Key takeaways:
– David Schwimmer will star in the second season of Goosebumps on Disney+.
– Season two will transform into an anthology series.
– Schwimmer’s character is a divorced botany professor juggling family responsibilities.
– The new season will consist of eight episodes, two fewer than the inaugural season.
– The season renews with promises of fresh mysteries and deeper explorations of R.L. Stine’s creations.
Disney+, the renowned streaming service, is ready to unveil the second season of Goosebumps with famed Friends actor David Schwimmer in a riveting new role. The series is an adaptation of R.L. Stine’s beloved children’s horror books.
The Show’s Transformation
Following its renewal last month, Goosebumps is set to transition into an anthology format departing from the initial season’s storyline. The focus for the new season will be teenage siblings embarking on a heart-stopping mystery. They will uncover a menacing specter, which triggers a series of events. The intrigue unfolds as they delve into the baffling account of four teenagers who disappeared without a trace in 1994.
Schwimmer’s Role
Schwimmer, familiar to many as Ross from the globally adored sitcom Friends, takes on the character of Anthony. He’s a dedicated ex-botany professor and a divorced father of teen daughters. The multi-layered storyline sees him balancing the role of caretaker to an elderly parent while hosting his children over the summer.
Production Details
Season two will roll out with eight episodes, which is two less than its predecessor. The brains behind the season include Rob Letterman, director of the first Goosebumps movie and Detective Pikachu. He has co-developed the series with Hilary Winston (Community) who also serves as the executive producer alongside Letterman.
Renewal Reactions
Following the announcement of the renewal, Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, was keen to express his enthusiasm. He praised the series for its thrilling plotline and humor, attributing this to the show being one of Disney’s most-watched in the previous year. He also confirmed a collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and Scholastic Entertainment for season two.
Echoing Ayo’s views, Katherine Pope, Sony Pictures Television Studios president, appreciated the team’s collective hard work and their success in engaging the new generation fans alongside the ones who grew up reading R.L. Stine’s famous Goosebumps series.
With its thrilling narrative and stellar casting, the second season is bracing to keep audiences engrossed while leaving them eagerly anticipating subsequent episodes. As we count down the days, it’s clear that when it comes to chilling mysteries and gripping storytelling, Goosebumps season two is one to watch.
