According to Deadline, a live-action Casper series is in development at Disney+, with Rob Letterman attached to direct, Hilary Winston writing, and Steven Spielberg producing alongside DreamWorks Animation and Universal Content Productions. The project marks a major revival for one of the most beloved supernatural family properties of the '90s.
Why This Is a Big Deal for Fan Casters
Casper isn't just nostalgia bait — it's a genuinely rich ensemble property with roles that demand real casting imagination. You've got Casper himself, the warm-hearted ghost at the center of it all. You've got Kat Harvey, the plucky human girl who befriends him. There's the scene-stealing Ghostly Trio — Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso — who need comedic voice performers who can chew scenery without a physical body. And then there's Carrigan Crittenden, the gloriously villainous antagonist who practically begs for a charismatic, over-the-top performer. A Disney+ series format means these characters get room to breathe and develop in ways the 1995 film never could — which makes casting choices matter even more.
The family-friendly supernatural tone also puts this squarely in the territory where Disney+ has had real success lately, and the pedigree here — Spielberg producing, Letterman directing — signals this isn't a cheap cash-in. That's exactly the kind of project where great casting can elevate everything.
What myCast Fans Are Already Saying
The myCast community has been dreaming about a Casper recast for a while, and the data across three separate fan-cast stories reveals some genuinely compelling consensus picks — and some delightful disagreements.
For Kat Harvey, the most popular choice across stories is Jenna Ortega, who leads the pack in the Casper story with 4 votes. It's an instinct that makes a lot of sense — Ortega has essentially cornered the market on gothic-adjacent, emotionally grounded teen performances, and her work in Wednesday proves she can carry a supernatural family series. Over in the Casper story, fans backed Katherine Langford with 3 votes for the same role, which is another strong read on the character's emotional intelligence.