Jerry O'Connell on 'Munsters' reboot 'Mockingbird Lane': 'It's darker'

Published Jun 13 2012, 16:15 BST  |  By Justin Harp

Jerry O'Connell has opened up about his role in NBC's upcoming Munsters reboot series Mockingbird Lane.

O'Connell, who will play Herman Munster, commented that Mockingbird Lane will have a different tone to its zany 1960s predecessor.















"It's gonna be completely different… It's a little darker than the original. It really is," the actor hinted.

O'Connell went on to reveal that Mockingbird Lane will feature the latest in "cool special effects".

He added: "I can't wait for people to see it."

Eddie Izzard has also joined Mockingbird Lane to play Grandpa Munster, a role originated by Al Lewis on the classic series.

Mason Cook of Spy Kids 4 fame has been cast as Eddie Munster and Portia de Rossi is to portray Lily Munster.

The original Munsters series aired from 1964 to 1966 on CBS.