May 13, 2013 6:56 am Freddie Revisits “Bates Motel” British actor Freddie Highmore takes on the role of Norman Bates, Hitchcock’s iconic character, in the modern day setting of A&E’s prequel, “Bates Motel”. The show airs on March 18, 2013 at 10 p.m. on A&E. Local 1:20 Gigi Hadid wows in sweeping Met Gala look 1:52 Amanda Seyfried reveals her kids' reaction to her daring metallic Met Gala look 1:34 Nicole Kidman floored over Olivia Rodrigo's AMC ad tribute 1:12 Ariana Grande channels Glinda at 2024 Met Gala 3:45 Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's daughter had cutest reaction to mom's Met Gala dress