Jerry O'Connell to Play Herman Munster in NBC's "Munsters" Reboot
6/4/2012
by Lesley Goldberg


Jerry O'Connell has a new address: 1313 Mockingbird Lane.

The former "Defenders" star has been cast as Herman Munster in NBC's "Munsters" reboot, Mockingbird Lane, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The actor will play the patriarch of the family, who in the 1960s CBS comedy was played by Fred Gwynne.





In the reboot, Herman -- like in the original series -- has a permanent home under Grandpa Munster's thumb. O'Connell joins the previously cast Eddie Izzard, who will play the powerful and quick-witted vampire in a role that was originated by Al Lewis.

Mason Cook will play Herman and Lily's werewolf son, Eddie. Bryan Singer will executive produce and direct the pilot.

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This has disaster written all over it. I've liked Jerry O'Connell in some of the shows he's done but he's no Herman Munster.

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Likewise.

Likewise.
Maybe it's going to be a comedy afterall. lol

Maybe it's going to be a comedy afterall. lol


LOL!!!

Yeah unfortunately a comedy without the laughs.

Back when I watched "Sliders" (which I got back into last month on DVD), I never pictured Jerry one day playing Herman Munster. Call me crazy. ;)

I wonder if he does a (what I'm sure will be bad) impression of Fred Gwynne or just makes Herman Munster his own and plays him completely different. It'd be best for him if he plays him different, in my opinion.

I wonder if he does a (what I'm sure will be bad) impression of Fred Gwynne or just makes Herman Munster his own and plays him completely different

He could probably do a bad imitation of John Schuck's Herman Munster then again nobody could do it worse than Schuck himself. :crazy:

He could probably do a bad imitation of John Schuck's Herman Munster then again nobody could do it worse than Schuck himself. :crazy:
How bad was that show? I remember seeing it on my local channels in the late 80's but I never really watched it. It just looked so strange. lol

Who on Earth greenlit this abomination?

I've got an idea. Since Fuller wants to make a dramatic, serious Gothic series based on a 60's series, and Tim Burton wants to make a campy comedy, they should switch; Fuller should do the next Dark Shadows (not that there will ever be another one...ever...) and Burton should take over The Munsters.

Or, they could both just make something original. But I can't see that happening. :rolleyes:

He could probably do a bad imitation of John Schuck's Herman Munster then again nobody could do it worse than Schuck himself. :crazy:

No kidding he has to be better then Shuck. Most reboots suck anyway this probably wont be any different.

Who runs NBC? Really. Whoever runs NBC are either morons or on drugs or both. I say both.

This is a case in point. I am sure all the idea people come together in New York and L.A. hashing out ideas and all the ideas out there to get a green light is a 45 year old schlock program that was only on for two seasons and has at best a cult following.

The other idiotic show, The Farm with Rain Wilson. Fail. Fail. Fail. I knew a few years ago when they tried to put Leno in Prime Time it would fail. I honestly think Fred Muggs or his grandson runs the network.

I want a job with NBC, maybe a Vice President of programming. Experience? I watch TV. I know what people might like. Payment? A one bedroom apartment in Manhattan, food and beer allowance for a month and whatever drugs the rest of the programming department is doing.

NBC should just say "Screw it" and just show their 1980's shows and Parks and Recreation. It would do better than what is on there now.

I'm interested in this reboot. I like O'Connell and Izzard so I'll give a shot. I keep picturing this show being similar to Grimm since it's going to be a drama.

I guess we finally know his "Secret Idendity"!! :lol: ;)

I guess we finally know his "Secret Idendity"!! :lol: ;)
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One thing:Has he or the guy they got to play Grandpa or the producers ever SEEN the original 1960's series?Probably not.

I'm interested to see them in make-up...but that's about it.

Strange casting decision! But I guess its no wierder than Lindsay Lohan playing Elizabeth Taylor! Anyway, I see them both bombing!!:rolleyes:

JERRY FRIGGIN' O'CONNELL......PLASE!!!

One thing:Has he or the guy they got to play Grandpa or the producers ever SEEN the original 1960's series?Probably not.
The better question: Have the people behind the casting of Jerry O'Connell ever seen the original 60's series? OBVIOUSLY not!!

I wonder if they considered Brad Garrett. :confused:

I agree Brad Garrett would make the perfect Herman Munster.Brad wouldn't even have to wear the make up .He already looks like frankenstein:lol:

This looks so ridiculously stupid. The cast doesn't even look correct. IMO it is doomed for failure.

The show was cancelled before it began. The pilot episode will be shown as a Halloween movie.