Screamboat: Check out who will play Steamboat Willie and latest updates about plot, production team and release date

David Howard Thornton, known for his role in "Terrifier," will play Steamboat Willie in the upcoming horror comedy "Screamboat." The film reimagines Disney's classic character in a horror setting, a Variety report said.


David Howard Thornton’s Role
David Howard Thornton, famous for playing Art the Clown in the "Terrifier" series, is cast as Steamboat Willie in the new horror comedy "Screamboat." Steamboat Willie, Disney’s first version of Mickey Mouse, entered the public domain on January 1, enabling this creative project.


Plot
"Screamboat" is set on a late-night ferry ride in New York. The journey turns deadly when a mischievous mouse begins a rampage, targeting the passengers. The group of New Yorkers must band together to stop the murderous mouse and survive the nightmare commute.

Cast and Characters
The film features a diverse cast. Alongside Thornton are Allison Pittel, Amy Schumacher, Jesse Posey, Jesse Kove, Rumi C Jean-Louis, and horror veterans Jarlath Conroy and Charles Edwin Powell. The combination of horror legends and comedy icons brings a unique dynamic to the film.

Production Team
The production team includes Amy Schumacher, Martine Melloul, Steven LaMorte, Steven Della Salla, and Michael Leavy. Special effects will be handled by Christian Beckman’s Quantum Creation FX, Inc., with creature design by Christian Cordella. The film is executive produced by Kali Pictures, Sleight of Hand Productions, Reckless Content, and Julien Didon.

Release Date
"Screamboat" is set to debut in theaters in 2025. The film will be distributed by Iconic Events Releasing.

FAQs:

What is "Screamboat" about?
"Screamboat" follows New Yorkers on a late-night ferry ride. A mischievous mouse begins a rampage, and the passengers must stop it.

Who stars in "Screamboat"?
David Howard Thornton stars as Steamboat Willie. The cast includes Allison Pittel, Amy Schumacher, Jesse Posey, Jesse Kove, Rumi C Jean-Louis, Jarlath Conroy and Charles Edwin Powell.