NBC asks for 'Munsters' remake pilot

Rebecky_Mo

…Entertainment Weekly reported yesterday that NBC has hired Fuller to helm and write a remake of the popular series, which is being described as “Modern Family meets True Blood.” Additionally, the publication reports that creepster director Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy) is in talks to take on a behind-the-scenes role.

Few details are known at this point other than that NBC has only ordered a pilot for consideration. Fuller has a development deal with the Peacock that, in Sept. 2009, was rumoured to be for two years. At the time, he and Bryan Singer teamed up to develop a one-hour comedy pilot called SelleVision that went nowhere, while Fuller reportedly had another pilot on the go then, too.

So far, there is no casting news for the upcoming Munsters reboot, although one snarky TV site suggested Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy) head up the role of Herman.

The original 1960s series revolved around a blue-collared American family who happened to be comprised of legendary movie monsters. It ran for 70 episodes and spawned several made-for-TV movies.

...The series was strong for two years until Batman premiered in colour, at which time The Munsters’ ratings plummeted and the series was cancelled. It was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best TV Show in 1965, but lost out to The Rogues.

I was 100% HELL NO on this idea (ANOTHER Remake? "Modern Family meets True Blood"??), until I saw the names Fuller, del Toro, and Perlman in the story. Now…I'm actually kinda curious as to what these three would produce.

For those of us who've never heard of The Munsters, a few clips:

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And before anyone goes 'Addams Family Ripoffs!!', both shows were actually on at the same time; The Munsters were CBS, Addams Family was ABC.

What say you, APForums? Yay, or HELL NAY.

Kaiolino

It's Bryan Fuller and Guillermo Del Toro, so it should definitely be something to look forward to.

Robby

HELL NO.

Until you see the names attached. At which point it becomes.

Piqued interest.

Tho Adams Family has always been the more popular brand tho, with the movies, cartoons, and relaunched tv series a few years back.

Rebecky_Mo

@RobbyBevard:

HELL NO.

Until you see the names attached. At which point it becomes.

Piqued interest.

Tho Adams Family has always been the more popular brand tho, with the movies, cartoons, and relaunched tv series a few years back.

Now see, that's exactly my reaction to the whole thing. If anyone could pull it off, it's the team of Fuller/del Toro (and Perlman, if they actually get him involved).

Funny thing is, though, that The Munsters didn't exactly disappear after the 60's either; they had a spinoff from 88-91, and 5 TV movies/specials (the last one being in 1996).

Glad the Wayans Bros. never came out with the Munsters movie they were planning though. I'm sure they're very nice guys, but I've never liked their work (on front of or behind the camera).

…Now that I'm thinking of it, I'm surprised we haven't seen anything Re:Addams Family remakes. With the upswing of horror/monster focused media (and remaking old classics), one would think someone would be considering it. They'd never outdo the first two 90's movies though.

Buuhan1

I grew up with the Munsters. My oldest sister still calls me "Herman" to this day over a comedic moment we had when I was very young. I've yet to see the whole series, tho.

Unfortuntely, if there's anybody who can fuck this up, it's NBC.

Kaiolino

NBC is under new management, dude.

Zucker is out.

KaizokuFan22

this will be worse than the 80s color ver.!!!

maybe.

Malintex_Terek

@Buuhan1:

Unfortuntely, if there's anybody who can fuck this up, it's NBC.

@Kaiolino:

NBC is under new management, dude.

Zucker is out.

I don't care what major Western religions say.

COMCAST = SATAN

I'm sure their ownership has no bearing on this highly surprisingly bit of news, but I felt I had to make a political statement.

Ao Kiji

the next in a list of increasingly bad ideas.
it says a lot that more and more people i know are watching british comedies and things on the internet in lieu of what's on american tv as far as sitcoms go.

Buuhan1

@Kaiolino:

NBC is under new management, dude.

Zucker is out.

Fuck yeah! I don't feel bad about watching Outsourced now. This is the first time I've watched NBC since the whole Conan debacle. I remember wanting to get into Community but deciding not to cause NBC had a habit of canceling shows I was getting into. I feel so sorry for Crusoe.

Refii

Modern family is surprisingly hilarious if you sit and watch it.

I hope this remake is good, I loved the Munsters growing up! There are plenty of good actors out there, put some effort into it!

Akumu

Guillermo del Toro is one of my favorites, right up there with Nolan, Scorsese, and Craven, so I'm definitely on board for this.
If not for him and Fuller, I would be way against this.

J-Sack

So uh…. take 2?

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Buuhan1

WTF did I just watch?

Greg

Woah @ 1988 thing. I like Two and a Half Men. I totally admit it's lowbrow ham but…what the hell was that????

J-Sack

You should see

for this if you thought that was something…

GumGumBattleAxe

Naw man…remakes are ALWAYS a gamble, and nine times out of ten they're TERRIBLY done. Munsters? Hell nay I say.

Kaiolino

Nikita, which is now 4 episodes in, is an incredibly entertaining remake, so it's not all bad.

KaizokuFan22

watches YT video thats a new one for me..
this must be another theme opening
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Buuhan1

Hold the fucking phone. THAT went on for 3 seasons, was popular, AND won 2 Emmy's?! Was the pilot just awful (which is why it never aired) and the rest of the series actually good?

Robby

@Buuhan1:

Hold the fucking phone. THAT went on for 3 seasons, was popular, AND won 2 Emmy's?! Was the pilot just awful (which is why it never aired) and the rest of the series actually good?

Well, the emmy's were for makeup and hair. And the daytime emmy's, at that. So even in 88 the competition would have been pretty lean.

And sometimes even shitty shows manage to stick around for 2 or 3 years while good ones die immediately.

Malintex_Terek

…Jason Marsden?

THE Jason Marsden?

Robby

A very young Jason Marsden. Before even Step by Step.