Peacock has released the first official teaser trailer for its new crime drama series,Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, which premieres on August 02, 2025. The series was produced by Patrick Macmanus, best known for his work on Dr. Death, and stars Michael Chernus as the notorious serial killer, John Wayne Gacy.
Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacywill run for eight episodes on Peacock. Alongside Michael Chernus, who played Dr. Ricken Hale in the Apple TV+ series,Severance, Devil in Disguisealso stars Gabriel Luna, Marin Ireland, James Badge Dale, Chris Sullivan, and Michael Angrano. Watch the official teaser trailer for the series here:
What Peacock’s Teaser Trailer Means For Devil In Disguise
The Teaser Indicates A Dark Retelling Of Gacy’s Infamous Crimes
Peacock’s teaser trailer forDevil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacyexplores how, between 1972 and 1978,John Wayne Gacy abducted, tortured, and murdered 33 young men and boys, disposing of many of the bodies in a crawl space beneath his house. Up until his arrest, Gacy was seen by everybody around him as a respectable member of the community, and he entertained sick children while dressed as a clown, hence his notorious nickname “The Killer Clown.”
In an interview withVanity Fair,Michael Chernus admitted his uncertainty about portraying Gacy and reenacting his crimes, stating “This is a horrible, horrific thing my character is doing, while also knowing that my character doesn’t see it that way.” Chernus also stated that he received support from many of the victims' families during the filming of the Peacock series.
Our Take On Peacock’s Teaser For Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
The Crime Series Will Offer A Better Understanding Of Gacy & His Crimes
Peacock’s teaser forDevil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacyindicates that the upcoming crime drama will provide viewers with a new, detailed depiction of Gacy’s crimes. Up until his execution in 1994,Gacy showed no care or remorse for his crimesand expressed pride in having evaded capture for years.
Michael Chernus' appearance as John Wayne Gacy in the teaser trailer is eerily similar to how the infamous serial killer looked in real life.
Michael Chernus' appearance as John Wayne Gacy in the teaser trailer is eerily similar to how the infamous serial killer looked in real life. The actor’s early depiction of Gacy offers viewers perfect insight into how chilling and terrifyingDevil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacywill be upon its release on Peacock.
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Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy examines the life and crimes of infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy, focusing on the stories of his victims, the impact on their families, and the societal and systemic failures that allowed his actions to persist.
