Kieran Culkin, an Academy Award-winning actor celebrated for his role in “Succession,” is officially joining the cast of the long-running animated comedy “Family Guy” as the voice of the Devil. This announcement was made by executive producer and showrunner Rich Appel during the “Family Guy” panel at San Diego Comic-Con, confirming Culkin’s involvement in the series’ upcoming Hulu-exclusive Halloween and Holiday specials. The show, known for its extensive run and often bizarre narrative situations, continues its tradition of producing unique holiday-themed episodes that push its characters into new, exaggerated scenarios, following last year’s high-profile guest appearance by Glen Powell.
The Halloween special, titled “Happy Hell-o-ween,” depicts Brian and Stewie Griffin facing consequences for their cumulative “24 seasons’ worth of bad behavior” by finding themselves in the actual underworld. Their characteristic antics lead them to annoy the Devil, ultimately resulting in the pair taking over the governance of Hell itself. This marks Culkin’s debut in the series, leveraging his recent critical acclaim and Oscar win to bring a distinct voice to the infernal ruler. Additionally, Culkin is slated to appear as a young Caesar Flickerman in the forthcoming “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” further cementing his presence across various major entertainment franchises.
Beyond Halloween, the holiday programming extends to a Christmas special, “The Peter Clause,” which centers on Peter Griffin’s competitive quest to be recognized as Quahog’s official Santa Claus. Upon losing this endeavor, Peter predictably reacts by instigating another memorable holiday disaster, eschewing any mature resolution. Both “Happy Hell-o-ween” and “The Peter Clause” are scheduled for exclusive streaming on Hulu within the United States and will be available on Disney+ in most international territories. Looking ahead, “Family Guy” Season 25 is slated to return to Fox in 2027, with subsequent streaming access provided through Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for U.S. subscribers.
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