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Devon Sawa says he has learned to embrace his fame from Casper
Actor Devon Sawa says he once struggled with being recognized for his role in the 1995 fantasy film Casper.
He played Casper in human form opposite Christina Ricci.
The film is remembered for the line “Can I keep you?”, which Sawa says people still associate with him.
He once resisted talking about the role because he wanted to be seen as a serious actor.
He now says he has learned to embrace Casper because it helped bring him to where he is today.
Sawa has since appeared in films and television shows, and currently stars in Coven Academy as warlock teacher Mr. Peter Cole.
Devon Sawa says he has learned to embrace the attention he receives for starring in Casper.
Sawa said the film’s popularity meant people continued to associate him with its memorable line, “Can I keep you?”
He said he once resisted talking about the role but now sees it as what helped bring him to where he is.
Sawa played Casper in human form opposite Christina Ricci in the 1995 film.
He currently stars in Coven Academy as warlock teacher Mr. Peter Cole.
- Who
- Devon Sawa, actor and Coven Academy star.
- What
- He said he has learned to embrace the fame and attention he receives for Casper.
- When
- In a recent interview; the article was published October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Sawa said Casper helped bring him to where he is, and people continue to remember the film and its dialogue.
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Sawa starred as Casper in human form in the film Casper, opposite Christina Ricci.
Sawa discussed his changing attitude toward the attention he receives for the role.
- Film
- Casper (1995)
- Role
- Casper in human form
- Co-star
- Christina Ricci
- Current series
- Coven Academy
- Current role
- Warlock teacher Mr. Peter Cole
What people are saying
But… I gotta embrace it. It’s why I’m here. It’s what got me here.
There will always be Casper stuff.
There was a time in my life I was like, ‘I don’t wanna talk about Casper. How dare you? I’m a thespian,’ you know?











