Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore star as Norma and Norman Bates, with Max Thieriot as Dylan Massett, in this ‘Psycho’ prequel Bates Motel.
Main cast
- Norma Louise BatesVera Farmiga1–5Main
- Norman BatesFreddie Highmore1–5Main
- Dylan MassettMax Thieriot1–5Main
- Emma DecodyOlivia Cooke1–5Main
- Sheriff Alex RomeroNestor Carbonell1–5Main
- Deputy/acting Sheriff Zach ShelbyMike Vogel1–2Main
Supporting cast
- Caleb CalhounKenny Johnson2–5Supp
- Dr. James ‘Jim’ ReinhardtDiana Reis2–4Supp
- Nick FordMichael O’Neill3–4Supp
- Dr. EdwardsDamian Young4–5Supp
- Chick HoganRyan Hurst3–5Supp
Guest & voice
- Blair WatsonKeegan Connor Tracy1–2Guest
- Teacher / Ms. Watson (voice, uncredited)Keegan Connor Tracy1Voice
- Jodi WilsonIan Hart1Guest
- Shelby’s wife (uncredited)Paloma Kwiatkowski1Guest
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About this cast
Bates Motel is a contemporary prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, running for five seasons on A&E. The series centres on the disturbing relationship between Norman Bates and his mother Norma, as they run the motel in the fictional town of White Pine Bay. The cast is led by Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, and Max Thieriot.
FAQs
Who plays Norman Bates in Bates Motel?
Freddie Highmore plays Norman Bates.
Who plays Norma Bates in Bates Motel?
Vera Farmiga plays Norma Louise Bates.
Is Bates Motel a remake of Psycho?
No, it is a contemporary prequel set in the present day, exploring the early life of Norman Bates and his relationship with his mother, before the events of Psycho.
How many seasons of Bates Motel are there?
There are five seasons, aired from 2013 to 2017.
Where was Bates Motel filmed?
The series was filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, standing in for the fictional White Pine Bay, Oregon.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026