Daniel Zovatto is a Costa Rican actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. Born in 1991, he gained recognition for roles in horror films like It Follows and Don’t Breathe. He currently stars as serial killer Rodney Alcala in Netflix’s Woman of the Hour.
Highlights
- Daniel Zovatto plays Rodney Alcala in Woman of the Hour.
- Zovatto is known for his roles in horror films like It Follows and Don’t Breathe.
- He previously appeared in TV shows such as Fear the Walking Dead and Penny Dreadful: City of Angels.
- Zovatto recently starred alongside Russell Crowe in The Pope’s Exorcist (2023).
- His portrayal of Alcala was shaped by studying the killer’s photography and personal history.
Daniel Zovatto shines in Woman of the Hour as the notorious serial killer Rodney Alcala.
This Netflix film, directed by Anna Kendrick, showcases the horrifying story of Alcala, who appeared on the hit TV show The Dating Game while hiding his dark secret as a murderer.
Zovatto, born in San Jose, Costa Rica in 1991, moved to New York to pursue theater but later shifted to Los Angeles.
His fascination with horror films, which started when his father introduced him to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, led to his breakout role in the 2013 horror movie Beneath, where he fought a giant man-eating catfish.
He then took on prominent roles in It Follows (2014) and Don’t Breathe (2016), solidifying his place in the horror genre.
Fans of Zovatto might also recognize him from Lady Bird (2017) or his TV appearances in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Fear the Walking Dead, and leading roles in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels and Station Eleven.
Most recently, he starred alongside Russell Crowe in The Pope’s Exorcist (2023), playing a Spanish priest.
In Woman of the Hour, Zovatto takes on one of his most challenging roles, portraying Alcala, a serial killer with a talent for photography.
To prepare, Zovatto worked closely with director Anna Kendrick and studied Alcala’s disturbing photo collection, helping him understand the charisma and manipulation that Alcala used to lure victims.
Zovatto’s careful research and nuanced performance bring Alcala’s story to life, making Woman of the Hour a must-watch for true crime enthusiasts.
