Haunted Mansion Movie Casts Danny DeVito To Star With Owen Wilson

Danny DeVito is set to appear alongside Owen Wilson in the latest attempt at a film adaptation of The Haunted Mansion. The screen icon joins an exciting ensemble cast that includes LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, and Rosario Dawson. Justin Simien, the director behind Dear White People, is in place to helm the film. DeVito has been busy filming a sequel to his hit 1988 comedy Twins, alongside co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger.

THR has reported that DeVito will join the cast of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion. DeVito, who recently wrapped filming of season 15 of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, is said to be playing a smug professor in the film. Disney has been developing a new adaptation of their iconic theme park ride for several years now following the disappointing reception of the Eddie Murphy-starring 2003 effort.

Details of the film’s story have been kept under wraps. The screenplay by Spy writer, Katie Dippold, supposedly revolves around a mother and son who come into contact with a mansion that hosts a range of paranormal characters. The project has gone through various stages of development over the years. At one point, Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro was in place to direct his vision of The Haunted Mansion, with Ryan Gosling in talks to star.

Fans of the ride may be cautiously optimistic for this new film, which has gathered an incredibly talented cast. Filming on the project began last week in New Orleans and Atlanta. A release date for The Haunted Mansion hasn’t yet been confirmed.