TheNeighborsconcept is getting a supernatural twist in the upcoming comedyGhost Bros.Josh Bycel and Jonathan Fener, best known for their work on the TV sitcomHappy Endings, are responsible for the screenplay.Saturday Night LivecreatorLorne Michaelsis producing the horror comedy for Paramount under his Broadway Video banner.
Ghost Bros.kicks off in the 80s, and centers on two hapless Fraternity brothers who die inside their fraternity house. They end up sticking around to haunt the present day owners. According toThe Tracking Board,Sam Greyis the executive producer for Broadway.Alana MayoandGabby Cantonare overseeing the project for Paramount.
Lorne Michaelshas produced a number of movies over the past 40 years, some adaptations ofSaturday Night Livesketches. Most of these movies have been set up as projects for currentSNLplayers or alums. He was behindMean Girls, which was a longtime pet project forTina Fey. And he shepherded Lonely Island’s first feature filmHot Rodto the big screen. Some of his SNL based movies over the years includeConeheads,Wayne’s World,SuperstarandThe Ladies Man.
Josh Bycel and Jonathan Fener have a long history withcult TV showsthat build a strong following, includingPsycheandAmerican Dad!Their most recent collaborations includeTelenovelaand theLorne Michaelsproduced sitcomMulaney. While it is expected that one or moreSNL cast memberswill headline the comedy, no announcement has been made yet.
With directorPaul Feig’sGhostbustersreboot on the horizon, some believe that a horror comedy revival may be about to happen. That movie stars a leading lady line-up of old and new Saturday Night Cast members as well.Lorne Michaelsmost recently produced theTiny Feywar comedyWhiskey Tango Foxtrot. He is also behind the delayed action comedyMasterminds, which starsGhostbustersleading lady and former Not Ready for Prime Time playerKristen Wiig.Lorne Michaelsis also working onBrother in Laws, which starsSNL’s Taran Killam.
