Disney+ has greenlit a new live-action Casper series after a competitive bidding war. The project brings in a high-profile creative team to relaunch the classic character for a new audience.
Steven Spielberg joins as executive producer. He previously served in the same role on the 1995 Casper film. Rob Letterman will write, direct, and executive produce. He co-wrote and directed Pokémon: Detective Pikachu and developed the 2023 Goosebumps series.
Hilary Winston will co-write and executive produce. Her credits include Community, The Lego Ninjago Movie, and co-running Goosebumps alongside Letterman.
A Darker, Modern Reimagining
The series takes a modern approach to the classic ghost story. The creative team plans to explore the material with a darker tone. The project draws stylistic comparisons to Wednesday in how it revisits established lore.
The production will combine live-action with CGI to bring Casper to life.
A Coming-of-Age Mystery
The story focuses on a coming-of-age mystery. A new family arrives in a small town and encounters the supernatural elements tied to Casper’s origins.
The project remains in early development. Casting, release timing, and production details have not been announced.
