News From the World of “BATES MOTEL”

TV guide is reporting that A&E have finally found their Norman to play opposite Vera Farmiga’s Norma with honor going to Freddie Highmore.

British born Highmore is probably best known for his portrayal of the luckiest kid in the world who finds the last GOLDEN TICKET, Charlie Bucket, in Tim Burton’s version of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

“BATES MOTEL” will delve into the inner young mind and workings of the godfather of Serial Killers (for the screen that is) and his sexxxy & twisted relationship with dear old Mommy.

A&E is  set to debut “BATES MOTEL” sometime in 2013.