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Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion.
After opening in 1969, Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion has become an iconic theme park attraction. Disney went on to build four more Haunted Mansion rides around the globe, and in 2003 the attraction was adapted into a film starringEddie Murphy.
Now, 20 years after the original film premiered, fans are invited to visit the Haunted Mansion again, this time with the likes of LaKeith Stanfield,Jamie Lee Curtis,Rosario DawsonandTiffany Haddish, among others. Winona Ryder and Dan Levy also make brief appearances in the movie.
From the leading roles to celebrity cameos, here’s everything to know about the cast ofHaunted Mansion.
LaKeith Stanfield as Ben Matthias
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LaKeith Stanfield, 31, plays Ben Matthias, a paranormal investigator helping to discover the source of the hauntings.
Stanfield has held many roles over the years. He portrayedSnoop DogginStraight Outta Compton(2015) and then landed a recurring role on the hit FX seriesAtlanta(2016–2022). Stanfield even earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2021 thanks to his performance inJudas and the Black Messiah.
In July 2023, Stanfield confirmed to PEOPLE that heprivately wedmodelKasmere Trice Stanfield, whom he proposed to in December 2022. Stanfield is also a father of three and shares one child with Kasmere.
Tiffany Haddish as Harriet
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Comedian Tiffany Haddish, 43, plays Harriet, a psychic hired to communicate with the mansion’s spirits.
AfterGirls Trip,Haddish starred in other films likeNight School(2018) and hosted the reboot ofKids Say the Darndest Things(2019–2021).
AfterHaunted Mansion, Haddish will joinWesley SnipesandKevin Hartin the comedyBack on the Strip, about a man who moves to Las Vegas to become a magician but decides to pursue stripping.
Owen Wilson as Father Kent
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Owen Wilson, 54, stars as Father Kent, a priest called to the mansion to help rid it of spirits.
Wilson has had a decades-long acting career, starring in everything fromAnaconda(1997) toZoolander(2001) andMidnight in Paris(2011). He frequently works withWes Andersonand has starred in eight of his films, includingRushmore(1998) andThe Grand Budapest Hotel(2014).
Off-screen, Wilson dated actressKate Hudsonfrom 2006 to 2009 after meeting on the set ofYou, Me and Dupree.The couple splitfor the first time in 2007, though they dated on and off until 2009.
Since then, Wilsonhas had three children. His first son, Robert Ford, was born in 2011 while Wilson was dating Jade Duell. His second son, Finn, was born in 2014 to his one-time personal trainer Caroline Lindqvist. He also fathered daughterLyla Aranyain 2018 with Varunie Vongsvirates.
Wilson’s next project will be reprising his role as Mobius in the Disney+ seriesLokiwhen it returns fora second seasonin October 2023.
Rosario Dawson as Gabbie
Rosario Dawson, 44, plays Gabbie, a mother who calls in a team to help rid her new home of its spirits.
Dawson has starred in movies likeSin City(2005) andSeven Pounds(2008) and portrayed Claire Temple in five Marvel series, includingDaredevil(2016) andLuke Cage(2018).
Dawsonadopted her daughter, Isabella, at age 11. When speaking to PEOPLE in 2018, she called motherhood “the best role of my life,” and “the most incredible thing.” The following year, Dawson began dating New Jersey Sen.Cory Booker, but theycalled it quitsin early 2022.
Next up, Dawson will be reprising her role as Ahsoka Tano, which she previously portrayed inThe MandalorianandThe Book of Boba Fett. Later in 2023, Ahsoka will gether own spinoff serieson Disney+.
Danny DeVito as Bruce
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Long before entering the haunted mansion, DeVito made a name for himself on the hit comedy seriesTaxi(1978–1983). His role in the series earned him a Golden Globe for best supporting actor and an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. DeVito is also known for starring as the Penguin inBatman Returns(1992) and for his role as Frank Reynolds onIt’sAlways Sunny in Philadelphia.
DeVito was married to actressRhea Perlmanfrom 1982 until their separation in 2017. The couple have three children:Lucy, Grace andJacob. DeVito and Perlmanbecame grandparentsfor the first time in 2013 after the birth of their granddaughter, Sinclair Lucille DeVito, to one of their daughters.
Next up, DeVito will star on Broadway alongside his daughter Lucy, perTheHollywood Reporter. He will also appear in the mystery comedyPoolmanalongsideChris PineandAnnette Bening.
Jamie Lee Curtis as Madame Leota
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Jamie Lee Curtis, 64, stars as the iconic Madame Leota, a psychic who appears in the crystal ball during a seance.
Haunted Mansionwon’t be Curtis’ first time starring in a spooky film. The actress built her career in the genre, most notably starring asLaurie Strode inHalloween(1978) and six of its sequels. She reinforced her reputation in the genre with movies likeThe Fog(1980) andProm Night(1980), earning her the title of “scream queen."
On top of her career in horror, Curtis has starred in tons of other hit films as well, likeTrading Places(1983),Freaky Friday(2003) andKnives Out(2019). She also starred in 2022’s breakout hitEverything Everywhere All at Once, which earned her anOscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Curtis comesfrom a famous Hollywood family. Her late mother,Janet Leigh, is also horror royalty, known for starring inPsycho(1960) — a film that earned her an Oscar nomination. Curtis’ father is the lateTony Curtis, best known for starring alongsideMarilyn MonroeinSome Like It Hot(1959).
Jared Leto as the Hatbox Ghost
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Jared Leto, 51, stars as the Hatbox Ghost, an iconic apparition from the Haunted Mansion ride.
On top of his work as an actor, Leto and his brotherShannon Letolead the rock band 30 Seconds to Mars. The group first found fame in 2002 with their eponymous album.
In his personal life, Leto was in an on-and-off relationship withmodel Valery Kaufmanfrom 2015 until their breakup in 2022. In June 2023, Leto was spotted withmodel Thet Thinn, a.k.a. Beauty, in Berlin.
Chase W. Dillon as Travis
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Chase W. Dillon, 13, plays Travis, Gabbie’s son.
The young actor has held both film and television roles, including the Amazon Prime seriesUnderground RailroadandHarder They Fall.
Hasan Minhaj as a sketch artist
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Hasan Minhaj, 37, portrays a police sketch artist.
The award-winning comedian has starred in mutiple Netflix specials includingHomecoming King,Patriotic ActandThe King’s Jester. He’s also appeared in films likeThe Spy Who Dumped MeandNo Hard Feelings. Minhaj is also set to star in thefilm adaptation ofIt Ends With Us.
He is currently married to his wife Beena Patel, with whom he shares two children.
Winona Ryder as Pat
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Winona Ryder, 51, plays Pat, a tour guide.
Ryder is no stranger to creepy projects. She’s starred in theNetflix sensationStranger Thingssince 2016; before that, she made a name for herself in movies likeEdward Scissorhands(1990) andBeetlejuice(1988). She’s also earned two Oscar nominations forThe Age of Innocence(1993) andLittle Women(1994).
She will reprise her role as Lydia Deetz alongsideMichael KeatonandCatherine O’Harain thehighly anticipatedBeetlejuicesequel. On top of starring inBeetlejuice 2, Ryder will also return for the fifth and final season ofStranger Things— though production has been paused due tothe writer’s strike.
Since 2011, she’s been in a long-term relationship withdesigner Scott Mackinlay Hahn. In an interview withHarper’s Bazaar, Ryder recalled that when she first met Hahn, he didn’t know who she was. “He thought I wasMilla Jovovich,” Ryder told the publication. “He told me I was great inThe Fifth Element.”
Dan Levy as the owner of Crump Manor
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Dan Levy, 39, makes a brief appearance inHaunted Mansionas the flamboyant owner of Crump Manor.
The son of actorEugene Levy, Levy is most known for his Emmy-winning role as David Rose in the comedy seriesSchitt’s Creek. The Canadian actor co-created the show with his father, who also starred in the series.
source: people.com
