Exclusive: Darren Criss and Miss Piggy talk Muppets Haunted Mansion
Currently playing exclusively on Disney+ is The Muppets’ first-ever Halloween special “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” which premiered on Friday, October 8
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).
In "Muppets Haunted Mansion" the Great Gonzo – world famous daredevil artiste, has done it all, seen it all, and survived it all. But on Halloween night, the fearless Gonzo takes on the greatest challenge of his life by spending one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth …The Haunted Mansion.
"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).
Best known for his portrayal of Blaine Anderson on the FOX musical comedy-drama series Glee, Darren Criss is playing the role of the caretaker in the film. He won an Emmy for his work on the drama series American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. Criss also appeared on Broadway as Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and headlined the national tour in San Francisco and Los Angeles, in addition to How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Recently, he worked on animated projects such as Rick and Morty as Bruce Chutback and Superman in Justice Society: World War II for DC Comics.
While speaking with BlackFilmandTV.com’s Wilson Morales, Criss and Miss Piggy talked about their experience on this film, especially Miss Piggy, who’s used to taking the lead in any films she’s in.