Remember that kid from The Sixth Sense? Yep Haley Joel Osment is all grown up and making some cool moves! He is officially joining the cast of The 'Burbs a brand new TV series coming to Peacock . And this is not just any series it is based on the classic 80s movie with Tom Hanks! Intrigued? You should be. Let's get into all the details.
'The 'Burbs' Series: Suburban Secrets and Spooky Neighbors Are Back in Business
So Peacock is taking on The 'Burbs and turning it into a mystery comedy series. For those who do not know the original The 'Burbs movie was a dark comedy hit back in 1989. It starred Tom Hanks as a suburbanite who gets super suspicious of his new neighbors. Things get weird funny and a little bit scary in that classic 80s way.
The new series is going to be set in the present day. It is about a young couple who reluctantly move back to the husband's childhood home. Sounds normal enough right? Wrong! Their lives get turned upside down when a new neighbor arrives across the street. This new neighbor is bringing all sorts of old secrets and some serious deadly threats to their quiet little cul-de-sac. Expect mystery comedy and maybe a touch of the spooky all wrapped into one.
Haley Joel Osment Steps into the 'Burbs: Who Else is Joining the Neighborhood?
Now for the exciting casting news! Haley Joel Osment is officially part of The 'Burbs series. He is not alone either. RJ Cyler known for The Harder They Fall and Justin Kirk from Weeds are also joining as recurring guest stars. Plus we are getting Kyrie McAlpin Danielle Kennedy and Randy Oglesby. That is a solid group of actors adding to an already awesome main cast.
Speaking of the main cast Keke Palmer of Nope fame is starring in the series. Jack Whitehall from Jungle Cruise Julia Duffy from Newhart Paula Pell from Girls5eva Mark Proksch from What We Do In The Shadows and Kapil Talwalkar from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist are all on board too. This cast is packed with talent from comedy to drama to horror it looks like they are aiming for a really interesting mix.
From 80s Movie to 2025 Series: What to Expect from This Suburban Reboot
The original The 'Burbs movie was directed by Joe Dante who is known for films like Gremlins and Piranha. It had a fantastic cast including Tom Hanks Carrie Fisher and Bruce Dern. The movie was all about suburban paranoia and wondering if your neighbors are secretly evil or just really strange. It gained a cult following over the years for its dark humor and over-the-top characters.
The TV series is being written and executive produced by Celeste Hughey who worked on Dead to Me. Seth MacFarlane of Family Guy fame is also an executive producer through his company Fuzzy Door Productions. Brian Grazer who produced the original movie is back as an executive producer for the series too. Filming is even taking place at Universal Studios Hollywood backlot which is where they shot the original movie. They are definitely trying to capture that same suburban vibe while bringing the story into the present day.
Haley Joel Osment's Career Now: Beyond Child Stardom to Exciting New Roles
For Haley Joel Osment this new role is another step in his impressive career. He is known to many as that unforgettable kid from The Sixth Sense but he has consistently worked and grown as an actor over the years. He has appeared in diverse projects from the horror film Blink Twice to voice work on Family Guy and even a role in the Netflix hit Wednesday.
Joining The 'Burbs series shows Haley Joel Osment continuing to take on interesting and varied roles. It will be exciting to see what he brings to this mystery comedy and how he fits into this talented ensemble cast. It looks like he is making a smooth transition from child stardom to a respected and in-demand adult actor.
The 'Burbs' TV Series: Cast at a Glance
- Keke Palmer: Lead role (young couple)
- Jack Whitehall: Lead role (young couple)
- Julia Duffy: Series regular (neighbor?)
- Paula Pell: Series regular (neighbor?)
- Mark Proksch: Series regular (neighbor?)
- Kapil Talwalkar: Series regular (neighbor?)
- Haley Joel Osment: Recurring guest star (role details TBA)
- RJ Cyler: Recurring guest star (role details TBA)
- Justin Kirk: Recurring guest star (role details TBA)
- Kyrie McAlpin: Recurring guest star (role details TBA)
- Danielle Kennedy: Recurring guest star (role details TBA)
- Randy Oglesby: Recurring guest star (role details TBA)
Get Ready for Suburban Mayhem: 'The 'Burbs' Series is Coming to Peacock
The 'Burbs TV series sounds like it has all the ingredients for a hit: a beloved movie as source material a talented cast a mix of mystery and comedy and a streaming home on Peacock. With Haley Joel Osment and the rest of the cast now officially on board things are really heating up in this spooky suburban neighborhood. Keep an eye out for more news and get ready to move back to the 'burbs but this time on the small screen!