Giancarlo Esposito in Better Call Saul and AbigailLegendary character actor Giancarlo Esposito has recently played a role in the critically acclaimed horror movie Abigail, building anticipation for an upcoming slasher movie. The 65-year-old actor plays the character Lambert for the Abigail cast, a criminal mastermind who assembles the team to capture the titular vampire girl. The term criminal mastermind has become synonymous with Esposito, who famously played Gus Fring in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, leading to a slew of similar antagonist roles in shows like The Boys, The Mandalorian, and multiple feature films.

Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, who previously worked on the 2022 Scream reboot and Ready or Not, the 2024 horror movie offers a reimagining of classic vampire mythology inspired by the film Dracula’s Daughter. Esposito plays a supporting role behind a stacked cast of Angus Cloud, Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton, Kevin Durand, and more. Giancarlo Esposito isn’t known for his work in the genre, but Abigail is the first of two big horror titles he has releasing in 2024, adding excitement to the second.

Giancarlo Esposito’s Next Horror Movie After Abigail Is MaXXXine

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Giancarlo Esposito as Lambert in Abigail
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Mia Goth's Maxine stares coldly in MaXXXine's trailer

Following Abigail, Giancarlo Esposito will play a role in one of 2024’s most anticipated horror movies, Ti West’s MaXXXine. The A24 horror film will complete a trilogy established in 2022, with the movie X and its prequel, Pearl. After the first two movies, the budget seems to have increased for MaXXXine, as Esposito is one of several exciting stars who’ll be joining the cast, including Elizabeth Debicki, Lily Collins, Bobby Cannavale, and even Kevin Bacon.

Horror is a typically commercial genre, and while the first two X movies weren’t box office juggernauts, they grossed a decent amount for their budgets. The added notoriety of MaXXXine’s cast, combined with the excitement for a sequel, could make it a big commercial success for Esposito. Currently, Abigail has grossed $28 million, matching its budget, but it’s not too late for the film to climb into the profit zone, making for an exciting year for the veteran actor. Box office hits or not, they’re still exciting projects for him.

Giancarlo Esposito’s MaXXXine Role Sounds Very Similar To Abigail

Giancarlo Esposito’s Role In Both Films Should Be Minor But Vital

Maxine wearing red masquerade makeup in MaXXXine (2024)

Giancarlo Esposito is a phenomenal actor, though he’s frequently been type-cast as villains or general characters who orchestrate things from afar. In Abigail, he doesn’t have a considerable presence, but his role is still integral to the plot and the organization of events. In MaXXXine, all that’s known about his character is that he’ll be playing an agent for porn stars. This likely means his narrative purpose will be similar to his in Abigail, contributing to the film’s horror elements from afar.