The Munsters (2022 film)

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The Munsters
The munster 2022 logo.jpeg
Official logo
Directed byRob Zombie
Written byRob Zombie
Based on
Produced byRob Zombie
Starring
Edited byGlenn Garland
Production
companies
  • Spookshow International Films
  • Universal 1440 Entertainment
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Munsters (also known as Rob Zombie's The Munsters) is an upcoming American comedy film produced, written, and directed by Rob Zombie, based on the 1960s family television sitcom of the same name. It stars Sheri Moon Zombie, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Daniel Roebuck, Richard Brake and Sylvester McCoy.

The Munsters is set to be released by Universal Pictures theatrically while simultaneously being streamed on the streaming service, Peacock.

Cast[]

Main article: List of The Munsters characters

The characters Eddie Munster and Marilyn Munster will make an appearance in the film.

Development[]

Pre-production[]

In March 2021, it was reported through various news outlets that Rob Zombie was developing a feature film adaptation of the 1960s television series, The Munsters.[4] In April of the same year, it was also reported that the project was being developed as a simultaneous theatrical and Peacock exclusive film.[5]

In June 2021, Zombie confirmed these negotiations with his next feature film officially being The Munsters, with the filmmaker serving as writer/director on the project. Zombie, a life-long fan of the television series, stated that he had pursued developing a film for over twenty years.[6][7] In July 2021, the filmmaker's wife Sheri Moon Zombie stated that the film was in the pre-production stage with the crew currently scouting for filming locations.[8] Rob Zombie revealed later that month that the character designs would be faithful to the source material, and that an exact replica of the Mockingbird Lane Mansion was being made for the film.[9][10][11]

Through pre-production, Zombie had been posting continually on his Instagram updating fans on the status of the film. On July 19, 2021, Zombie revealed the empty location that would be turned into the Munster's neighborhood. The only thing done at that point had been the grading for where the road would be paved.[12] His next update came on July 21 with a glimpse at the early sculpting for Herman Munster's head prosthetic.[13] Sometime between the 19th of July and the 24th, construction had begun for the Munster's home, and the neighboring houses, in addition to drains being dug, and curbs being laid that would eventually edge the road.[14] The asphalt for the road was in place by August 8, 2021.[15]

Casting[]

On October 18, 2021, Zombie officially revealed the first members of the cast, including Jeff Daniel Phillips, his wife Sheri Moon Zombie, and Dan Roebuck.[16]

Filming[]

Principal photography began in Budapest, Hungary.[17]

Release[]

The Munsters is planned to be released simultaneously in theaters and via streaming on Peacock in the United States.[18][19] Referring to Zombie's previous R-rated films, he announced "for those of you speculating, wondering and assuming that The Munsters would be dirty, violent and nasty... well, you are wrong, the film is rated PG".[20]

References[]

  1. ^ Zinski, Dan (January 14, 2022). "The Munsters Image: Rob Zombie Reveals First Look At Catherine Schell's Character". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  2. ^ March 11, Clark Collis; EST, 2022 at 03:12 PM. "First look at Cassandra 'Elvira' Peterson in Rob Zombie's reboot of 'The Munsters'". EW.com.
  3. ^ Squires, John (March 11, 2022). "Rob Zombie Shares First Look at Cassandra Peterson in 'The Munsters' Movie!".
  4. ^ Murphy, Charles (April 2021). "Exclusive: Rob Zombie Set to Helm 'The Munsters' Film for Universal". Murphy's Multiverse. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  5. ^ Miska, Brad (April 19, 2021). "Rob Zombie's 'The Munsters' Could Be a Peacock Exclusive [Rumor]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  6. ^ Ferme, Antonio (June 7, 2021). "Rob Zombie Set to Direct 'The Munsters' Movie". Variety. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  7. ^ Welk, Brian (June 7, 2021). "Rob Zombie to Direct 'The Munsters' Movie Based on '60s Sitcom". The Wrap. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  8. ^ Barnhardt, Adam (July 2, 2021). "The Munsters: Sheri Moon Zombie Offers Status Update on Rob Zombie's Reboot". Comicbook.com. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  9. ^ Pedersen, Erik; Grobar, Matt (July 12, 2021). "Rob Zombie Unveils 'Munsters' House Blueprint, Teasing Return To Mockingbird Lane". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  10. ^ Nelson, Jeff (July 14, 2021). "Rob Zombie Reveals The Munsters Wardrobe For Lily & Herman". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  11. ^ Nelson, Jeff (July 15, 2021). "Rob Zombie Teases Grandpa Munster's New Look In The Munsters". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  12. ^ "RobZombieOfficial - Instagram - July 19th Post". Instagram. July 19, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  13. ^ "RobZombieOfficial - Instagram - July 21st Post". Instagram. July 21, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  14. ^ "RobZombieOfficial - Instagram - July 24th Post". Instagram. July 24, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  15. ^ "@RobZombieOfficial - Instagram - August 8, 2021 Post". Instagram. August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  16. ^ Tangcay, Jazz (October 18, 2021). "'The Munsters' First Look: Rob Zombie Shares the Cast in Costume in Front of the Iconic Mansion". Variety. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  17. ^ Shafer, Ellise (June 12, 2021). "Rob Zombie Reveals Blueprint for 'The Munsters' House in Upcoming Film". Variety. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  18. ^ Zinski, Dan (June 7, 2021). "Rob Zombie's Munsters Movie Confirmed With Official Logo". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  19. ^ Cingrana, Joe (April 20, 2021). "Rob Zombie's reboot of 'The Munsters' might be coming straight to streaming". MSN.com. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  20. ^ Sharf, Zack (March 10, 2022). "Rob Zombie Says 'The Munsters' Reboot Is Rated PG: It's Not 'Dirty, Violent and Nasty'". Variety. Retrieved March 10, 2022.

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