The haunting Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine has been a crucial part of our childhood for so long. The creepy stories combined with the thrilling narration never fail to send shivers down our spines. From the talking puppet to the invisible man, Goosebumps has introduced an entire generation to the joys of reading and the fun of being deliciously spooked.
And now, the spine-tingling franchise is being made into a Disney+ TV series, with its release date right around the corner. Prepare to get your hair raised as we dive into the latest information of this spooky new series.
When Is Goosebumps' Disney+Release Date?
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The first episode of the live-action reboot will be premiered on Friday, October 13, 2023, just in time for Halloween festivities. The series was first announced in 2020, developed by Sony Pictures alongside Original Film and Scholastic Entertainment. These developers were also responsible for the two previous titular installments in 2015 and 2018.
Goosebumps is going to be written by Rob Letterman and Nick Stoller. Letterman also wrote the script for the 2015 standalone movie.
Goosebumps' Cast: Everything We Know
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With the original books’ audience being teenagers, the cast for Goosebumps is full of young upcoming stars, such as Ana Yi Puig, Will Price, Miles McKenna, Zach Morris, and Isa Briones.
Justin Long is also in the series as Nathan Bratt, a teacher who’s been involved in a paranormal murder years before. Rachael Harris, who’s in Diary of a Wimpy Kid as Greg’s mom, is also featured in the Disney+ show.
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Here’s the official cast for the series:
- Rachael Harris as Nora
- Justin Long as Nathan Bratt
- Isa Briones as Margot
- Rob Huebel as Colin
- Miles McKenna as James
- Ana Yi Puig as Isabella
- Zack Morris as Isaiah
- Will Price as Lucas
- Tyson Dornn as Tyson
- Ben Cockell as Harold Biddle
Goosebumps' Official Trailer, Episodes, And More
Disney+ released the series’ official trailer just 10 days ago, gaining over 700K views in the process. The trailer features Nathan (Justin Long) and Nora (Rachael Harris), with the former being possessed by a mysterious spirit. The trailer also introduces some iconic supernatural characters from the books, such as Slappy the Dummy.
The reboot will have 10 episodes in its first season, with the first five released as part of the Hallowstream and Huluween events on the Hulu streaming service. The last five episodes will be aired weekly until November 17. The second season of Goosebumps hasn’t been announced yet.
Goosebumps TV Series: What Horror Story Will We Have?
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Unlike the 1995 titular series, the rebooted Goosebumps will not be an anthology series. All 10 episodes will be connected, and the cast will remain consistent throughout the franchise. Here’s Disney+’s description of the series:
“A group of five high schoolers who unleash supernatural forces upon their town and must all work together — thanks to and in spite of their friendships, rivalries, and pasts with each other — in order to save it, learning much about their own parents’ teenage secrets in the process.”
The story follows a group of five friends: Isabella, James, Jeff, Margot, and Isaiah on their endeavor to explore a haunted house. During their expedition, the group accidentally releases a bunch of paranormal creatures into the real world, one of which later possesses Nathan Bratt, a teacher in their school.
Where Can I Watch Goosebumps?
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The audience can watch the much-anticipated series on both Disney+ and Hulu, as part of their annual Hallowstream and Huluween events. The first two episodes will also air on Freeform for their 31 Nights of Halloween.
Conclusion
The upcoming Goosebumps TV series is one of the most-anticipated around, as it will adapt one of the most iconic horror children's books ever. With a star-studded cast and a promising plot that connects all the episodes, the reboot is promised to create a huge scare this Halloween season.
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