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Christina Ricci and Devon Sawa are two past child actors who worked together for a classic '90s film.
Ricci rose to fame in the early '90s, with one of her breakout roles being Kate Flax in "Mermaids." She went on to play Wednesday Addams in two films before scoring the part of Kat in "Casper" opposite Sawa, who portrayed the human form of Casper. The role put Sawa on the map, and the film included an iconic scene that is still well-loved by fans. During this movie moment, Ricci's and Sawa's characters dance together after Casper becomes human, with Casper asking Kat, "Can I keep you?"
While talking to Entertainment Tonight about "Casper" in 2020, Sawa reflected on his appreciation for how meaningful it has been for fans over the years. "I probably will hear, 'Can I keep you?' for the rest of my life, and it's part of me, part of my past, and I'm grateful," Sawa said. "I'm just so darn fortunate that I'm still going at this thing and that I get the opportunities that I get." Years later, it was revealed that Ricci was influential in Sawa landing this gig.
Christina Ricci 'played a big part' in Devon Sawa getting his Casper role
Christina Ricci and Devon Sawa are former costars who show each other support. In 2020, Sawa took to Twitter to share with followers that Ricci had not only helped him get the role of human Casper in 1995's "Casper," but she also suggested him for a part in "Now and Then," in which the two also acted opposite each other. "Christina Ricci is a HUGE talent and played a big part in me getting the role and then went on to recommend me for Now And Then," Sawa tweeted. "I owe her the world. #casper."
In September 2022, Sawa shared a positive message about Ricci as she was nominated for an Emmy for her performance in "Yellowjackets." "Makes me smile seeing how good [Ricci's] doing. What a star," Sawa wrote on social media, per Us Weekly. The news site then asked Ricci about this comment from Sawa in October 2022. "I did see that! But I don't have Twitter so I couldn't respond to it," Ricci said before adding, "I saw it when the news picked it up, and I thought that was so sweet, and I thought, 'Oh, my God, I wish I had Twitter so I could.'" In recent years, the two have revisited their performances in "Casper."
Christina Ricci and Devon Sawa have looked back on Casper
Over 25 years after its premiere, Christina Ricci and Devon Sawa have discussed their "Casper" memories. Sawa spoke to E! News in 2021 regarding kissing Ricci's character in the movie, which was he stated was "very easy" to film. "I don't know why I wasn't nervous. Christina was a beautiful girl, and I was a young boy," Sawa said. "I don't know. The day was just very easy, and everybody was so respectful, and it was exciting. I can't lie, I remember being excited the whole day. It was just a lot of fun."
Ricci was a guest on Marc Maron's "WTF" podcast in August 2022 and revealed that her performance in "Casper" is not her favorite. "If you actually watch 'Casper,' I'm terrible in it," Ricci said. "People get so upset when I say that. I'm like, 'No, it's a wonderful movie ... But I am terrible in it.'" Ricci added, "There was a lot going on in [her life]" at the time of the project.
Sawa responded to Ricci's self-evaluation in an E! News interview. He said, "That's [Ricci's] thing." Then added, "Knowing what I know now, it's just, you're a kid, and you've got a lot to learn, and she's a powerhouse as an actor now. So I get it." He additionally said he and Ricci "run into each other every few years, and it's amazing to see her" and called her "just awesome."
