Bradley Whitford Has a 'Sweet' New Horror Flick
Bradley Whitford has spent much of his career balancing sharp drama with unexpected moments of horror. Now, the Emmy-winning actor is stepping back into the genre—this time with a project that blends nostalgia and a chilling twist.
Directed by Mike Diva, Chester Collins stars as a former child actor who was cursed during an infamous commercial shoot, forced to live his entire life as a so-called “FruitHead.”
Whitford plays the director responsible for the curse, whose ambition and bad judgment set the terrifying events in motion.
For the veteran actor, it was a chance to lean into a darker, exaggerated role while poking fun at the unsettling undertones. “It was so much fun to play this character and reimagine the original FruitHead ads to give them this haunting backstory.”
It’s not Whitford's first time in horror—fans will also recall his role in The Cabin in the Woods—but this marks a more playful return to the genre. At the same time, it builds on his reputation for characters who are equal parts charismatic and menacing.
For those wanting to see FruitHead on the big screen, the film will make its festival debut at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival later this fall.