The highly anticipated second season of Goosebumps on Disney+ has made a major casting announcement, with David Schwimmer set to take on a lead role in the show. Schwimmer, best known for his role in the iconic series Friends, will be joining the cast of the popular series based on R.L. Stine's beloved books.
Disney+ decided to renew Goosebumps for a second season earlier this year, opting to transform the show into an anthology format rather than continuing the storyline from the first season. The logline for season two teases an intriguing plotline, with teenage siblings stumbling upon a mysterious threat that leads them on a journey to unravel a profound mystery involving the disappearance of four teenagers in 1994.
In this upcoming season, Schwimmer will portray Anthony, a former botany professor and divorced parent of teenage twins who finds himself navigating the challenges of caring for an aging parent while looking after his kids for the summer.
The first season of Goosebumps performed well for Disney+, garnering an impressive 1.9 billion minutes of viewing time in the United States within four weeks of its premiere in October 2023, according to Nielsen data. The initial season featured a talented ensemble cast including Zack Morris, Isa Briones, Miles McKenna, Anna Yi Puig, Will Price, Rachael Harris, and Justin Long.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television for Disney Branded TV, Goosebumps was developed by Nicholas Stoller and Rob Letterman, with a team of executive producers that includes showrunner Hilary Winston, Neal H. Moritz, Iole Lucchese, Caitlin Friedman, Pavun Shetty, Conor Welch, and Erin O’Malley.
Schwimmer, who recently starred in and executive produced the comedy series Intelligence and the film Little Death, has an impressive acting resume that spans from his iconic role in Friends to acclaimed projects like American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson. He has also showcased his directing skills in various plays and television episodes.
With his latest role in Goosebumps, Schwimmer continues to captivate audiences with his versatile talents, promising an exciting addition to the show's second season. Fans can look forward to seeing him bring Anthony to life in this thrilling new chapter of the Goosebumps series.
