Steven Spielberg is bringing everyone's favorite friendly ghost back to screens in a major way. According to Entertainment Weekly, a live-action Casper series is in development at Disney+, with Spielberg attached as producer.
Why This Is a Big Deal for Casting Fans
Spielberg's involvement signals this isn't a low-budget nostalgia grab — this is a genuine, prestige-level reimagining of a property that holds serious real estate in the hearts of anyone who grew up in the '90s. The 1995 film remains a cultural touchstone, which means the casting bar is sky-high. Who plays Casper himself? Who steps into the shoes of Kat Harvey, the relatable human heart of the story? And perhaps most importantly — who voices the gloriously chaotic trio of Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso?
These are exactly the kinds of questions that make fancasting so irresistible, and the myCast community has already been hard at work imagining dream lineups for this property. With a Disney+ series offering more runtime than a single film, there's even more room for bold, creative casting choices.
What myCast Fans Are Already Saying
The myCast community hasn't waited for official news to start dreaming big. Across three active fan-cast stories for Casper, Casper, and Casper, a fascinating picture emerges of who fans want to see in this world.
For the role of Kat Harvey, the competition is fierce. Jenna Ortega leads the pack in one story with 4 votes, which feels almost too perfect — her work in Wednesday already proves she can anchor a supernatural story with genuine emotional depth. Katherine Langford has pulled 3 votes in a separate story, and Millie Bobby Brown has also received fan support. That's a remarkably strong consensus around a certain type of performer: young, emotionally grounded, and capable of carrying a genre series.
On the dad front, fans are swinging for the fences. leads with 3 votes for Dr. James Harvey in one story, while and have each picked up votes elsewhere. Jackman in particular feels like an inspired choice — he's got the warmth, the comedic timing, and frankly the emotional range to make Harvey more than just comic relief.