TV: 'Mockingbird Lane' Has Its Grandpa Munster

Eddie Izzard

The TV reboot for The Munsters, which is now being called Mockingbird Lane, has cast its first actor for the role of Grandpa Munster -- Eddie Izzard (TV's The Riches).

NBC’s Munsters reboot has adopted its first family member: Eddie Izzard! Sources confirm to TVLine that the former Riches patriarch is nearing a deal to play Grandpa in the high profile pilot, which is now being called Mockingbird Lane. The role was originated by Al Lewis in classic ’60s version. The project, which was originally slated to go into production this month but got pushed back until early summer due to casting issues, is being stewarded by Pushing Daisies creator Bryan Fuller and X-Men auteur Bryan Singer. Whereas the original was a comedy, the remake is being billed by NBC as a “visually spectacular one hour drama.”

Source: TV Line