David Schwimmer SaysGoosebumps: The VanishingWas His 'First Chance' to Take On 'Horror' Role: 'I Had Such a Good Time'

Mar. 15, 2025

David Schwimmer speaks at the ‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’ panel on Oct. 20, 2024 in New York City.Photo:Jason Mendez/Getty

Jason Mendez/Getty

David Schwimmerhad no fear when it came to making his first foray into horror.

TheFriendsalum, 57, shared duringGoosebumps: The Vanishingpanel at New York Comic Con on Sunday, Oct. 20 that he had “such a good time” filming the horror-comedy anthology, which premieres on Disney+ and Hulu on Jan. 10.

“I’m such a fan of horror and this was my first chance to do it, so thank you again for [this show], it’s a blast,” he said.

The actor noted the foundation for the latest chapter of the anthology series based on R.L. Stine’sGoosebumpsbooks is an “emotional, grounded backstory” for the characters.

He added the upcoming series is an “action comedy with a lot of great suspense.”

David Schwimmer in ‘Goosebumps The Vanishing’.Hulu/Disney+

Hulu/Disney+

Schwimmer is not the firstFriendsstar to try their hand at the horror genre.Courteney Coxfamously starred as Gale Weathers in theScreamfranchise whileJennifer Anistonappeared in the 1993 comedy horror filmLeprechaun.

As for Schwimmer, he plays divorced dad Anthony who is hosting his twins, Cece and Devin, at his Gravesend, Brooklyn, home for the summer inGoosebumps: The Vanishing.

The show will chronicle the twins “adjusting to life with their recently divorced dad, Anthony. When the duo discovers a threat stirring, they quickly realize that dark secrets are among them, triggering a chain of events that unravel a profound mystery,” according to an official synopsis.

“As they delve into the unknown, Devin, Cece and their friends — Alex, CJ and Frankie — find themselves entangled in the chilling tale of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994,” the description continues.

In the trailer for the show, Anthony ominously warns the children about his one house rule.

“I want you to have a really fun and also safe summer out here,” he explains. “I only have one rule: stay out of the basement.”

Cece (Jayden Bartels)and Devin then come to realize their uncle was one of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in Gravesend three decades ago, setting them on a quest to uncover answers.

Later in the clip, Anthony receives a package from the police returning the clothes his brother was wearing when he went missing, prompting him to do some investigating of his own.

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Goosebumps: The Vanishingpremieres all eight episodes on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, on Disney+ and Hulu.

source: people.com