More casting news has come in forThe Munstersreboot from directorRob Zombie. Taking toInstagram, Zombie has posted another photo of the movie’s latest cast member, revealing Hungarian actor Jeremy Wheeler as Herman’s boss Mr. Gateman. you may see the post below.
In the caption, Zombie says, “Ladies and gentlemen I give you some new casting straight from the set ofThe Munstersin beautiful downtown Budapest… Jeremy Wheeler aka MR. GATEMAN, Herman’s boss at the one and only GATEMAN, GOODBURY and GRAVES FUNERAL PARLOR, the finest funeral home in all of Mockingbird Heights. Don’t let that winning smile fool you…he’s a grim man for a grim job.”
“This gives me chills!” Herman actor Jeff Daniel Phillips commented, with Grandpa actor Dan Roebuck adding that Wheeler is a “very good actor.”
Mr. Gateman is a character that appeared in the original sitcom version ofThe Munsters, albeit in a rather limited capacity. He was present in two episodes with famous character actor John Carradine in the role, though he is often referenced by Herman during the series. The boss could be strict at work but did take the time to once visit the Munster family household at 1313 Mockingbird Lane to enjoy dinner with Herman and the others.
Jeremy Wheeler has appeared in movies likeExtinction,The Childhood of a Leader, andBirds of Paradise. His work also includes the popular Netflix seriesThe Crownas well as Josh Hartnett’s new seriesThe Fear Index. Wheeler is also set to appear in the upcomingBorderlandsmovie based on the video game of the same name which also stars Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black.
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Rob Zombie’s Munsters Reboot Has Always Been His Dream Project
Rob Zombie clearly loves violence and foul language in his horror movies, but he still has a soft spot for the family-friendly comedy featured onThe Munsters. The upcoming reboot has been given a PG rating, a first for Zombie, as it was vital for him to have the new film be as faithful as possible to the original series. That is because Zombie has been a lifelong fan ofThe Munstersand has essentially been preparing his whole life for the movie.
“Everything fell the way it should have, and Jeff (Daniel Phillips) is perfectly cast and he will be so entertaining in the part of Herman. Sheri (Moon Zombie) is so delightful as well,” Grandpa actor Dan Roebuck said of the reboot, perHorror Geek Life. “There’s not a better person in Hollywood, or anywhere else on the planet, who should be makingThe Munstersmovie other than Rob Zombie. It’s gone through the hands of so many other people and I know Rob wasn’t just looking for something to attach his coattails to. He’s a huge fan of it and being a life-long fan approaching this material it really is as good as it gets.”
The Munstersreboot is expected to have a day-and-date release later in 2022, premiering both in theaters and on NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock.
