Disney hasn’t given up on the concept that movies based on its iconic attractions at Disney World and Disneyland can be major hits with viewers, even though the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the company’s biggest moneymakers. “Jungle Cruise” was a somewhat successful example of this technique, as was the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, which is still going strong. Disney is trying again with one intellectual property that didn’t quite work out the first time around. “Haunted Mansion” is back for a second time.
‘Haunted Mansion was initially attempted in 2003 with Eddie Murphy as the star. Box Office Mojo reports that the picture made $182 million worldwide, although its budget was $90 million, and both reviewers and moviegoers trashed it (via Rotten Tomatoes). As a result of this, Disney decided to leave the site alone. There is nevertheless a new “Haunted Mansion” movie planned for 2020, according to The Hollywood Reporter. What can people anticipate from a new film on the famed Disney ride, fans have asked since.
When is the release date?
Due to the fact that the film has yet to begin production, an exact release date for “Haunted Mansion” has not been confirmed yet. However, the picture will be directed by Justin Simien, and principal filming will begin in October in Atlanta, Georgia, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As long as the epidemic continues to rage and safety precautions are taken, it’s impossible to predict when the film will be completed.
According to Disney, if all goes according to plan, “Haunted Mansion” may hit theatres as early as Halloween 2022, should the studio opt to wait until then to distribute it. For those who don’t get their wish in early to mid-2023. How smoothly shooting and post-production go will be determined by how the release date schedule looks over the following couple of years. A position with the least amount of competition looks like a logical choice for Disney’s “Haunted Mansion”. As a result, fans will have to wait for further information to become available.
Who are the casting members?
The cast of the new “Haunted Mansion” film is impressively loaded with well-known actors. When The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Owen Wilson will be appearing in the film, it continued the actor’s long association with Disney. Aside from his role as Mobius in the smash MCU program “Loki,” it’s safe to presume that he’ll be back for Season 2 of the series.
‘Haunted Mansion has also added Tiffany Haddish and LaKeith Stanfield (per THR). In the film, Stanfield will represent a tour guide and Haddish will depict a psychic paid to speak with the dead – presumably those in the estate itself. It’s still unclear who Wilson will portray in the film, but considering that it’s a leading part, it’s likely to be someone vital to the story rather than a minor side character in the film. Although there have been no additional casting announcements, this may change once “Haunted Mansion” begins filming next month, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
What about the plotline?
Disney is keeping plot information of “Haunted Mansion” under wraps for the time being, so we don’t know much about it yet. That publication stated that a family who moves into the estate is the focus of the film, which will examine their experiences with the paranormal. A large part of “Haunted Mansion” will be devoted to the characters of the family, making it more of an ensemble piece.
Thanks to its great cast and narrative, “Haunted Mansion” is shaping up to be a significantly different film than its 2003 predecessor. How well the picture is received by both reviewers and fans will likely be determined by the tale it chooses to convey. We’ll have to wait till Disney provides more information on that front and cross our fingers that Eddie Murphy makes an appearance.
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