Cast of Bates Motel

Vera Farmiga plays Norma Bates, the complex and overprotective mother of Norman Bates.

Freddie Highmore portrays Norman Bates, a young man with a mysterious and troubled psyche.

Max Thieriot is Dylan Massett, the half-brother of Norman Bates who has a complicated relationship with his family.

Olivia Cooke plays Emma Decody, a close friend of Norman's who suffers from cystic fibrosis.

Nestor Carbonell stars as Alex Romero, the town's morally ambiguous sheriff.

Kenny Johnson plays Caleb Calhoun, Norma's estranged brother with a difficult past.

Tracy Spiridakos is Annika Johnson, a mysterious woman who checks into the Bates Motel.

Mike Vogel plays Deputy Zack Shelby, a deputy with a hidden agenda.

Michael Eklund portrays Zane Morgan, a reckless member of a drug operation.

Paloma Kwiatkowski is Cody Brennan, a rebellious teenager who befriends Norman.

Michael Vartan plays George Heldens, a charming man who becomes involved with Norma.