Peacock has handed out a second-season order for The ‘Burbs, the series-length reboot of the 1989 cult classic starring Tom Hanks.
Set in present-day American suburbia, The ’Burbs follows a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood, according to a synopsis from the producers.
The rookie season of eight episodes for The ‘Burbs, which launched Feb. 8 on the same day as the Super Bowl, earned a top 10 debut over four weeks on Peacock.
“We’re so thrilled that audiences loved season one of The ’Burbs and are going to get to spend more time in Hinkley Hills with Keke and the rest of this incredible cast. A huge congratulations to all of the writers, producers and crew who updated the beloved original film and made something funny, warm and highly contemporary,” Lisa Katz, president, scripted content at NBC and Peacock, said Monday in a statement.
The series, created, written and executive produced by Celeste Hughey, sold to more than 100 territories internationally. The ensemble cast includes Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch and Kapil Talwalkar.
The ‘Burbs has Palmer executive producing the series alongside Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, Aimee Carlson, Dana Olsen, Nzingha Stewart, Brian Grazer, Kristen Zolner, Natalie Berkus and Rachel Shukert. Universal Studio Group’s UCP produces the series.
