Exciting news for fans of Ghosts! The popular British comedy is officially getting a feature film, and filming is set to begin next month.
According to the Señal News reports, the movie is titled “Ghosts: The Possession of Button House.” It will bring back the much-loved world of Button House, where a group of funny and friendly ghosts live alongside the human characters. The original TV show aired for five seasons on BBC One and became one of the most-watched comedy series of 2023 in the UK, with its final episode drawing 7.2 million viewers.
The film will be produced by Monumental Television, part of ITV Studios. Major companies like BBC Film, Lionsgate, and BBC Studios are also involved in bringing the story to the big screen.
The original creators and stars — Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, and Ben Willbond — have written the script for the movie. They will also return to star in the film. Other cast members include Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
The film will be directed by Simon Hynd, who also worked on the TV series. Producers say the movie will be a family-friendly adventure full of humor and heart.
The show’s success has also spread worldwide. An American version of Ghosts is currently running and has already been renewed for another season.
Producers shared that they are thrilled to bring the beloved characters back, this time in a bigger and more cinematic story. The movie is expected to release in UK theaters first, with international distribution to follow.
Fans of the series can now look forward to seeing their favorite ghosts return — this time on the big screen.