Rob Zombie’s The Munsters Movie is rumoured to start streaming as a Peacock exclusive. The outlet Murphy’s Multiverse reported that Zombie was set to make a new live-action movie adaptation of The Munsters for Universal Pictures. While the news still has yet to be officially confirmed by Zombie or the studio, the shooting was scheduled to begin in Budapest in May, according to sources.
Further information
Now, a new rumor reveals a little bit about the story. According to them, the plan for Rob Zombie’s Munsters movie is for the project to be developed for NBC Universal’s streaming service Peacock. The movie might also premiere in theaters courtesy of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment on the same day it starts streaming on Peacock, similar to what Warner Bros. has been doing with its HBO Max releases.
The rumor also states that the budget for The Munsters by Rob Zombie around the $30-40 million range. When Murphy’s Multiverse first reported the story, the revelations showed that the cast would include Sheri Moon Zombie as the protagonist Lily Munster while Daniel Phillips will star as Herman.
Other undisclosed roles were that of frequent Zombie collaborators – Richard Brake and Daniel Roebuck alongside Cassandra Peterson (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), and Jorge Garcia (Lost).
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While Zombie usually fairs well for his excessively violent and vulgar movies, his appreciation for The Munsters is no news to his fans.
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Background
Originally developed by Norm Liebmann and Ed Haas, The Munster aired for 70 episodes from 1964 and 1966. Ever since then, the series has maintained a large cult following, including Rob Zombie himself. Its original cast featured Yvonne De Carlo as Lily, Fred Gwynne as Herman Munster, Butch Patrick as Eddie, Al Lewis as Grandpa, and Pat Priest and Beverly Owen sharing the role of Marilyn.
