One of the most beloved attractions in the Disney parks will have its second adaptation to the big screen. Haunted Mansion will star Rosario Dawson alongside a cast of household names. Find out all the details in this note!
Fans of Halloween and Halloween-themed movies are sure to be excited for the next installment. Haunted Mansionmore if they are lovers of Disney. After all, this installment is inspired by one of the most popular attractions in its theme parks. If you are interested in this new version live action, In this note we tell you all the details.
For those who are not fully aware of the beginnings of this attraction, the ride Haunted Mansion it originated at Disneyland in 1959. Later, it also came to Disneyworld, Tokyo Disneyland, Paris Disneyland, and Hong Kong Disneyland.
Also, keep in mind that this film adaptation is not the only one that delivers that was inspired by the parks of Disney. Let us remember that the franchise of Pirates of the Caribbean, so it seems that Disney I would be planning (or at least I would like to) achieve the same degree of success as the movies starring Johnny Depp.
Another adaptation was Jungle Cruise (2021), with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Y Emily Blunt to the head, and soon a movie is coming from Tower of Terrordirected by Taika Waititi and starring Scarlett Johansson.
Now, who will be part of the new version of Haunted Mansion? the protagonist will be Rosario Dawson and will be accompanied by: Chase Dillon, Owen Wilson, LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, and Danny DeVito. The last to join this list were nothing more and nothing less than Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto.
The story of Haunted Mansion will follow Gabby (Dawson) and his young son (Dillon) as they move to New Orleans in search of a better life, only to discover that their stately new home is haunted by ghosts. To exorcise his mansion, gabby hire a tour guide, a psychic, a priest and a historian.
Here we leave the official synopsis of the film: “In this mysterious adventure, a doctor and her 9-year-old son, looking to start a new life, move into a strangely affordable mansion in New Orleans, only to discover that the place is much more than they bargained for. Desperate for help, they contact a priest (Wilson), who, in turn, enlists the help of a widowed scientist turned failed paranormal expert (Stanfield), a French Quarter psychic (Haddish) and a cantankerous historian (DeVito)”.
Who will they give life to? Jared Leto Y Jamie Lee Curtis? The first will play The Hatbox Ghost, a character that appeared at various points throughout the attraction, while Curtis will be Madame Leota, the psychic medium whose head appears in the iconic crystal ball of this popular game of Disney.
The movie was written by katie dippold and is directed by Justin Simon, while the producers are: Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich, Nick Reynolds, and Tom Peitzman. Haunted Mansion is scheduled to be released on March 10, 2023, a week before the new version of wonkaabout which not much is known.
For those of you who recognize the story or find it familiar, please remember that this upcoming film is the second attempt at Disney to adapt this attraction. The first hit the big screen almost 20 years ago and starred Eddie Murphy.
Directed by Rob Minkoff, The Haunted Mansion (2003) was not as successful as expected, grossing just over $180 million worldwide. We’ll see if the next movie Disneythis time starring Rosario Dawsonget the approval of both critics and fans.