The second season of the popular horror series “Goosebumps” is set to bring numerous changes to curious fans. Premiered in October 2023 on Disney+, the series originates from R.L. Stine’s renowned horror novels. Season one introduced five teenagers who had inadvertently unleashed supernatural forces into their small town; the consequent capture of these malicious spirits revealed secrets of their parents’ pasts.
The executive producers, Nicholas Stoller and Rob Letterman, have shared their vision for the show. Quite interestingly, the show was conceived as a set of characters that coincidentally have to face the storylines from different books while cohabiting in a town. As these characters cross paths, the show transforms into a serialized series, inventing a whole new world and characters. This is clearly exemplified by the crosscutting narrative adopted in the show, which lets multiple mysteries unravel at once.
The cast of “Goosebumps” originally included Isa Briones, Ana Yi Puig, Zack Morris, Miles McKenna, and Will Price, among others. However, with the series being renewed after just four months, Disney confirmed that there would be a shakeup in both the cast and storyline.
Although Disney hasn’t announced a specific date for the premiere of season 2, the first season was aired in late 2023, and production has already begun on the second installment. Fans might likely get to see the new season premiere in either late 2024 or early 2025.
A significant change in season 2 includes new characters, a new setting, and a new mystery for the characters to solve. Showrunner Hilary Winston has taken the reins of the writing team and is expected to continue the narration of Stine’s vision.
Exclusive details about the plot for season 2 reveal the introduction of teenage siblings who discover a threat that prompts a series of events, unveiling a profound mystery.
The inclusion of David Schwimmer in the cast of “Goosebumps” has intrigued fans. He’s staged to play Anthony, a “former botany professor and divorced parent of teenage twins whose world takes a tumultuous turn as he juggles the responsibilities of overseeing an aging parent while having his kids for the summer.” Ana Ortiz, Sam McCarthy, Jayden Bartels, Elijah Cooper, Galilea La Salvia, and Francesca Noel are also among the stars to appear in this season.
If interpretations of Schwimmer’s character are accurate, season 2 seems to be drawing inspiration from “Stay Out of the Basement,” one of Stine’s novels. The book revolves around a doctor who is also a father of two, using his basement for plant testing. As the father begins to show plant-like characteristics, the peculiar nature of his research comes into question.
Executive producers Conor Welch and Pavun Shetty have confirmed Stine’s approval of the show. Stine’s sentiment towards the show was gleaming with excitement after watching the pilot, giving Welch the highlight of his career.
In anticipation of the upcoming season, producer Stoller shares the team’s excitement to delve back into the extensive collection of books written by R.L. Stine, many of which are yet to be explored.
Prepare for the exciting return of “Goosebumps” for its second season on Disney+. With a spectacular twist of cast and plot, there’s much to look forward to.