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Casper: A Spirited Beginning

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Casper: A Spirited Beginning is a 1997 fantasy comedy prequel exploring the origins of the Casper the Friendly Ghost character from Harvey Comics. The film features an ensemble cast including Steve Guttenberg and Lori Loughlin, and was produced by multiple companies before its release by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. It diverges from the 1995 “Casper” movie due to its direct-to-video format and altered continuity.

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info Casper: A Spirited Beginning Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1997

help Casper: A Spirited Beginning FAQ

Is Casper: A Spirited Beginning a sequel or a prequel?

It is a 1997 direct-to-video prequel about Casper's early days as a ghost. It does not fit neatly with the continuity of the 1995 theatrical Casper film, so it works best as a separate Harvey and Saban interpretation. [Casper: A Spirited Beginning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casper:_A_Spirited_Beginning)

Who stars in Casper: A Spirited Beginning?

Steve Guttenberg and Lori Loughlin lead the live-action cast, with Rodney Dangerfield and Michael McKean also appearing. Jeremy Foley is credited as Casper, while James Earl Jones and Pauly Shore are among the voice cast. [Casper: A Spirited Beginning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casper:_A_Spirited_Beginning)

What studios made the 1997 Casper prequel?

The film was produced through The Harvey Entertainment Company and Saban Entertainment, with Brookwell McNamara Entertainment and Fox Family Films also credited. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released it on September 9, 1997. [Casper: A Spirited Beginning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casper:_A_Spirited_Beginning)

Is Casper: A Spirited Beginning connected to Casper Meets Wendy?

Yes, Casper Meets Wendy followed in 1998 as another Saban and 20th Century Fox direct-to-video Casper film. The two belong to the same late-1990s home-video line rather than continuing the 1995 Amblin and Universal movie's story. [Casper films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casper_the_Friendly_Ghost_in_film)

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