Devon Sawa of Coven Academy Fights for Recognition Years After Playing 'Casper': 'I Have to Embrace It'

Devon Sawa spoke about starring in the fantasy film Casper and his efforts to win over fans regarding it. In a recent interview, the Coven Academy actor revealed why talking about the role that many millennials remember him for has been difficult. "It doesn't matter what I'm doing these days. It doesn't matter how […]

Devon Sawa talked about starring in the fantasy movie Casper and trying to get fans to accept it.

In a recent interview, the Coven Academy actress revealed why it was difficult for her to talk about the role that many millennials will remember her for.

"No matter what I'm doing these days. No matter how cool the project is, I always have to say, 'Can I hold you?'" Sava told People. "There's always going to be Casper stuff."

Sava starred as Casper in human form opposite Christina Ricci in the 1995 film. One of the most memorable scenes is when Sawa asks, "Can I hold you?" Due to the popularity of the film, Sawa constantly recalled the line and the role, which took him a long time. 'Coven Academy' trailer Watch related stories trailer reveals forbidden love triangle and explosive powers in supernatural witch series.

There was a time in my life when I said, I don't want to talk about Casper. how dare you I'm a thespian, you know? Sava said. “But… I have to embrace it. That's why I'm here. That's what got me here."

After Casper (1995), Sava acted in Now and Then (1995), Boys Club (1997), Wild America (1997), Final Destination (2000), etc. His television credits include Action Man (1995), Nikita (2010), Hawaii Five-0 (2018), MacGyver (2020), Magnum.P.I. (2021), Chucky (2021), The Hacks (2022), Murder in a Small Town (2024), Twisted Metal (2025), etc.

Sava currently stars on Freeform and Disney+'s Coven Academy, playing the warrior teacher Mr. Peter Cole. In the series, he shares credits with Tiffani Thiessen, Malina Wiseman, Malachi Barton, and more.

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