David Howard Thornton Cast in 'Behind the Mask II' Sequel

WHO:

Variety - David Howard Thornton, known for his role as Art the Clown in "Terrifier," is cast in "Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon."

WHAT:

Variety - Thornton is joining the cast in a key role for the sequel to the 2006 mockumentary "Behind the Mask."

Variety - The sequel will be set 20 years after the original film.

WHEN:

Variety - "Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon" is a sequel to the original film released in 2006.

WHY:

Variety - The sequel aims to reunite characters and themes from the original cult favorite film.

HOW:

Variety - The film will continue the story established in the original mockumentary format.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 20:26 UTC)

David Howard Thornton, best known for his role as Art the Clown in "Terrifier," has been cast in a key role for the upcoming sequel, "Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon." This new film will take place twenty years after the original mockumentary, which was released in 2006, and aims to reunite characters and themes from the cult favorite. The sequel will continue the story established in the original film's unique format.