Sosie Bacon Joins MGM+ Series The Black Tapes
Bacon will play physicist Alex Regan opposite Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in the supernatural drama, with production set for Vancouver in January 2027.
Sosie Bacon has been cast as the female lead opposite Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in the MGM+ series The Black Tapes, according to Deadline. Bacon will play Alex Regan, a physicist who teams with Coster-Waldau's Dr. Richard Strand to debunk paranormal cases.
The Black Tapes is a supernatural investigation drama adapted from the 2015 horror podcast of the same name. Terry Miles and Paul Bae, the creators behind the podcast, are writing and executive producing the series.
John Rogers serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Jennifer Court, Kearie Peak and Paul Bae. The series is produced by MGM+ Studios and is scheduled to begin production in Vancouver in January 2027.
MGM+ will release The Black Tapes in the U.S., UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Latin America.
Bacon's other projects
Bacon recently wrapped production on Season 2 of Prime Video's Scarpetta, reprising her role as Abby Turnbull. She also stars in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside her parents Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon; the film premiered at SXSW and is slated for an April 23, 2027 release through Variance Films.
Quick answers
Who plays Alex Regan in The Black Tapes series?
Sosie Bacon plays Alex Regan, a physicist who teams with Dr. Richard Strand, played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
When does The Black Tapes start production?
Production is scheduled to begin in Vancouver in January 2027.
Where will The Black Tapes be available?
The series will be released on MGM+ in the U.S., UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Latin America.