Terence Stamp, Wallace Shawn, Aree Davis, Eddie Murphy, Marc John Jeffries, Marsha Thomason, Dina Waters and Jennifer Tilly at the premiere of ‘The Haunted Mansion’ on November 23, 2003 in L.A.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
Two decades ago, fans sawThe Haunted Mansionuniverse come to life in the 2003 film starringEddie Murphy.
Based on the Disney theme park attraction of the same name, the original film told the story of two real estate agents who get trapped in a haunted mansion in the Louisiana Bayou with their two children.
While getting to know the newHaunted Mansioncast, see what the stars of the original filmare up to, 20 years after it first hit theaters.
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Eddie Murphy as Jim Evers
Eddie Murphy.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
WhenEddie Murphystepped into the role of Jim Evers in the 2003 flick, he had more than 20 years of experience in the business, which dated back to his days as a cast member onSaturday Night Livein the ’80s. The comedian’s stacked lineup of iconic roles includes films likeBeverley Hills Cop, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor,Doctor Dolittleand voicing Donkey inShrek.
In addition to his Golden Globe wins, which include the 2023 Cecil B. DeMille Award, he has also won a Grammy, Screen Actors Guild Award and in 2015, he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Murphy is a proud father of ten, sharing two children with his fiancéePaige Butcher,fivewith ex-wife Nicole Mitchell Murphy, a son with Tamara Hood, a daughter with Spice GirlMel Band his oldest son, Eric, with Paulette McNeely.
02of 09Marsha Thomason as Sara EversMarsha Thomason.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, JB Lacroix/GettyBefore landing the role of Sara Evers inThe Haunted Mansion, Marsha Thomason had appeared primarily in television with roles inPie in the Sky, Where the Heart Is, Playing the Fieldand in 2003 landed recurring appearances onBurn ItandLas Vegas.In the years following, the British actress has continued to act, landing roles on series likeLost,Make it or Break ItandWhite Collar. More recently she appeared onNCIS: Los Angeles,The BayandCobra.Thomason celebrated her14 year wedding anniversarywith her husband, Craig, in April 2023. The two areparents to daughter Tallulah Anaïs.
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Marsha Thomason as Sara Evers
Marsha Thomason.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, JB Lacroix/Getty
Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, JB Lacroix/Getty
Before landing the role of Sara Evers inThe Haunted Mansion, Marsha Thomason had appeared primarily in television with roles inPie in the Sky, Where the Heart Is, Playing the Fieldand in 2003 landed recurring appearances onBurn ItandLas Vegas.
In the years following, the British actress has continued to act, landing roles on series likeLost,Make it or Break ItandWhite Collar. More recently she appeared onNCIS: Los Angeles,The BayandCobra.
Thomason celebrated her14 year wedding anniversarywith her husband, Craig, in April 2023. The two areparents to daughter Tallulah Anaïs.
03of 09Marc John Jefferies as Michael EversMarc John Jefferies.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Jamie McCarthy/GettyMarc John Jefferies began his acting career in the early 1990s when he was just a toddler, appearing alongsideHalle BerryinLosing Isiah. After landing a few roles in the years that followed, he was in 2002’sStuart Little 2and starting in 2003, appeared on numerous episodes ofThe Tracy Morgan Show.After his role inThe Haunted Mansionas one of the Evers' two children, Jefferies lent his voice to the seriesFatherhoodand appeared in films likeGet Rich or Die Tryin', Keeping Up with the Steins, Assassination of a High School PresidentandNotorious.He was also featured in HBO’sTremein 2010,Yelling to the Sky, Big Mommas: Like Father, Like SonandNerve.More recently, Jefferies appeared inThe Leo Movie,13th and PineandPhels High.
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Marc John Jefferies as Michael Evers
Marc John Jefferies.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Marc John Jefferies began his acting career in the early 1990s when he was just a toddler, appearing alongsideHalle BerryinLosing Isiah. After landing a few roles in the years that followed, he was in 2002’sStuart Little 2and starting in 2003, appeared on numerous episodes ofThe Tracy Morgan Show.
After his role inThe Haunted Mansionas one of the Evers' two children, Jefferies lent his voice to the seriesFatherhoodand appeared in films likeGet Rich or Die Tryin', Keeping Up with the Steins, Assassination of a High School PresidentandNotorious.He was also featured in HBO’sTremein 2010,Yelling to the Sky, Big Mommas: Like Father, Like SonandNerve.
More recently, Jefferies appeared inThe Leo Movie,13th and PineandPhels High.
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Aree Davis as Megan Evers
Aree Davis' role as Megan Evers inThe Haunted Mansionwas the actress' first and only film role. Since then, she had one-off appearances on shows likeGrounded for LifeandThe Bernie Mac Show.She also appeared on six episodes ofEverybody Hates Chris.Her last listed role, per IMDB, was an appearance on’Til Deathin 2008.
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Wallace Shawn as Ezra
Wallace Shawn.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Nik Morina/Shutterstock
Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Nik Morina/Shutterstock
In addition toThe Haunted Mansion,Wallace Shawn’s résumé films such asManhattan,My Dinner with Andre, The Princess Bride, CluelessandToy Story. Shawn is also the playwright behindThe Designated Mourner, Marie and BruceandThe Fever —which were all adapted into films.
Shawn has been with his partner, Deborah Eisenberg, for more than 40 years though the two have never been married, perThe New York Timesin 2018.
06of 09Terence Stamp as RamsleyTerence Stamp.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Tim Francis/GettyTerence Stamp’s career started in the 1960s. Over the years, he’s appeared inBilly Budd, Superman,Wall Street,The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The LimeyandStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.Since his role inThe Haunted Mansion, the accomplished actor has continued landing parts in films likeElektra,Get Smart, Yes Man, The Adjustment Bureau, Murder Mysteryand most recently,Last Night in Soho. He also returned to the Superman universe and lent his voice to numerous episodes ofSmallvillefrom 2003 to 2011.
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Terence Stamp as Ramsley
Terence Stamp.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Tim Francis/Getty
Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Tim Francis/Getty
Terence Stamp’s career started in the 1960s. Over the years, he’s appeared inBilly Budd, Superman,Wall Street,The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The LimeyandStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.
Since his role inThe Haunted Mansion, the accomplished actor has continued landing parts in films likeElektra,Get Smart, Yes Man, The Adjustment Bureau, Murder Mysteryand most recently,Last Night in Soho. He also returned to the Superman universe and lent his voice to numerous episodes ofSmallvillefrom 2003 to 2011.
07of 09Dina Spybey Waters as EmmaDina Waters Spybey.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Amy Sussman/GettyDina Spybey Waters' on-screen career began in the 1990s appearing in films likeStriptease,The First Wives Club, John Qand shows includingMen Behaving Badly, Six Feet Underand one episode ofFrasier.In 2003, the same yearThe Haunted Mansionhit theaters, she also appeared inFreaky FridaywithLindsay LohanandJamie Lee Curtis. Since then, the actress was featured inJust Like Heavenand lent her voice to the series,Neighbors From Hell. Per IMDB, her most recent credit was in 2019’sChasing Molly.In November 2022, she celebrated her22-year wedding anniversary with husband, director Mark Waters.They share two children together.
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Dina Spybey Waters as Emma
Dina Waters Spybey.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Amy Sussman/Getty
Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Amy Sussman/Getty
Dina Spybey Waters' on-screen career began in the 1990s appearing in films likeStriptease,The First Wives Club, John Qand shows includingMen Behaving Badly, Six Feet Underand one episode ofFrasier.
In 2003, the same yearThe Haunted Mansionhit theaters, she also appeared inFreaky FridaywithLindsay LohanandJamie Lee Curtis. Since then, the actress was featured inJust Like Heavenand lent her voice to the series,Neighbors From Hell. Per IMDB, her most recent credit was in 2019’sChasing Molly.
In November 2022, she celebrated her22-year wedding anniversary with husband, director Mark Waters.They share two children together.
08of 09Nathaniel Parker as Master GraceyNathaniel Parker.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Mike Marsland/WireImageNathaniel Parker is as revered on screen as he is on stage. In 1988, he landed his first on-screen role in the mini-seriesPiece of Cakeand the following year starred inThe Merchant of Veniceon Broadway and in London. He appeared inThe Bodyguardin 1992 and from 2001 to 2007 starred in the BBC series,The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.After starring as Master Gracey in the 2003 Murphy-led film, Parker has continued acting, appearing on shows likeBleak House,Land Girls,Merlin,The Beast Must Dieand films such asFlawless,OpheliaandThe Last Duel. In 2015, he won the prestigious Olivier Award for best actor in a supporting role for his performance inWolf Hall a Bring Up the Bodies.He and his wife, Anna Patrick,share two daughters.
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Nathaniel Parker as Master Gracey
Nathaniel Parker.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Mike Marsland/WireImage
Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Mike Marsland/WireImage
Nathaniel Parker is as revered on screen as he is on stage. In 1988, he landed his first on-screen role in the mini-seriesPiece of Cakeand the following year starred inThe Merchant of Veniceon Broadway and in London. He appeared inThe Bodyguardin 1992 and from 2001 to 2007 starred in the BBC series,The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.
After starring as Master Gracey in the 2003 Murphy-led film, Parker has continued acting, appearing on shows likeBleak House,Land Girls,Merlin,The Beast Must Dieand films such asFlawless,OpheliaandThe Last Duel. In 2015, he won the prestigious Olivier Award for best actor in a supporting role for his performance inWolf Hall a Bring Up the Bodies.
He and his wife, Anna Patrick,share two daughters.
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Jennifer Tilly as Madame Leota
Jennifer Tilly.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Elyse Jankowski/FilmMagic
Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Elyse Jankowski/FilmMagic
Fans will most notably recognize Jennifer Tilly from her role as Tiffany in theChild’s Playfranchise, but she’s lent her talents to many pictures. Aside from playing Madame Leota inThe Haunted Mansion,she’s appeared in JohnnyBe Good, Sister Mary Explains it All, The Initiation of Sarah,Boundand many more. Her performance in 1994’sBullets Over Broadway, earned her an Oscar nomination.
In the newHaunted Mansionfilm, fans will meet Madame Leota again as Jamie Lee Curtis steps into the role.
source: people.com
