Disney’s live-action remake Haunted Mansion is ‘set to include cameo from Winona Ryder’

Disney are set to revive an old classic as the live-action remake of Haunted House hits screens in 2023 – exactly 20 years after the original.

And revealing some more details on the film, director Justin Simien has reportedly teased cameos from stars such as Winona Ryder and Dan Levy.

Appearing at Disney’s D23 fan exhibition on Friday, the filmmaker revealed further details on the spooky release – taking to the stage alongside confirmed character Jamie Lee Curtis.

Haunted Mansion is inspired by the Disney’s famous theme park ride of the same name, and is the second edition after it’s 2003 original – which featured Eddie Murphy.

And according to Deadline, Simien confirmed that Stranger Things star and Hollywood legend Winona Ryder would be making a cameo in the film – alongside Schitt’s Creek star Dan.

They will join the main cast, which features Jamie Lee Curtis as the character of Madame Leota, alongside Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, House Of Gucci’s Jared Leto and Owen Wilson.

Original: Haunted Mansion is inspired by the Disney’s famous theme park ride of the same name, and is the second edition after it’s 2003 version – which featured Eddie Murphy (pictured in the 2003 release)

Grand entrance: Jamie Lee Curtis is also set to star in the film, appearing on stage with director Justin Simien during Friday’s D23 exhibition

Actress Jamie appeared on stage with director Simeon during the Disney event, arriving in one of the famous ‘Doom Buggy’ from the ride.

The D23 exhibition, which began on Friday and will run until Sunday, features a slew of new panels, announcements, previews, and trailers for upcoming Disney productions for the next few years.

Haunted Mansion’s story will follow a character named Tiffany Haddish and a priest (Owen Wilson) as they move into a mansion and explore hidden areas of the historic building – finding a room that had ‘not been touched in centuries.’

In style: Actress Jamie arrived on stage in one of the famous ‘Doom Buggy’ from the Disney ride

Star-studded: Schitt’s Creek Dan Levy (left) is set to make a cameo in the new film, with Jared Leto (right) also gearing up to join the cast

While Simeon, who used to work at Disneyland himself, shared his reason for taking on the project.

He shared: ‘For me, there was something about that ride I felt was there in the script.

‘It was funny and full of interesting characters, but with a dark edge to it. I just related to it. It felt I knew how to make it. I love New Orleans and I felt I had a responsibility here to make sure all the little Easter eggs are there,’ continued Simeon, according to Deadline.

Haunted Mansion is set to hit cinemas in March 2023. 

Coming soon: Haunted Mansion is set to premiere in March 2023