On Thursday, Disney+ released the official trailer for the first-ever Muppets Halloween special, “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” which will premiere on the streaming service on October 8, 2021.
The new Original Special stars Muppets Gonzo and Pepe The Prawn as they’re challenged to spend a night in the most grim grinning place on Earth…The Haunted Mansion. The new trailer gives us a glimpse of some of the other Muppets appearing in the special. However, they take on familiar roles from the Haunted Mansion attraction, including Miss Piggy as Madame Leota and Fozzie Bear as The Hatbox Ghost.
Starring in the special alongside fan-favorite Muppets, are Will Arnett (as The Ghost Host), Yvette Nicole Brown (as The Hearse Driver), Darren Criss (as The Caretaker), and Taraji P. Henson (as The Bride).
“Muppets Haunted Mansion” will also feature special appearances from Chrissy Metz (as Harriet), Alfonso Ribeiro (as Fred), Edward Asner (as Claude), Jeannie Mai (as Maude), Danny Trejo (as Huet), Sasheer Zamata (as Mary), Craig Robinson (as Bust), Skai Jackson (as Bust), Pat Sajak (as Bust), Geoff Keighley (as Bust), Justina Machado (as Bust), John Stamos (as Himself) and Kim Irvine (as Haunted Mansion Maid).
A “Muppets Haunted Mansion” EP will be released in conjunction with the special and will include three new original songs titled “Rest in Peace,” “Life Hereafter” and “Tie the Knot Tango,” plus a cover of “Dancing in the Moonlight.”
*This article was updated to include additional details around the special’s guest stars as well as the release of the soundtrack EP.
