Jerry O'Connell cast as Herman Munster

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Jerry O'Connell to Play Herman Munster in NBC's 'Munsters' Reboot
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Jerry O'Connell has a new address: 1313 Mockingbird Lane.

The former Defenders star has been cast as Herman Munster in
NBC's Munsters reboot, Mockingbird Lane, The Hollywood Reporter
has confirmed.

The actor will play the patriarch of the family, who in the
1960s CBS comedy was played by Fred Gwynne.

In the reboot, Herman -- like in the original series -- has a
permanent home under Grandpa Munster's thumb. O'Connell joins
the previously cast Eddie Izzard, who will play the powerful
and quick-witted vampire in a role that was originated by Al
Lewis. Mason Cook will play Herman and Lily's werewolf son,
Eddie. Bryan Singer will executive produce and direct the
pilot.

NBC initially eyed the reboot, from Pushing Daisies creator
Bryan Fuller, for this development season but pushed the project
to summer. Fuller and NBC first made an attempt to revive the
sitcom last year, with the network ultimately passing. His newer
version is said to be an edgier and slightly darker take
exploring origins of Herman and Lily Munster (originally played
by Gwynne and Yvonne De Carlo) and how they arrived at the
famed 1313 Mockingbird Lane address.

The original series, produced by Universal Studios, aired 70
episodes from 1964-66.

O'Connell, repped by UTA and 3 Arts, most recently starred on
CBS' legal drama The Defenders, which was canceled after one
season.

[James Boe]

On 04 Jun 2012, Your...@YourISP.com (Your Name) burbled, glooped, and managed to
scrawl:

> CBS' legal drama The Defenders, which was ***canceled after one
> season.***

I'm going to bet young JerBear's streak will continue.

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