The Haunting of Hill House, a “modern reimagining” of the Shirley Jackson novel of the same name, follows the five Crain siblings: Steven, Shirley, Theo, Luke, and Nell. There was no exact time that you had to do everything. What more could you want? Nick is a Cajun Country native, and is often asked why he doesn't sound like that's the case. THE EPISODE | “Two Storms” (Season 1, Episode 6). (Laughs), I want to thank Paxton for taking the time to talk with us. See full bio » More at IMDbPro » Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro 1 … Because really, we can never really be certain that the room is absolutely empty, can we? The show centers around five siblings who grew up in the infamous house and the horrors they have experienced both past and now present. If anyone would have witnessed the actor during those minutes, they might have thought they'd seen a ghost themselves. I’d like to do a movie that is about a kid growing up, like Big, that would be cool. Surprisingly, I am not [a horror fan]. Understandably, not all horror projects feel suitably scary during filming, since it's a largely tedious, stop-and-go process. 12 Oct 2018 Mike Flanagan I also feel we both connect on how we’re both maturing and we want to show our parents that we’re becoming young adults and it makes you feel like you want your parents to treat you more like an adult, and I can relate to that one hundred percent. There's another statue, and it looks like it's looking right at me. I think it's moving. The 16-year-old tv actor was born in United States. Still wrestling with addiction -- and an unshakable fright -- a frantic Luke tries … Oh, I definitely will [watch Hill House]. Luckily, CinemaBlend's recent interview with Hill House's young star Paxton Singleton was neither freaky nor grief-filled. I was actually at a local McDonalds eating breakfast when I got the call, so after the call, I was crying and Facetiming my dad and saying “I got the part, I got the part!” and he’s saying “what part, what part?”, so we were all confused because it was my first huge role. One might think it'd be a fantastic sight to call one's second home for the duration of the shoot, and according to Paxton Singleton, it was indeed pretty amazing to work in. P-C: Tell us about The Haunting of Hill House, your character, and what drew you to this project. Our fall TV schedule will clue horror fans on when the next creep-tastic series will start. He went on to land parts in the films Alice Fades Away and Breed. Nobody ever talks about "things that go bump in the morning," so maybe Paxton Singleton is onto something there. Paxton: Well, it was like an eleven-page audition, there were a lot of scenes I was auditioning for. I can't get through half of a horror film. Maybe even the light switches were different. Instead, his pitch was seemingly centered in the modern day, with Game of Thrones vet Michiel Huisman presumably getting most of the screen time. And how did Paxton Singleton feel about the ending? THE PERFORMERS | Lulu Wilson, Mckenna Grace, Paxton Singleton, Julian Hilliard and Violet McGraw. We were hoping we would book it just because it was such a great script and we wanted to know what ended up happening. Paxton on the set of “Hill House.” “They took a chance and booked this no-name kid,” Paxton humbly jokes. That's definitely less damaging than some of the tactics that other directors have supposedly used. Paxton Singleton’s zodiac sign is Pisces. After watching the entirety of The Haunting of Hill House, with its dual set of central timelines, viewers might have suspected the production was split in half, with the 1990s-set events being filmed first, to later be followed all the current-day scenes getting filmed. He went on to land parts in the films Alice Fades Away and Breed. TV shows, I’ve actually had a small part on The Rookie, on ABC with Nathan Fillion, and that was fun to film. Oh, yes. I remember seeing Mckenna for the first time, I remember watching her on Fuller House and Gifted and it was really cool getting to know her and we became really good friends. . Young actor who broke through in the role of Young Steven for the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House. But it would be funny, because you'd be on one set, and then your scene would be over, and they might move the camera to the other set. Paxton Singleton is a young actor originally hailing from Arkansas. I think it was really fun filming episode six because you couldn’t have any errors, you had to do everything right. Paxton Singleton, who plays the younger Steven, told me about how big The Haunting of Hill House was for his burgeoning career. And like I said, [the crew] went to a completely different set, and no one was in there. What was your reaction when you found out you got the role as the younger Steven on The Haunting of Hill House? Paxton Singleton - Paxton Singleton is a young actor from Heber Springs, Arizona. Thankfully for Singleton and his mother, The Haunting of Hill House accepted him into its walls for the long haul. Or to send a blood sacrifice to the evil spirits residing in the set, asking them to supernaturally float the phone back to the actor. So you would get to see that one set was completely open and clear, and the other set was just full of people. Paxton: I was never always interested in acting, I always loved movies, but I never really thought about being an actor until I was eleven years old. It’s also fun to become new characters, play different people, meet new actors that you’ve watched during your childhood. 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With the highly anticipated horror drama series The Haunting of Hill House arriving on Netflix this week, ComingSoon.net had the chance to talk with Paxton Singleton (Alice Fades Away, The Rookie) over email, who plays the young version of Steven Crain, the eldest brother in the series. His love for his wife and daughters is almost equaled by his love of gasp-for-breath laughter and gasp-for-breath horror. We didn't do it in order. I've tried so many times just to finish one movie without having my eyes closed. Of course, I had to ask if Singleton was going to dive into bingeing on this particular project, or if he was going to skip over it to move on to the next one. And then all of a sudden it may just be right in front of the camera. And if he gets too scared, maybe he can take a lesson from Friends' Joey by putting The Haunting of Hill House TV show in the freezer, next to Joey's copy of The Shining. The actor shared some fun and interesting experiences had on the spooky set, and he also has an idea for where the show should go with a potential Season 2. ‘Haunting of Hill House’: Paxton Singleton on Playing Steven Crain and Working with Mike Flanagan Posted on November 15, 2018 by Hannah and Cailin Loesch Ever since he joined the instantly-iconic cast of the hit Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House, life has changed a bit for Arkansas teen actor Paxton Singleton. The actor shared … Netflix’s 10-episode horror series The Haunting of Hill House is not a paranormal story so much as a meditation on the ways grief and trauma maim the living. A lifetime spent in the vicinity of a television screen led to his current dream job, as well as his knowledge of too many TV themes and ad jingles. Also, try and do something that is a challenge and different from what you usually do, otherwise you’re just in one genre of acting and it might be really hard to get out of it. The GCE is committed to bringing you the very latest nerdy news in comics, television, film and gaming, as well as providing comprehensive reviews and convention coverage. Let's first focus, however, on the daunting titular mansion itself. Paxton Singleton zodiac sign is a Pisces. But when the show ends, Steven is in a far more understanding place than he'd ever been. I definitely love working on movies as well because you don’t have to film as long, but that’s not really a problem, I love filming in general. But sometimes all it takes is a big and empty film set, a bit of ominous silence, and the human brain is off to the fright-filled races. Ok, so can you tell me a bit about your role as the younger Steven? As I say, I could have just jumped right out of my skin. In fact, it was one of the few rooms he got to hang around in when it was devoid of camera crews and cast members. Thus, he has a completely different outlook on his life and his family's history, as well as the falsity-filled book that he wrote about them all. 'The Haunting of Hill House' transcript, season 1, episode 9: 'Screaming Meemies.' The one element in particular that really sent chills up and down Paxton Singleton's spine was the room full of statues that lurked in the background of so many shots throughout the season. Honestly, I think the idea of Steven, since he writes so many books -- and The Haunting of Hill House is his first big breakout book -- I feel like it'd be amazing to have a Season 2. From there, I got a call-back and ended up getting the part, I was so excited. He went on to land parts in the films Alice Fades Away and Breed. The Haunting of Hill House can be pretty dark and creepy. Paxton: If you feel like there is a character that you are embarrassed to play, you need to play it. When I asked Paxton Singleton if there was anything particularly unsettling that happened as the show came together, here was his small-scale scare. Paxton Singleton’s age is 16. Honestly, if you think about it, he wrote all of this based on the knowledge he got from the book and turned it into something completely different and I think he did a great job. So, of course, I'm running the entire time, and I grab my phone, and I just run straight out the door because I was so scared. You know, you could tell a little bit just by the details that you could see from the time difference. I really want to protect my younger brother, even though sometimes we get on each other’s nerves we still love each other. Most of my scenes were with Henry Thomas who was a pleasure to work with, I remember watching him on E.T. Paxton Singleton, who plays the younger Steven, told me about how big The Haunting of Hill House was for his burgeoning career. I'm always amazed to learn just how many actors involved with horror projects are not into watching them recreationally. Netflix's latest original horror TV series, The Haunting of Hill House, is easily one of the most polished genre entries on the small screen. He broke through in the role of Young Steven for the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House. Married with two kids, I’ve been writing for many years now and in my spare time I enjoy showing my step son whose boss when it comes to video games ( well, sometimes ). Frightmare in the Falls 2018: A Horror Fans Dream. Paxton: I would one hundred percent love to do more TV shows. From a practical work-based perspective, I might assume shooting The Haunting of Hill House more sequentially would have been a simpler way to tackle it all. Young actor who broke through in the role of Young Steven for the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House. Paxton: The actors were amazing to work with on set and like I said, I really enjoyed getting to know Mckenna. I remember auditioning for this role, and this was one of the first huge roles that I even ever auditioned for. And his answer was as hilariously perfect as I could have hoped. I have a movie coming out in 2019 called Alice Fades Away, directed by Ryan Bliss, and it’s a thriller but I think I will be able to watch it. At 47 years old, I’m a perfect example of how age has no limits when it comes to all things geek and nerdy. 39,369 followers, 348 followings from Paxton Singleton (@paxtonsingleton) - Instagram Interview: Paxton Singleton Talks THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE November 1, 2018 0 By Jeff Fountain Recently we had the chance to talk with Paxton Singleton who discussed his part in the hit Netflix horror television series The Haunting of Hill House . Mike Flanagan was just astonishing, he’s a brilliant person. What was it like working with Mike Flanagan as well as your co-stars on the show? Of course, I would love to have a Season 2. Maybe. I remember the statues. and Gangs of New York, those are two of my favorite movies. You know that feeling when you get goosebumps, and you're like, 'If I slow down, the ghosts will get me.' The whole episode was a huge challenge but it was also so much fun. Now that's something that The Haunting of Hill House did not have in its ranks of ghastly ghoulies and tortured spirits: a still-living human being literally jumping out of his or her skin. Before I worked on The Haunting of Hill House the only scary movie I’d seen was Hush, which was with Kate Siegel and Mike Flanagan, who are both on this set on this production and are now husband and wife, so that’s pretty cool but no, I’m definitely not the spooky type. This is Paxton Singleton's first big role, and he certainly shows promise as big brother Steven. I had that exact feeling. I think everything ended perfectly. 'The Haunting of Hill House' transcript, season 1, episode 2: 'Open Casket.' And every single time, I was certain the stationary object in question was actually moving all the while, only to be proven wrong. Who says being a geek isn't cool? The Haunting of Hill House là một bộ phim truyền hình Mỹ theo thể loại kinh dị siêu nhiên được sản xuất và đạo diễn bởi Mike Flanagan, chịu trách nhiệm sản xuất bởi Truyền hình Amblin và Paramount Truyền hình, được phát hành trên nền tảng phim trực tuyến Netflix.Bộ phim dựa … The lights were shut off and everything. While I love all types fandom, horror and sci-fi are my biggest interests and influences. It sounds like Singleton high-tailed it with some impressive intensity. That was one of the main [areas] that I got to see that was just empty, but it looked so real that you thought it looked like an actual haunted house. So what other projects do you have coming up next? CS Interview: Paxton Singleton on Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House. You actually saw a mansion every day you worked, because you got to go inside and see all the new things that could have been added. It could happen, right? Indeed, those quiet and action-free moments were often as successful in drawing out dread as the actively supernatural sequences. Paxton Singleton, who plays the younger Steven, told me about how big The Haunting of Hill House was for his burgeoning career. Author: THV11 Digital Published: 10:02 AM CST November 13, 2018 Just...in the morning. I also recently booked a small guest star part on The Rookie , Nathan Fillion’s new series for ABC. And it was really neat to see all of the different sets. A Heber Springs native, Paxton Singleton stars in "The Haunting of Hill House' as young Steven. THE SHOW | The Haunting of Hill House. The actual Hill House was incredible. So I was going back to find my phone, and it was this haunted house and me, and I was like, 'Oooh, I do not like this.' In the actor's words: We honestly just went back and forth. Recently we had the chance to talk with Paxton Singleton who discussed his part in the hit Netflix horror television series The Haunting of Hill House. With its seemingly endless number of rooms, Hill House is not at all the kind of dream home that Carla Gugino's Olivia is dead set on moving into. Some spoilers lurk below for The Haunting of Hill House, so beware. Of course, since it was a timeline difference from the 1990s to 2018, you know that you could see the completely different changes. The Haunting of Hill House is an American supernatural horror drama television series created and directed by Mike Flanagan, produced by Amblin Television and Paramount Television, for Netflix, and serves as the first entry in The Haunting anthology series. Steven Crain ( played by Michiel Huisman as an adult/Paxton Singleton as a child) Shirley Crain ( played by Elizabeth Reaser/Lulu Wilson) Theodora also called ‘Theo’ Crain ( played by Kate Siegel/Mckenna Grace) We have it available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Paxton: Before The Haunting of Hill House, I worked on an independent film written and directed by Ryan Bliss called Alice Fades Away, which will be coming out in 2019. Your eyes would pick up on it, and say, 'Ohhh, my god. Now if only we could get inside the brains of Netflix's execs to see what they're thinking about Hill House's future. According to Singleton, the large and ever-changing set split the production up a bit, at least in terms of what would be filming, and where. Which is a fair cop, since Hill House does tend to hang onto its more restless and disturbed spirits. No one would be in that set, and everyone would be in the other one. What kind of advice would you have for kids who want to get into acting? . “The Haunting of Hill House” follows a group of siblings in present-day, whose current relationships are hindered by the hauntings of their past — growing up in Hill House. It does tend to make its inhabitants feel like they'll be stuck there forever, though. After the opening scene set on the Crain family's "last" night in the mansion, Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House does start out with Michiel Huisman's Steven visiting a woman who believes her home has a spectral presence. Then I did a local play and I really enjoyed it and from there I went to short films until I got to be in The Haunting of Hill House. Paxton Singleton is an actor, known for The Haunting of Hill House (2018), Chicago Med (2015) and Alice Fades Away (2021). Paxton: The first thing that drew me to this project was the fact that it was an Amblin production. 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