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Kieran Culkin Cast as Devil in 'Family Guy' Halloween Special
Confirmed
In Short: At the San Diego Comic-Con panel in July, executive producer and showrunner Rich Appel announced that Kieran Culkin, who has starred in 'Succession,' will voice the Devil in 'Family Guy's' upcoming Halloween special.
At the San Diego Comic-Con panel in July, executive producer and showrunner Rich Appel announced that Kieran Culkin, who has starred in 'Succession,' will voice the Devil in 'Family Guy's' upcoming Halloween special, 'Happy Hell-o-Ween.' The episode, which premieres on October 5 on Hulu and Disney+, features Stewie and Brian's misadventures in Hell.
In the special, Stewie and Brian find themselves in charge of Hell after annoying even the Devil himself, as seen in an exclusive clip from Animation World Network. Culkin's casting was confirmed to be a result of his enthusiasm for the show, as Appel noted, 'We happily discovered that Kieran is a fan of the show and he enthusiastically embraced it.
Culkin expressed his enjoyment in playing the Devil and his interest in reprising the role in future episodes. The special marks the first time Culkin has voiced a character on 'Family Guy,' adding a new voice to the long-running series that has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series and has won multiple Emmys for voice acting.
The process of creating each 'Family Guy' episode is extensive, taking about 14 months from table read to final cut, according to Variety. This lengthy production timeline ensures that the show avoids timely subject matter, allowing for a consistent creative process.
Since its debut in 1999, 'Family Guy' has become a staple of animated comedy, with Seth MacFarlane winning three Emmys for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance and series writer Mike Henry winning once. The show's commitment to quality and its unique humor have made it a favorite among fans for over two decades.
Background
Family Guy is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on January 31, 1999, following Super Bowl XXXIII, with the rest of the first season airing from April 11, 1999.
What's confirmed
- At the San Diego Comic-Con panel in July, executive producer and showrunner Rich Appel announced that Kieran Culkin, who has starred in 'Succession,' will voice the Devil in 'Family Guy's' upcoming Halloween special, 'Happy Hell-o-Ween.' The episode, which premieres on October 5 on Hulu and Disney+, features Stewie and Brian's misadventures in Hell.
- In the special, Stewie and Brian find themselves in charge of Hell after annoying even the Devil himself, as seen in an exclusive clip from Animation World Network. Culkin's casting was confirmed to be a result of his enthusiasm for the show, as Appel noted, 'We happily discovered that Kieran is a fan of the show and he enthusiastically embraced it.
- Culkin expressed his enjoyment in playing the Devil and his interest in reprising the role in future episodes. The special marks the first time Culkin has voiced a character on 'Family Guy,' adding a new voice to the long-running series that has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series and has won multiple Emmys for voice acting.
- The process of creating each 'Family Guy' episode is extensive, taking about 14 months from table read to final cut, according to Variety. This lengthy production timeline ensures that the show avoids timely subject matter, allowing for a consistent creative process.
- Since its debut in 1999, 'Family Guy' has become a staple of animated comedy, with Seth MacFarlane winning three Emmys for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance and series writer Mike Henry winning once. The show's commitment to quality and its unique humor have made it a favorite among fans for over two decades.
What's still developing
- The duo think they’re headed to the heavenly afterlife only to arrive at the office of the Devil (voiced by Culkin), who seems overwhelmed by his job.