Bryan…meet Bryan!
Less than two full weeks ago we gave you the officiated news that NBC ordered a pilot episode of “The Munsters,” Bryan Fuller’s reimagining of the classic TV series. Now, that pilot has a director, and the show a producer.
According to Deadline, Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, APT PUPIL) will helm the inaugural episode of “The Munsters” reboot. Universal is producing the series, which is shaping up to be a visual marvel of an hour-long drama. Both Singer and Fuller will exec-produce.
Singer, known for X-MEN and SUPERMAN as well as the better, aforementioned titles, has dabbled in pilot TV before. He directed the pilot for “House” and Football Wives,” and with JACK THE GIANT KILLER in post, it looks like he has ample time on his hands to have some fun with “The Munsters.” Question then becomes, how much influence will Singer have on casting? Might his pal Kevin Spacey pop up in some form or fashion? Doubt it, but it’s worth a thought.
Here’s the new set-up of the show:
Grandpa Sam Dracula is essentially Dracula who assembled Herman because no man was good enough for his daughter Lily, a sexy vamp. Lily’s niece Marilyn the freak is actually normal and Lily and Herman’s only child, Eddie, has his werewolf tendencies surface in puberty, forcing the family to relocate to their famous 1313 Mockingbird Lane address.
Given that run-down, you think Singer is the right man for the job?
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