Haunted Mansionis a 2023 remake of the 2003 Disney live-action starring Eddie Murphy, and counts on a new star-studded cast. In the film, a single mother and her son hire a crew of quirky supernatural experts to free the mansion where they live from the spirits that are taking over the place.
The original movie is based on thefan-favorite Disneyland ride, and the 2023 remake is directed by former Disneyland employee Justin Simien, director ofDear White PeopleandBad Hair, a movie that similarly blends comedy and horror in a compelling fashion. Viewers can expect plenty of supernatural action and quirky ghost hunters, as well as a cast with a natural talent for comedy. Here’s your complete guide toHaunted Mansion (2023)’s cast and characters.
Rosario Dawson as Gabbie
Gabbie, a mother troubled by the incessant paranormal activity taking place in her home, is played byRosario Dawson. The actress made her onscreen debut in the indie filmKids, already in a lead role. On the big screen, Dawson went on to play Gail in the noir thrillerSin City, Persephone inPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, and Nevada inZombieland: Double Tap. She also has a prominent career in TV, playing major roles in shows such asLuke CageandJane the Virgin. Dawson is also set to lead the series,Ahsoka, releasing on Disney+ in August 2023.
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Chase W. Dillon as Travis
Travis, Gabbie’s son, is played byChase W. Dillon. The young actor is only 13 years old and already has plenty of successful roles in his repertoire, kicking off his career in 2019 in the TV showFirst Wives Club, in which he played Ollie. He went on to play the young version of Michael Che inThat Damn Michael Che, Homer inThe Underground Railroad, and young Nat Love inThe Harder They Fall.HauntedMansionis Dillon’s biggest career step thus far, as it marks his first lead role.
LaKeith Stanfield as Ben
Ben, a quirky paranormal tour guide, is played byLaKeith Stanfield. His prolific career started in the early 2010s; Stanfield has ever since been balancing heavy dramas with good-humored projects. His breakout role was Marcus inShort Term 12, an ambitious kid trying to recover from his suicidal behaviors. His powerful performance inJudas and the Black Messiahearned him a Best Actor in a Supporting Role nomination at the Oscars. BesidesHaunted Mansion,the actor starred in many other movies that flirt with comedy, includingSorry to Bother You, Dope, andUncut Gems.
Tiffany Haddish as Harriet
Harriet, a psychic hired by Gabbie to communicate with the ghosts that reside in the mansion, is played byTiffany Haddish. While the actress made small appearances in multiple TV shows during the early-2010s, it wasn’t until 2016 that she joined the mainstream scenario on the big screen, playing Hi-C, one of the villains of the action comedyKeanu. Haddish went on to play Dina inGirl’s Trip, Vivian inThe Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and La Linda inThe Card Counter. Aside from a brief voice performance inPhineas and Ferb: The Movie: Candace Against the Universe,Haunted Mansionis Haddish’s first Disney project.
Owen Wilson as Kent
Kent, a priest sent to exorcise the malignant forces in Gabbie’s mansion, is played byOwen Wilson. The actor is no newcomer to the world of comedy, starring in over 30 hilarious movies that range fromZoolanderto the eccentric films of Wes Anderson. In fact, Wilson is one ofAnderson’s most frequent collaborators, appearing in seven of his movies. Whatever movie Wilson is set to star, Ben Stiller is likely to appear too as the two have worked in over 10 movies together. In the realm of rom-coms and moving stories, Wilson is most commonly known forMarley & Me, Midnight in Paris, andWonder.
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Danny DeVito as Bruce
To help solve the mystery that haunts the mansion, the historian Bruce is brought along with the crew of supernatural experts. He’s played byDanny DeVito, mostly known for playing Frank in the dark comedy series It’sAlways Sunny in Philadelphia. The actor first rose to prominence in the 70s hit showTaxi,in which he played Louie de Palma. Although TV is his specialty, DeVito appeared in a range of successful movies such asOne Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, The Virgin Suicides, Matilda, andDumbo;a frequent collaborator in Disney projects. Another memorable role of his was the Penguin in 1992’sBatman Returns, and DeVito claims he’s more thanwilling to return to Gotham.
Jamie Lee Curtis as Madame Leota
Madame Leota, the ghost of a gypsy that inhabits the mansion, is played byJamie Lee Curtis. Eternalized as Laurie Strode in theHalloweenfranchise, her collaboration with director John Carpenter graced audiences with other great movies such asEscape from New YorkandThe Fog. In addition, the actress always had a soft spot for comedy, as seen inFreaky Friday, Trading Place, andA Fish Called Wanda. More recently, Curtis won her first Oscar for her supporting performance in the Best Picture-winnerEverything Everywhere All at Onceand played the matriarch of the Berzatto family in the second season ofThe Bear.
Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost
The Hatbox ghost, one of themost traditional charactersfrom Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion ride, is played byJared Leto. The actor is one of the most versatile figures in the film industry, balancing a successful career as the frontman of the pop rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars with his acting occupation. On the big screen, Leto is famous for playing Harry inRequiem for a Dream, Joker inThe Suicide Squad, Angel Face inFight Club, and Rayon inDallas Buyers Club, which earned him an Oscar.
Winona Ryder as Pat
Pat, a New Orleans tour guide, is played byWinona Ryder. Ryder’s character pays homage to Haunted Mansion’s original ride, set in New Orleans. The actress is most commonly known for her role as Joyce Byers in the Netflix sci-fi showStranger Things, yet the peak of Ryder’s career was between the 80s and 90s, when she starred in classics such asHeathers, Beetlejuice,Edward Scissorhands, andGirl, Interrupted.
