TheHaunted Mansionworld premiere atDisneylandwas the first major movie premiere affected by the SAG-AFTRA strike.
None of the on-screen talent was at the event but directorJustin Simiendid address the elephant in the room.
Obviously, were here at a weird time in the industry.
Justin Simien talks ‘Haunted Mansion’Paras Griffin/Getty Images / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
It was really important to me to protect her vision and to realize it the best I could.
Haunted Mansionis inspired by the classic ride at the Disneyland Resort theme park.
The 2023 film directed by Simien is based on a screenplay by Katie Dippold.
Hasan Minhaj and Dan Levy also make an appearance in the film.
Haunted Mansionopens in theaters on July 28.
