Live action Casper the friendly ghost in the works?

A live action Casper has been imagined by Canadian filmmaker Jared Pelletier and is pitching a proof-of-concept trailer to send to studios, we hope.

Casper is a 1995 family fantasy-comedy film directed by Brad Silberling.

It was based on the popular cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost.

Live action Casper

The clip is created from entirely existing footage, and there isn’t really a shot of the ghost boy in the sixty second teaser.

Here is the proof of concept trailer for a reimagining of CASPER on You Tube.

‘Terrified and obsessed this movie needs to happen,’ wrote one person on You Tube.

It comes as a horror version of Mary has a little lamb has a terrifying trailer.

However, Discussing Film wrote on X: “A live-action ‘CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST’ series is in the works at Peacock. The series will be a darker take that reimagines the origin of Casper in a coming-of-age story that explores what it means to be alive.”

A live-action ‘CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST’ series is in the works at Peacock.

The series will be a darker take that reimagines the origin of Casper in a coming-of-age story that explores what it means to be alive. pic.twitter.com/WQZeXF5B2u

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 11, 2022

Reactions

The reaction to this news has been mixed shall we say…

1.

Oh my god Casper is gonna become a murderer

— Craig (@CS11__) April 11, 2022

2.

So a coming of age Casper, where he dies in the end.

Not ready for it. No sir.

— lame&depressed (@foreverbored10) April 11, 2022

3.

We’re gonna see Casper die, hell yeah.

— Jeff (@Dinky_Winks) April 11, 2022

4.

Not sure anyone really wants a Casper The Friendly Ghost that deals seriously with the trauma of living after you die or the real implications of a world where there is proof of life after death…https://t.co/TWNQr73lA8

— XLProfessor (@XLProfessor) April 11, 2022

5.

Or this?

If @peacockTV could please refrain from inserting current day politics into the series and focus on creating a compelling story, that would be fantastic.

— Josh Allan (@joshallanmpls2) April 11, 2022

Casper original film – Spoilers alert

Casper is a 1995 family fantasy-comedy film directed by Brad Silberling.

Casper is based on the popular cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost, created by Seymour Reit and Joe Oriolo. The film stars Bill Pullman as Dr. James Harvey, a ghost therapist, and Christina Ricci as Kat Harvey, his daughter. The titular character, Casper, is a friendly ghost who befriends Kat.

The story revolves around the Harveys moving into an old, haunted mansion known as Whipstaff Manor, where Dr. Harvey’s job is to rid the place of ghosts. Instead, he and Kat encounter Casper and his unruly trio of ghostly uncles, known as the Ghostly Trio (Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso). The film combines humor, heartwarming moments, and special effects to tell the story of friendship and acceptance.

The film was notable for its use of early CGI technology to bring the ghosts to life and for its family-friendly, nostalgic appeal. It was well-received by audiences and remains a beloved classic in the realm of family-friendly films.

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