The Munsters (upcoming film)
The Munsters is an upcoming American horror 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. 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". In April of the same  year, it was also reported that the project was being developed as a simultaneous theatrical and Peacock exclusive film. 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. 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. 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. 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. His next update came on July 21 with a glimpse at the early sculpting for Herman Munster's  head prosthetic. 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. The asphalt for the road was in place by August 8, 2021. 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. Filming. Principal photography began in Budapest, Hungary. Release. "The Munsters" is planned to be released simultaneously in theaters and via streaming on Peacock  in the United States. 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".