Two-time Emmy winner Keke Palmer (Password) is confirmed to star in and executive produce The ‘Burbs, inspired by the 1989 film with Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher. Peacock’s given a straight-to-series order to the mystery comedy series executive-produced by Brian Grazer and Seth MacFarlane.
“Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home,” reads Peacock’s synopsis. “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.”
The new series will shoot on Universal Studios Hollywood’s backlot where the original film, directed by Joe Dante, was shot. Dana Olsen, screenwriter of the ’89 comedy, is involved in the Peacock series as a co-executive producer.
Celeste Hughey (Palm Royale) is on board as writer and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Fuzzy Door’s MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, and Aimee Carlson, along with Imagine Entertainment’s Grazer, Kristen Zolner, and Natalie Berkus.
The series is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The original PG-rated comedy film opened in theaters on February 17, 1989. Critics didn’t embrace the comedy thriller, with the film earning a 56% rotten score on Rotten Tomatoes. Made for $18 million, The ‘Burbs grossed $49 million worldwide during its theatrical run.
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