Everything to know about The ’Burbs, starring Keke Palmer

As a seasoned gamer and TV enthusiast with over two decades of binge-watching under my belt, I must say that the news of Peacock adapting “The Burbs” has me both intrigued and excited! This is not just another adaptation, but a chance to revisit a cult classic that has left an indelible mark on my childhood.

Keke Palmer is set to star in Peacock’s remake of the beloved cult classic movie, The Burbs! It’s exciting to hear that this film is being revamped for television! Over the years, adaptations of famous comedic movies have been common practice in the industry. Usually, they aim to capture the essence of these popular films and translate them for TV audiences. There have also been instances where sequel series were produced from past films, which is always interesting. It’s refreshing to see how TV creators are incorporating such films into a series format, often with great success!

Specifically, Peacock has been adapting series from Seth McFarlane films like Ted, as well as continuations of Saved By the Bell, Punky Brewster, and Bel-Air (a grittier reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). Now, they’re delving back in with plans to adapt the 1989 movie, The Burbs.

The announcement of the show means that filming probably won’t start before the end of 2024. It might not premiere until late 2025 or even early 2026, but a specific release date hasn’t been decided yet. However, here are the details we have for now!

What is The Burbs about?

The series seems to follow the storyline of the movie, where a group of suburban residents gradually grow suspicious that the recently arrived family next door might be murderers. This narrative is presented from the perspective of a newly married couple settling into their matrimonial abode, which happens to be the husband’s old home.

It seems that the appearance of new residents could lead to exposing the hidden mysteries in what appears to be a peaceful and tranquil neighborhood, and there might be more than one group of monstrous entities concealed within this idyllic village, as suggested by Variety’s summary.

Set in present-day suburbia, ‘The ‘Burbs’ follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when new neighbors move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.

What is the movie it’s based on about?

The peacock is now adapting the 1989 movie “The Burbs,” which marked one of Tom Hanks’ significant early leading roles after his breakout performance in “Big.” In this film, Hanks plays a suburban resident who starts suspecting that his new neighbors are actually serial killers. The cast includes Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Rick Ducommun, and Corey Feldman as well. Despite its $18 million budget, the movie grossed $50 million and has since earned cult-classic status in the ensuing decades.

Everything to know about The ’Burbs, starring Keke Palmer

Who stars in The Burbs?

To date, Keke Palmer is the only confirmed cast member. This former child actress has grown into a highly accomplished star, boasting two Emmy awards among her accolades. Her small-screen roles include “Scream Queens” and hosting “Password”, for which she also received an Emmy. With her captivating charisma, she is well-suited to carry the lead role.

Additional names are set to join the team as the show’s release approaches, although the individuals working on it behind the scenes are already known. Notably, Celeste Hughley, who has previously adapted films like “High Fidelity” into a series and worked on shows such as “Palm Royale” and “Dead to Me,” will be adapting this particular show. Seth McFarlane and Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, the latter of whom produced the original film, are set to executive produce. Lastly, Dana Olsen, the screenwriter of the movie, is also involved in this project, ensuring that the series will maintain the witty darkness of the film.

2024-09-07 01:27