Jeff Fahey's Return to Stephen King-Related Roles
Jeff Fahey, who once led a controversial Stephen King film, has resurfaced as the principal antagonist in a new TV adaptation of the author’s work. The casting reveal has surprised viewers who remember Fahey from both genre films and network television.
The Institute's Villain Unveiled
MGM+'s The Institute gradually teases its chief villain—known only as the Man behind the Phone—before finally unmasking him in later episodes. That role is played by Jeff Fahey, marking a notable reunion with material linked to Stephen King.
Jeff Fahey's Notable Roles
Many viewers will also recognize Fahey from ABC’s Lost, where he portrayed pilot Frank Lapidus. Less widely recalled is that Fahey previously starred in the 1992 film adaptation of King’s The Lawnmower Man, in which he played the character Jobe Smith.
The Controversy Surrounding 'The Lawnmower Man'
The Lawnmower Man remains one of King’s most debated screen adaptations. Originally marketed as Stephen King’s The Lawnmower Man, the movie diverged substantially from the story that inspired it, prompting...