Needful Things
Norris Ridgewick is a deputy sheriff of Castle County who served under Alan Pangborn and later succeeded him as sheriff. Ridgewick serves a minor role in "The Dark Half" as comic relief. He reappears as a main character in "Needful Things", being one of those manipulated by Leland Gaunt into helping him drive the town into chaos. After realizing his part in it, Ridgewick initially attempts suicide, but instead decides to help restore order and plays a crucial part in stopping Gaunt. Ridgewick was portrayed by Zachary Mott in "The Dark Half", Ray McKinnon in "Needful Things", and Timothy John Smith in the television series "Castle Rock". He also makes a brief appearance in Bag of Bones.