman, Daredevil, Ozark, Dark and Godless?

[@ericoliver1603]

@@TheDiamondjaws Daredevil season 3 was freaking amazing

[@kismetau]

@@TaxemicFanatic agreed. I didn’t feel an attachment to the characters in those other series that l did to this one. The story here was much deeper, more layered and real to me.

[@SuperVoidBoyz]

@@TaxemicFanatic this actually triggered me. This show ain't got shit on Hill House. Your allowed to have your own opinion and everything.... despite how wrong it is.

[@katherineb2520]

My family watched this show each night together, and we theorized every morning about what was going on until we finished. Truly a masterpiece.

[@leftyrighty5045]

This is a special series. It's rare that a story comes together like this in a perfect storm of story, actors, directors, and timing. Sheer perfection is Midnight Mass.

[@taylor11111]

Okay so I have a lot of intellectual things to say about this show. But Hamish is sooooo sexy. In this role and just in general. The exact charisma they need for this role.

[@darbystlawrence1509]

Hamish made me feel every single emotion under the sun in Midnight Mass. everyone was incredible but he was show stopping.

[@luxmorningstar3551]

How ironic. I LITERALLY just finished watching the series and it was SO GOOD😩🤧!!! Hamish Linklater was absolutely amazing

[@duartevgc2114]

Flanagan is absolutely my favorite TV show writer EVER! And these actors... oh, man, these folks are genius in what they do. Amazing acting! Midnight Mass is an easy 10/10

[@zarah.555]

🤝🤝🤝

[@Neat0_o]

Father Paul’s couple of last lines towards the end of the show about second chances being the miracle was beautiful and so powerful.

[@felipeallegro9683]

The person who played Bev literally become the personage to the point that it’s hard to recognize her in the interview as the same person… That’s pushing the limits…

[@JitGanguly007]

Samantha sloyan deserves an emmy hands down, I never was so stressed about a fictional character. 🙏🙏 What a terrific actor she is

[@2gatsuuga]

I’ve loved Zach Gilford since Friday Night Lights. He deserves the world. He’s so talented. Hope to see more of him soon

[@Esthef001]

Samantha Sloyan went from being the sweetest Grey’s Anatomyishhhhh character to HOLY MOLYYYYYY! Woah woah woah! I almost feel like she had to memorize the Bible for this 🤣🤣🤣🤣amazing just amazing!!!

[@xyourtype]

father paul is so fine

[@RichTake]

Can we also give it up to the younger actors as well, especially the girl who played the paralyzed character. Damn she was phenomenal.

[@14ocie]

Hamish is so attractive

[@JediJuniper92]

Hamish and Samantha’s scenes together were just such a treat to behold. The way they played off each other was effortless.

[@ralvaldez2849]

God Zach Gifford is so damn dreamy… he has a lucky lady

[@taimur74]

Really freaky seeing the Monsignor and Bev acting all chill .. thats how good the actors were 😁

[@donngu]

I love seeing hamish and Sam acting so silly….

[@storminmormn6283]

Bev’s acting was amazing and totally on point, BUT the Priests and Riley’s monologues were my favorite parts of the series. They had the perfect voice and depiction of the character and what you would expect them to be in that moment. Sad to see the series end, but glad it was created!

[@jdl7271]

I love how Samantha is able to transform into the role of Bev Keene, never have I ever hated a character being played by an attractive actress more than hers. Hoping she gets recognition!

[@jackreed7287]

Brilliant show with everybody giving outstanding performances, but Linklater and Sloyan were just incredible.

[@Sam-0827]

I loved all 3 of Mike’s horror shows. All are so completely different and yet they all are riveting. Brilliance

[@ireneirene3710]

I COMPLETELY ENJOYED THIS MINISERIES. IT’S INCREDIBLY PERFECT! THEIR ACTING IS PHENOMENAL!!!

[@yasminribeiro6532]

I think you meant it's *perfectly splendid* lol

[@Pete…NoNotThatOne]

When I saw Hamish Linklater, I genuinely got vibes of Nick Cave for some reason. That’s good.

[@darkcornersuk]

And David Schwimer

[@diannafly6433]

Same!! Especially the confessional scenes, I was getting such strong Nick Cave vibes

[@teti9087]

Samantha Sloyan impressed me the most. I hope her performance gets recognized.

[@emmetstone1660]

Hamish and Sam deserve an Emmy/Golden Globe nominations. Holy crap, their performances were amazing!

[@sandybear61]

Amazing performances by all, especially Hamish and Sam -- so intense! The writing was excellent as well. I love all you guys -- getting ready to watch Midnight Mass a second time!

[@avi_advincula05]

I had a crush on hamish hope he had more project on netflix his character as a priest is really hot 🔥

[@ienverheij1224]

riiiiiight im so glad people agree, i did not expect this show was gonna give me a hot priest to look at

[@kiio2603]

@@ienverheij1224 SIMP

[@ienverheij1224]

@@kiio2603 1000%

[@beeboo3910]

Girl YES I thought I was the only one who thought he was fine😩

[@NhungNguyen-zf3bh]

He is hot 😀

[@MK_1Ultra]

One of the saddest shows I've seen in so long. I cried my eyes out at the end. Such a great show.

[@patriciaw.903]

Incredible cast! Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, Hamish Linklater and Samantha Sloyan are superb 👏👏

[@yonasco14]

It has been a very very long time since I have seen such incredible performances on TV reunite on one show. Father Paul and Bev Keane were just truly outstanding characters played so incredibly well. Emmy noms should be thrown their way.

[@Green4CloveR]

The calibers of all these actors are incredible. The show is one of Netflix’s best content

[@ladykeke1975]

I agree

[@ughmaiya]

Kate Siegel getting that bag! I knew she was a great actress but this show really confirmed it. I was really mesmerized by her in this series. She’s the kind of actress that once you find out out she’s in it you gotta watch it. I definitely look forward to seeing the next thing she’s starring in which I heard was coming up soon!

[@JrElsewhere]

Kate always kills it.

[@mustikasabda4445]

The fact that i was disgusted by only seeing Sam's face in the beginning of this interview is just an evidence on how good actress she is

[@danielclark-hughes692]

Samantha Sloyan's performance was just incredible, I fucking loathed Bev lol

[@comradechenkov6210]

I wasn't afraid of the Angel. Bev is the True Horror of the entire series! Good job to Samantha Sloyan!

[@adamandsteve13]

I am in love with Zac. He is just too handsome.

[@sani9347]

The scene in episode 4 where they talk about death is one of the best acted scene I've watched in my entire life!

[@noelquinones8836]

Hamish and Samantha both deserves an Emmy at least.

[@LuisManuelHdez]

Loved it. This dude is on a roll with amazing series! More please.

[@DaniL-hr9xo]

Major Jim Jones vibes from Hamish in the mass suicide scene. Amazing actor.

[@pobrenghilas1253]

Love that Mike Flanagan just hired the same people on his movies and tv series,and I love that even Kate Siegel is Mike's wife but they didn't put her on a leading role and just put her there as supporting actress but you just learn to love her characters.Awesome couple.

[@robertr798]

What a fantastic cast filled with outstanding performances.

[@dianepalmer71]

Just finished Binge Watching Midnight Mass WOW !!!! So Creepy !!! So Bizare !!! Loved all of it !!! Love listening to the Actors Comments !!! Great Job Guys !!!!

[@persieprince9345]

Emmy for hamish For leading role
Samantha for supporting actress
Zack for supporting Actor

[@jackiea1461]

Yes!!! I HOPE SO. They deserve it!!

[@hadassa5797]

omg Kate Siegel is so pretty. I loved the show, the entire cast is amazing. Great job guys

[@marcgw496]

I knew Hamish was a good actor from “Legion”, but wow he nailed this role.

[@nicoledenel]

I had only seen him in the Christine Show, could have never imaginehim portray this character so masterfully. Need to see more of him because the range 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@michaelsoldierworks1]

You ALL were AMAZING in this!!!!

[@Cedrou21]

Can't wait for a new Mike Flanagan project. everything i've seen so far has been incredible.

[@dbelladay123]

Kristen Leeman, you are amazing! You are the best portrayal of a mom character. I adored your portrayal. Everyone was great. I just watched the series and its unbelievable!

[@kareeneeta]

Just amazed of how witty and smart (and obviously talented) these actors are. Hope you get the recognition you all deserve!!

[@brianturner5995]

Absolutely loved Midnight Mass!!

[@shanehughes3511]

Incredible actors, love them all in other projects. Can see a few emmy nominations.
Also wow, Anabeth Gish is ageless. Love her since the X Files and she has barely aged a day!

[@thegirlwholovesmusic]

I’ve loved Hamish since I met him back in the day. He was the best Hamlet I’ve ever seen, and I saw Kenneth Branagh do it. So glad he’s getting attention finally.

[@piscesboo961]

hamish linklater i’ll definitely gon link you later

[@duprie37]

The detail in this show was incredible. Like Bev querying Father Paul about the wrong colour chasuble, or Father Paul explaining he prefers the "old" (pre 2008) translation over the "new" one because it's nicer, like seriously, how many viewers would have actually noticed that he was using the "wrong" translation anyway? and the depictions of mass being celebrated which is exactly how it really happens. In most TV shows church scenes are all over the show. Crucifixes hanging in evangelical Protestant churches etc.

[@hansooled]

Samantha sloyan needs an Emmy for her acting as Beverly Keene. She was phenomenal and Kate Siegel has been doing some real good work lately plus she is so good when it comes to delivering monologues.

[@wav3rid3r]

This series was amazing, truly. One of the better ones I've seen so far, but I've always been a fan of Mike's work tbf.