Will Arnett is the latest celebrity guest revealed for the “Muppets Haunted Mansion” Halloween special coming to Disney+ this fall. The actor will play The Ghost Host from The Haunted Mansion attraction. Arnett is best known for his starring roles in Arrested Development, The Millers, and provides the voice of Batman in The Lego Movie franchise.
Arnett joins the growing list of celebrities who have been confirmed to appear in the special including:
- Darren Criss as The Caretaker
- Taraji P. Henson as The Bride
- Yvette Nicole Brown as The Hearse Driver
- Danny Trejo as The Prisoner
- Chrissy Metz as The Opera Singer
- Kim Irvine as The Maid
- Pat Sajak as a Singing Bust
- Craig Robinson as a Singing Bust
- Geoff Keighley as a Singing Bust
There will also be celebrity guest appearances from:
- Ed Asner
- John Stamos
- Jeannie Mai
- Sasheer Zamata
- Alfonso Ribiero
- Skai Jackson
- Justina Machado
The “Muppets Haunted Mansion” Halloween special will premiere on Friday, October 8th during Disney+’s Hallowstream event this year.
The Great Gonzo – world famous daredevil artiste, has done it all, seen it all, and survived it all. But on Halloween night, the fearless Gonzo takes on the greatest challenge of his life by spending one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth …The Haunted Mansion.
This marks the Muppets’ first-ever Halloween special and features three new original songs, “Rest In Peace,” “Life Hereafter” and “Tie The Knot Tango”, a star-studded Muppets cast, celebrity cameos, and spooky fun for families to enjoy together.
Inspired by all four of the iconic Disney Haunted Mansion attractions located across the globe at various Disney Parks, the “Muppets Haunted Mansion” includes many hidden easter eggs for Disney fans and “Muppet-ized” sets and props that help immerse viewers in the storytelling experience.
Bill Barretta, Andrew Williams, David Lightboy and Leigh Slaughter serve as Executive Producers and Kirk R. Thatcher is Director.