The Cast of ‘Casper’: Where Are They Now?

Christina Ricci as Kat Harvey

Playing Kat Harvey proved on Wednesday to be the perfect, spooky follow-up to Ricci’s famous role as the spooky, pony-tailed Addams family daughter. casper The graduate later made his name as an adult actor, appearing in films such as: Buffalo ’66 And Opposite of gender In 1998.

His career continued to flourish with big and small screen roles throughout the aughts and 2010s. He also appeared on the Broadway stage with Laura Linney. Time stands still Later in 2021, Ricci earned critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Misty Quigley. yellow jackets.

Former child star revisits Addams family universe in Tim Burton’s revival series Wednesday Starring Jenna Ortega. Ricci – who previously worked with Burton on the 1999 horror film Sleepy Hollow – She played one of Wednesday’s school teachers in the 2022 Netflix show.

Ricci’s performance casper The former boy, loved by many, is not a fan of his early work in the ghost classic.

“If you really watch casperI suck,” Ricci said during an appearance on Marc Maron’s show in 2022 WTF digital audio file. “People get very upset when I say that. And I say, ‘No, it’s a great movie. It’s a childhood treasure. But I’m terrible at it.'”

Malachi Pearson as Casper

Following his role in the 1995 film, the voice behind the friendly ghost guest has appeared in shows such as: Full house And Gulf Observer. He even reprized his vocal role once again. casper video game and late ’90s cartoon series Casper’s Frightening New Adventures.

Pearson has since left the screens and embarked on a music career. He currently forms one half of DJ duo Motel Club with fellow artist Matt Cash.

Bill Pullman as James Harvey

Bill Pullman, widowed father and psychic Dr. Before playing James Harvey, he had a well-established career as a leading actor. casper. He starred space balls, Sleepless in Seattle And While you’re asleep opposite Sandra Bullock.

The actor appeared as the US president in the 1996 science fiction film. Independence Day and in the same role for the rest of 2016 Independence Day: Resurrection. Pullman has also appeared in many theater productions and used his intergalactic acting experience to write his own play. Expedition 6 In 2007.

Pullman once again portrayed the president in a television comedy series 1600 pennies and most recently, he played convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh in the Lifetime docuseries about his crimes. The Murdaugh Murders: The Movie It will be released on October 14.

Pullman’s son, Lewis, followed in his father’s footsteps in Hollywood and became a major star. Best Weapon: Maverick and Hulu miniseries catch 22. Bill also shares daughter Maesa and other son Jack with his wife of more than thirty years, Tamara Hurwitz.

Cathy Moriarty as Carrigan Crittenden

The actress behind bitter heiress Carrigan Crittenden also had an impressive resume before her role as the antagonist. casper. Moriarty is Martin Scorsese’s first film in 1980. horny bull It earned Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. He started the 90s with important roles. Kindergarten Police with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Soap dishThe A-list cast includes Sally Field, Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Kline, Carrie Fisher and Whoopi Goldberg.

Moriarty is back to friendly ghost In 1998, Hilary Duff played Aunt Gert in the series. Casper Meets Wendy.

The Hollywood veteran has appeared on television on shows such as: Bless This House, this is us And The Assassination of Gianni Versace: An American Crime Story.

Joe Nipote as Stretch

Nipote voiced Stretch, the fiery leader of the Ghostly Trio. casperbut he is best known for his role as Frankie Waters on the TV show Viper From 1994 to 1999. Nipote voiced Strech again. Casper’s Frightening New Adventures He continued to make guest appearances on shows such as and curb enthusiasm And Suite Life on Deck.

Joe Alaskey as Stinkie

Joe Alaskey, who died in 2016 at the age of 63, was known for his voice acting, including his portrayal of Ghostly Trio member Stinkie. casper. In the late ’90s and early 2000s, Alaskey voiced several Looney Tunes characters, including Grandpa Lou. Rugrats and Sylvester the Cat Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries.

In the last few years of his life and career, he developed his talented impersonator voice. Tom and Jerry And garfield franchises.

Brad Garrett as Fatso

Brad Garrett rose to fame as the first comic book winner. Star Search In 1984, almost a decade before he voiced Fatso, a member of the Ghostly Trio. casper. He went on to play many other animated characters in iconic Pixar films. life of a bug, Finding nemo And ratatouille.

In 1996, Garrett landed a major TV gig playing Robert Barone. Everyone loves Raymondhe won three Emmys for his performance, in 2002, 2003 and 2005. continued to be a star ’till death From 2006 to 2010, she earned another Emmy nomination for her role as Jackie Gleason in the television movie. Gleason In 2002.

Garrett has pursued his stand-up comedy career from the beginning and still performs regularly at his own comedy club in Las Vegas.

Eric Idle as Dibs

Eric Idle, who plays Carrigan’s lawyer Paul “Dibs” Plutzker, rose to fame doing sketch comedy. Monty Python movies, TV series and stage productions. After that casperIdle voiced characters The Simpsons, Shrek the Third, South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut and even covered the 2004 comedy Magical Ella.

Created a comic book hit in 2004 Monty Python play SpamalotIt won the coveted Tony Award for best musical.

Idle overcame all odds after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019 and surviving. He has since joined forces with Stand Up to Cancer to create the Bright Side Fund to support cancer research and the early detection that saved his life.

Devon Sawa as Human Casper

Devon Sawa made a brief appearance as the human Casper at the end of the film, but he’s still grateful for the role that launched his career. On the 25th anniversary of its founding casper In 2020, Sawa shouted out Christina Ricci as the reason for her success in the industry.

“Christina Ricci is a HUGE talent and was a huge part of me getting the role and then continued to recommend me. Now and then. I owe him the world,” Sawa tweeted, referencing the next movie he and Ricci star in together.

With another nod to director Brad Silberling, Sawa continued: “I was there, too. casper For 30 seconds. Malachi Pearson did the hard work. He was very young when they decided at the last minute to bring Casper back to life. That’s why I accepted the role. I’m so lucky @BSilberling chose me because I’d be lying if I said she hadn’t started a job I loved in 30 years. Thanks.”

After that casper And Now and thenSawa has starred in many movies and TV shows. wild america, Final destinationand CWs Nikita. He also played Eminem in the video for the rapper’s song “Stan” and currently stars in the Syfy horror series. chucky.

Amy Brenneman as Amelia Harvey

Amy Brenneman after her Emmy-nominated performance NYPD Blue With a ghostly cameo playing Kat’s late mother casperIt was directed by her husband, Brad Silberling. continued to be a star daylight, In 1996, she starred opposite Sylvester Stallone and then starred in another thriller. Fearsame year.

As the century progressed, Brenneman starred in his own series judging amy From 1999 to 2005. She can also be seen as Violet Turner. Grey’s Anatomy spin off special application. In his latest work, Brenneman stars opposite Jeff Bridges in the FX series Old man.