Developed by Nicholas Stoller and Rob Letterman, the anthology series Goosebumps premiered its first season in 2023, coinciding with the Halloween season. Following first season success, the show was renewed for a second season, now titled Goosebumps: The Vanishing, with notable director David Schwimmer at the helm.
As Schwimmer takes the lead in this series, a collaboration between Disney+ and Hulu, we’re looking forward to telling you more about it.
What is the Plot of Goosebumps: The Vanishing?
Goosebumps: The Vanishing is the start of a new chapter in the series, and follows the life of a divorced dad, Anthony, who gets to spend summer with his twins, Cece and Devin.
It doesn’t take long for their summer vacation to take a sinister turn as Cece, Devin, and their friends begin exploring the dark mysteries that surround them, involving their dad’s brother who went missing in 1994.
You can catch a glimpse of the series in the recently released trailer by Disney+.
The Cast of Goosebumps: The Vanishing
Goosebumps: The Vanishing boasts a talented cast, and as we mentioned earlier, David Schwimmer will be taking the lead in the upcoming series as Anthony, a divorced dad. Schwimmer is best known for his role as Ross in the popular sitcom Friends. His other work includes Band of Brothers, American Crime Story, and Tangled.
Joining Schwimmer in the cast of Goosebumps: The Vanishing are Ana Ortiz (Devious Maids, Ugly Betty), Sam McCarthy (Dead to Me, All These Small Moments), Jayden Bartels (Side Hustle, To The Beat!), Elijah M. Cooper (A Million Eyes, Line of Duty), Galilea La Salvia (Talia in the Kitchen, Every Witch Way), Francesca Noel (Then Came You, The Miseducation of Cameron Post), and Stony Blyden (Hunter Street, Hope Springs Eternal) among others.
When and Where Can You Watch Goosebumps: The Vanishing?
Just over a year after the release of the first season, the second installment of the Goosebumps franchise, aka Goosebumps: The Vanishing, is slated to be released on January 10, 2025.
This series will have eight episodes, all of which will be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. Don’t forget to renew your subscription to the streaming platforms in the new year.
Conclusion
If you want to thoroughly enjoy Goosebumps: The Vanishing, you won’t have to immerse yourself in the first season, but it is highly recommended nonetheless! Make sure you also keep an eye out for our review of the series following its release.