Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher movie rebooted as Keke Palmer-led series from Seth MacFarlane

The ‘burbs is being rebooted into a series starring Keke Palmer, with Seth MacFarlane among the executive producers. Directed by Joe Dante (Gremlins), the 1989 black comedy follows a stressed-out suburban resident and his Neighbors who become convinced that a new reclusive family in their neighborhood is involved in a murderous satanic cult. Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher star as a couple, with the cast also including Bruce Dern, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schaal, Henry Gibson and Gale Gordon.

Now, 35 years later, the movie has been rebooted into a series. According to Term, Palmer is set to star in a remake of the Peacock series of The ‘burbs. The project is led by executive producer Brian Grazer and Imagine Entertainment, which produced the 1989 movie. MacFarlane is also among the executive producers, along with Celeste Hughey (Palm Royale, Death to Me), Who writes the series. Donna Olsen, who wrote and directed the original movie, is a co-executive producer.

As Peacock’s The ‘Burbs series updates the 1989 movie

The series is set in today’s suburbia

Although it received mixed reviews from critics at the time of its release, The ‘burbs was a modest box-office success in 1989, making over $49 million on a mid-sized $18 million budget. Over the years, through its release on home media, The ‘burbs has garnered a larger audience and achieved cult classic statusPaving the way for a contemporary remake. Although it should retain many of the themes and comedic elements that made the original a cult classic, Peacock’s The ‘burbs Series should also update the material for modern audiences.

The ‘burbs Humorously satirizes suburban life and the sometimes strange residents, focusing on a family man who becomes suspicious that his eccentric new neighbors are hiding something sinister.The Peacock series remake will update the setting to a modern suburban neighborhood and center on a young coupleWith Palmer, the woman describes when they move back to the man’s childhood home. Their peaceful life is disrupted when new neighbors move in next door, and old secrets from the cul-de-sac resurface as dangerous new threats destroy the facade of their peaceful community.

While The ‘burbs Boasting an intriguing premise, a likable cast, and solid direction by Dante, critics ultimately considered the film’s genre-bending efforts to be a disappointment. With Keke Palmer and a new creative team on board, hopefully Peacock’s series won’t suffer from the same pitfalls. Palmer’s charisma and comedic timing alone are enough To bring a fresh, modern appeal to Peacock The ‘burbs series while maintaining the suburban chaos of the original movie.

Source: Term