Jerry O’Connell And Mariana Klaveno Cast In Bryan Fuller’s ‘Munsters’ Reboot ‘Mockingbird Lane’
Withconstruction already underwayon its sets, NBC’sMunstersrebootMockingbird Laneis moving a few last pieces into place for its main cast.Jerry O’ConnellandMariana Klavenohave just been cast as Herman and Lily Munster in theBryan Fuller-created show, joining previously cast starsEddie Izzard(Grandpa),Charity Wakefield(Marilyn), andMason Cook(Eddie).
There is one big question mark hanging over the news, however — Klaveno’s involvement is contingent on her ability to work out a deal with ABC Studios, who has her contracted for its upcomingMarc CherrysoapDevious Maids. More details after the jump.
Deadlinedoesn’t sound too confident about Klaveno’s chances of persuading ABC to let her out of her contract, saying “it is probably going to take a miracle, or call from NBC topperBob GreenblatttoDevious Maidscreator Marc Cherry to get her released.” If Klaveno fails to get ABC on board with her plan, NBC will have to restart its search for Lily Munster.
Happily, O’Connell’s position seems more secure, withDeadlinereporting that he’s “set” for the role. O’Connell’s Herman is described as a lanky but attractive Frankenstein’s monster-type figure. An all-around family man, he works at a funeral home. Herman is married to Klaveno’s Lily, a vampire, and the two are the parents of 10-year-old budding werewolf Eddie.
It looks like the basic outline ofMockingbird Laneresembles that of its source material, but the tone will be vastly different. Fuller’s series reimagines the ’60s monster family sitcom as an hourlong drama, with a strong visual sense along the lines of Fuller’sPushing Daisiesand a dark sense of humor.
Assuming Klaveno can maneuver her way out ofDevious Maidsand intoMockingbird Lane, it’ll be her second time portraying a bloodsucker on TV, after playing Lorena Krasiski on HBO’sTrue Blood. As far as I’m aware, it’ll be O’Connell’s first time playing a Frankenstein’s monster.
