Ernie Hudson, best known for his role as Winston Zeddmore in the “Ghostbusters” franchise, has signed on to star in the upcoming horror film “Oswald Down the Rabbit Hole,” one of several new horror films taking advantage of classic cartoon characters entering the public domain.
Hudson will play Oswald Jebediah Coleman, a brilliant animator who is cast away to a bone-chilling magical prison. After over 100 years of being trapped there, Oswald’s come-to-life cartoon rabbit is menacing, gruesome, and out for blood.
“I am excited to work with everyone on this production,” Hudson said. “It’s an incredibly creative and smart project.”
The film, scheduled to begin filming this spring, follows the main character, Art, portrayed by Topher Hall (“Single Drunk Female”). Art is the grandson of Hudson’s character, Oswald. When Art and his brother, Evan (Yasha Rayzberg), go on a journey to track down his family lineage, it quickly becomes a bloodcurdling nightmare. They are transported to a place lost in time, shrouded by dark Hollywood magic.
“I had a very specific vision for Oswald’s character and knew I wanted Ernie for this role from the start, as I’ve always admired iconic cinematic legacy,” Lilton Stewart III, Creator, Director, and Producer of the film, said. “Ernie is going to bring Oswald’s unique and vengeful spirit to life in the best way possible.”
“The opportunity to work with Ernie is a dream come true,” Lucinda Bruce, Producer and Founder of Lady of the Light Productions, said. “I couldn’t think of anyone more perfect to portray Oswald in the film and am thrilled for the audience to see what we are working on.”
If you missed the announcement trailer for “Oswald Down the Rabbit Hole,” which was released earlier this year, you can check it out below:
