So this is fun! Cult rocker-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie has recently been officially confirmed as the writer/director of the upcoming live-action feature film adaptation of the kitsch horror sitcom The Munsters. He's such a fan, in fact, that one of his biggest solo hits – "Dragula" – was literally based on Grandpa Munster's drag racer!
Now, today, he's gone to Instagram to crowdsource fans on what tertiary side characters from the original show should s show up in the film! You can check out the request below:
And for those (like me), who aren't that big of fans of the original series, here's a good breakdown of the characters Zombie mentioned in his Instagram post above (via Dread Central):
Zombo, played by Louis Nye in The Munsters TV series, is Eddie Munster’s favorite television personality.
Mr. Gateman is a mortician and partner of Gateman, Goodbury, and Graves Funeral Home where Herman Munster works. He’s played by famed character actor John Carradine in The Munsters television series.
Lester Dracula is a seemingly entrepreneurial wolfman with a history of bad investments. He is the son of Count Dracula and the younger brother of Lily Munster. He was played by actor Irwin Charone in The Munsters television series.
Dr. Dudley is the family doctor of The Munster family. He was portrayed by both Paul Lynde and Dom DeLuise in The Munsters television series.
Uncle Gilbert is the Gill-man from The Creature From The Black Lagoon, Revenge of the Creature, and The Creature Walks Among Us. According to Herman, he used to be a politician and his wealth is mostly attributed to salvaging lost treasures in the seas. He’s played by Richard Hale in The Munsters television series.
Now, not much is known about the upcoming film adaptation – other than rumors that Sheri Moon Zombie has reportedly been cast as Lily Munster, while Jeff Daniel Phillips (The Lords of Salem, 3 from Hell) will play Herman – but we'll keep you updated once we know more!
So what do you guys think? Fans of the show? If so, who would you like to see in the movie? Either way, sound off below!
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