New Delhi

Veteran Hollywood actor Danny DeVito is all set to star in the official remake of 'The Haunted Mansion', reports confirm. 

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The actor will be joining the already stellar star cast, including LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson and Rosario Dawson, of the film.

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Justin Simien, of 'Dear White People' and 'Bad Hair' fame, will be directing the remake.

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Not much is known about the story that is being developed by Katie Dippold. However, it is believed that the latest version follows a mother-son duo who chance upon a mansion that has secrets of its own. The mother and her son are orbited by various other characters leading them to the moment when the mystery unveils itself. 

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As per reports, DeVito will play the role of a 'smug professor'. His last big-ticket movie was 2019's 'Jumanji: The Next Level'.

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Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich will produce the film, while Nick Reynolds serves as executive producer. The film's production work started last week in New Orleans and Atlanta.

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