'The Munsters' getting a reboot? Here's what we know

'The Munsters' has always been considered one of the classic sitcom satire around misfit monsters. According to a 'Collider' report, The Munsters family is finally returning for a new reboot series to be produced by horror maestro James Wan. This new series, named '1313', inspired by the Munsters family's residential address, will be much darker than the previous versions of the show that ran for two seasons between the years 1964 to 1966 and was critically acclaimed by viewers.

'The Munsters' back then was a classic satire of mid-century American suburban conformity that used a family of monsters, and misfits for the regular society to present their case.

'The Munsters' reboot: Who's in it?

According to Collider, '1313', which will be a dark reboot of 'The Munsters', is currently in the development stage and will be associated with the Universal Classic Monsters brand. The new and upcoming series will steered by Lindsey Anderson Beer and will see classic horror king James Wan's Atomic Monster production company also invested in the project.

Background of the classic Munsters

The Munsters' old address at 1313 Mockingbird Lane and the classic two seasons from the 60s revolved around a family of suburban monsters and were a clear indication that a new set of content had broken ground in the American TV industry after a long time. The original star of Munsters has always been Fred Gwynne who has stolen the classic world's heart through his commendable performances.

The show has often been compared with The Addams Family, which is also a sitcom with quite similar features but what sets it apart from any other content in the same genre, is its quick-wit, cut-throat storyline, which is expected to be present in the reboot too.

FAQs:

1. Who is the original Munster star?
'The Munsters' which is a classic American satire around a monster family, a misfit for society, starred Fred Gwynne in the lead, and he showed an indeed notable performance.

2. What is the name of the latest Munsters reboot?
The Munsters, which has become a trendsetter of American sitcoms in the 'monster category', is finally getting a reboot by the name of '1313', a name inspired by The Munsters family's original address.