Melanie Lynskey talks moving on from Two and a Half Men for Stephen King-inspired series Castle Rock What can be creepier than playing Charlie Sheens stalker? Being transported to a mysterious town inspired by the King of Horror. Lynskey said she had nothing, but fond memories working with the high-profile actor. Bill Skarsgard poses with his Swedish acting brothers: Alexander Skarsgard and Gustaf Skarsgard. Lynskey, who grew up on Kings novels, said she was initially hesitant to take on the role of Strand without the 70-year-olds approval on the series. I really have been a fan for such a long time and of course, when youre doing something that is based on somebodys world, that theyve spent decades meticulously creating, you really want to do it justice.