“Talk about typecasting”: Goosebumps Season 2 Casts FRIENDS Star David Schwimmer But Plays Into the Same Trope That Became a Running Joke in the Show

Goosebumps Season 2 recruits FRIENDS actor David Schwimmer, stirring discussion on the familiar divorced dad role.

“Talk about typecasting”: Goosebumps Season 2 Casts FRIENDS Star David Schwimmer But Plays Into the Same Trope That Became a Running Joke in the Show

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  • Famous for his role as Ross in FRIENDS, David Schwimmer brings his charm to Disney+'s hit series.
  • Some fans find Schwimmer's recurring divorced dad role familiar, sparking discussion on social media.
  • Beyond FFRIENDS, Schwimmer has directed episodes of other shows, making his role in Goosebumps Season 2 even more intriguing.
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Guess who’s back? That’s right, it’s Ross from FRIENDS, aka David Schwimmer, who is joining the cast of Goosebumps Season 2. The 57-year-old is playing a divorced dad with high school twins, causing a ruckus as a former botany professor.

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David Schwimmer as Dr. Ross Geller
David Schwimmer as Dr. Ross Geller in FRIENDS

While his charm is undeniable, a few fans are causing a commotion over the familiar storyline. But hey, Goosebumps generally throws in twists, so we should see where this ride takes us. Get ready for additional frightful stories and surprising turns with Schwimmer in the mix.

David Schwimmer to Feature In Season 2 Of Goosebumps

Fans, now have to learn to expect the unexpected. The cast of Goosebumps Season 2 just got a significant lift with a recognizable face from FRIENDS! That’s right, David Schwimmer, popularly known as Ross from the famous sitcom, is joining the creepy experiences on Disney+’s Goosebumps.

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Just in case you haven’t tuned in yet, Goosebumps is tied into bringing R.L. Stine’s chilling stories to life, and it’s been a hit since its presentation on Disney+ in 2023.

Season 1 had us snared with a center cast, including Zack Morris, Isa Briones, and others; however, prepare for a new setup in Season 2. As per Variety, Schwimmer ventures into the spotlight as Anthony, a single parent with a past as a botany teacher.

David Schwimmer
David Schwimmer and Goosebumps Season 1 (credit: Disney Plus/Hulu and FRIENDS)

He’s shuffling young twins and an older parent in a late spring brimming with extraordinary turns. Furthermore, it wouldn’t be Goosebumps without a secretive danger sneaking around the bend.

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With the commitment of mid-90s secrets and spine-chilling undertakings, Season 2 is turning out to be a wild ride. So get your popcorn and prepare for some creepy fun with Schwimmer driving in Goosebumps Season 2! But some fans are now starting to question the actor’s recurring on-screen portrayal of always being divorced.

David Schwimmer Maintains His Trademark Portrayal In Goosebumps

David Schwimmer
David Schwimmer trying to play the bagpiper in FRIENDS

Schwimmer is well known for his portrayal of Ross in FRIENDS. Indeed, after the show finished, he remained pretty occupied. Apart from playing memorable parts like Melman the giraffe in Madagascar, he’s also appeared in films like John Carter, The Laundromat, and Little Death.

He even tried his hand at directing with the satire Run Fatboy Run, featuring Simon Pegg, back in 2007. But remember how Ross continued to get divorced? It was like a running gag.

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From the beginning, it was simply to make room for himself and Rachel, yet that sentiment dragged on forever, so more separations occurred. Now, in Goosebumps, he’s playing another divorced parent, this time with high school twins.

It appears as though separation is a topic in his on-screen life! Fans are discussing it on social media, and some are even kidding about typecasting. A fan (Original Orange Bird) commented online, “Talk about typecasting.” Others also chimed in.

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It’ll be fascinating to see him take on this new job at Goosebumps. Can’t help thinking about how he’ll deal with the creepy stuff this time!

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Written by Muskan Chaudhary

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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.