Farmiga, who also appeared another “sinister son” tale Joshua, will play Norma Bates, Norman Bates’ mother.
The role of “mother” was previously played by Olivia Hussey in Psycho IV: The Beginning, which also delved into the Bates’ past.
A&E is moving swiftly on Bates Motel which has a 10-episode order. The series begins in 2013.
Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin are acting as showrunners. Of Farmiga’s involved, Cuse says: “We are delighted to welcome Vera Farmiga to Bates Motel. She is a phenomenal talent who has demonstrated incredible range and intelligence in a number of landmark film roles, and we couldnt be more excited to have her join our project.”
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