After Monk ended its run on USA in 2009, creator Andy Breckman never stopped taking notes and coming up with movie ideas for Tony Shalhoub’s alter-ego. But nothing ever quite worked out, recalls Breckman on a panel at Deadline’s Contenders Television — that is, until the pandemic “nudged things along for us.”
That’s when Shalhoub and his wife Brooke Adams made a four-minute film that depicted Monk during the lockdown, which helped to get the ball rolling for Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie. The flick, which dropped in December on Peacock, follows the San Francisco-based detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder returning to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved stepdaughter Molly.
“At first it sounded kind of risky,” Shalhoub said. “We wanted to raise the stakes, we did not just want to come back with episode 126. We wanted this to be more special. We wanted...
That’s when Shalhoub and his wife Brooke Adams made a four-minute film that depicted Monk during the lockdown, which helped to get the ball rolling for Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie. The flick, which dropped in December on Peacock, follows the San Francisco-based detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder returning to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved stepdaughter Molly.
“At first it sounded kind of risky,” Shalhoub said. “We wanted to raise the stakes, we did not just want to come back with episode 126. We wanted this to be more special. We wanted...
- 4/13/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of bingeable mystery shows are in for a treat: all episodes of Monk are now available to stream on Netflix! The USA Network original series centered around Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub), a former investigator for the San Francisco Police Department whose wife’s death exacerbates his Ocd, along with his multiple phobias. However, his keen attention to detail makes him a valuable private detective consultant for the force, and he’s called in to help solve unconventional cases. The show won eight Emmy Awards and was notable as one of the early representations of a person with Ocd as the protagonist of a series.
In addition to its appearance on Netflix, the show received a movie on Peacock in December 2023. It’s not often that a writer gets to go back and re-imagine what he might have done differently if he were writing a show for a modern audience,...
In addition to its appearance on Netflix, the show received a movie on Peacock in December 2023. It’s not often that a writer gets to go back and re-imagine what he might have done differently if he were writing a show for a modern audience,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
In the early 2000s, Monk was a hit on USA Network that held the record for most watched cable series at the time. After seven seasons, the series left the air. Now, over a decade later, Adrian Monk is back in Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie, with the original cast in tow for a feature film now airing on Peacock. With the same sense of humor and trademark approach to solving impossible crimes, Monk is in for his most personal case to date.
Here is the plot for Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie: After losing a book deal, retired detective Adrian Monk is left feeling despondent as he is now unable to help pay for his stepdaughter Molly’s wedding. The day before Molly’s wedding, her fiancé Griffin is killed while bungee jumping. Molly is convinced Griffin was murdered and enlists Monk’s help to solve the case.
Here is the plot for Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie: After losing a book deal, retired detective Adrian Monk is left feeling despondent as he is now unable to help pay for his stepdaughter Molly’s wedding. The day before Molly’s wedding, her fiancé Griffin is killed while bungee jumping. Molly is convinced Griffin was murdered and enlists Monk’s help to solve the case.
- 12/20/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Warning: The following contains spoilers for the new Peacock film Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie. Proceed at your own risk!
It’s been 14 years since we saw detective Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) solve his late wife Trudy’s (Melora Hardin) murder and meet her long-lost daughter, Molly (Alona Tal), in the 2009 series finale of USA’s Monk. And three years since we watched him stand six feet from his laptop while Zooming with his former colleagues at the start of the pandemic in the short “Mr. Monk Shelters in Place.” They reunite in-person in the new Peacock film...
It’s been 14 years since we saw detective Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) solve his late wife Trudy’s (Melora Hardin) murder and meet her long-lost daughter, Molly (Alona Tal), in the 2009 series finale of USA’s Monk. And three years since we watched him stand six feet from his laptop while Zooming with his former colleagues at the start of the pandemic in the short “Mr. Monk Shelters in Place.” They reunite in-person in the new Peacock film...
- 12/9/2023
- by Mandi Bierly
- TVLine.com
At the height of the pandemic lockdown, fans of USA’s 2002–09 hit Monk asked series creator Andy Breckman how his lovable and germaphobic private homicide investigator Adrian Monk would cope during Covid. Breckman responded with a four-minute featurette. The clip reunited the show’s star, multiple Emmy winner Tony Shalhoub, with Monk’s posse: his assistant Natalie (Traylor Howard) and cops Randy Disher (Jason Gray-Stanford) and Leland Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine). Peacock loved it, and 14 years after the final episode, the much-missed character returns in Breckman and executive producer David Hoberman’s original film, Monk’s Last Case. (Credit: Steve Wilkie/Peacock ) Why last? “In the movie, Monk has a pretty serious existential crisis,” says Breckman. “We wanted to make clear that the stakes were as high as they could be for the character.” Greatly depressed during the pandemic and obsessively missing his late wife Trudy, he hid in his house,...
- 12/5/2023
- TV Insider
Tony Shalhoub slips back into Monk mode with Mr. Monk’s Last Case. Peacock just debuted the official trailer for Mr. Monk’s Last Case, a new film that reunites many of the Monk cast to solve a brand new mystery.
Joining Monk star and executive producer Tony Shalhoub for the 90-minute mystery are returning cast members Ted Levine (On Becoming a God in Central Florida), Traylor Howard (Boston Common), Jason Gray-Stanford (Percy Jackson and The Olympians), Melora Hardin (The Office), and Hector Elizondo (Chicago Hope). The cast welcomes Monk newcomers Caitlin McGee (Home Economics) as Molly Evans and James Purefoy (Sex Education) as Rick Eden.
Monk creator Andy Breckman is back as writer and executive producer. David Hoberman and Randy Zisk also return as executive producers, with Zisk also directing.
Poster for Peacock’s ‘Mr. Monk’s Last Case’
“It’s been nearly fourteen years since the world has...
Joining Monk star and executive producer Tony Shalhoub for the 90-minute mystery are returning cast members Ted Levine (On Becoming a God in Central Florida), Traylor Howard (Boston Common), Jason Gray-Stanford (Percy Jackson and The Olympians), Melora Hardin (The Office), and Hector Elizondo (Chicago Hope). The cast welcomes Monk newcomers Caitlin McGee (Home Economics) as Molly Evans and James Purefoy (Sex Education) as Rick Eden.
Monk creator Andy Breckman is back as writer and executive producer. David Hoberman and Randy Zisk also return as executive producers, with Zisk also directing.
Poster for Peacock’s ‘Mr. Monk’s Last Case’
“It’s been nearly fourteen years since the world has...
- 11/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
We have a date and some first-look images for the Monk follow-up movie. Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie starring Tony Shalhoub in a reprisal of his titular role, will release December 8 on Peacock.
Along with Shalhoub, the movie features several of the series original cast including Ted Levine, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Melora Hardin and Hector Elizondo. New cast members include Caitlin McGee (Home Economics) as Molly Evans and James Purefoy (Sex Education) as Rick Eden.
In the follow-up movie, Monk, a brilliant San Francisco-based detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder, returns to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved stepdaughter Molly, a journalist preparing for her wedding.
The movie is created, written and executive produced by the original series creative team, Andy Breckman. David Hoberman, Randy Zisk, who also directs, and Shalhoub also executive produce. The studio behind the movie is UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Along with Shalhoub, the movie features several of the series original cast including Ted Levine, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Melora Hardin and Hector Elizondo. New cast members include Caitlin McGee (Home Economics) as Molly Evans and James Purefoy (Sex Education) as Rick Eden.
In the follow-up movie, Monk, a brilliant San Francisco-based detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder, returns to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved stepdaughter Molly, a journalist preparing for her wedding.
The movie is created, written and executive produced by the original series creative team, Andy Breckman. David Hoberman, Randy Zisk, who also directs, and Shalhoub also executive produce. The studio behind the movie is UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.
- 10/9/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk and Melora Hardin as Trudy in ‘Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie’ (Photo by: Steve Wilkie/Peacock)
Tony Shalhoub returns to the role of Monk for Peacock’s Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie. The 90-minute mystery will air exclusively on the streaming service on December 8, 2023, and reunites Shalhoub with series creator, writer, and executive producer Andy Breckman.
“Monk returns to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved stepdaughter Molly, a journalist preparing for her wedding,” reads Peacock’s synopsis.
Joining Monk star and executive producer Tony Shalhoub for the movie are returning cast members Ted Levine (On Becoming a God in Central Florida), Traylor Howard (Boston Common), Jason Gray-Stanford (Percy Jackson and The Olympians), Melora Hardin (The Office), and Hector Elizondo (Chicago Hope). Executive producer David Hoberman and executive producer/director Randy Zisk also return for the much-anticipated Monk project.
Tony Shalhoub returns to the role of Monk for Peacock’s Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie. The 90-minute mystery will air exclusively on the streaming service on December 8, 2023, and reunites Shalhoub with series creator, writer, and executive producer Andy Breckman.
“Monk returns to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved stepdaughter Molly, a journalist preparing for her wedding,” reads Peacock’s synopsis.
Joining Monk star and executive producer Tony Shalhoub for the movie are returning cast members Ted Levine (On Becoming a God in Central Florida), Traylor Howard (Boston Common), Jason Gray-Stanford (Percy Jackson and The Olympians), Melora Hardin (The Office), and Hector Elizondo (Chicago Hope). Executive producer David Hoberman and executive producer/director Randy Zisk also return for the much-anticipated Monk project.
- 10/9/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Acclaimed mystery-comedy series "Monk," starring Tony Shalhoub as the world's most brilliant, yet neurotic, detective is getting a movie follow-up. "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie" will be distributed by Peacock.
The original "Monk" ran for eight seasons, between 2002 to 2009, on USA Network. A riff on Sherlock Holmes set in modern-day San Francisco, the lead character Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) is a detective afflicted with obsessive-compulsive disorder. This makes him brilliant at his job — he catches details and remembers things no one else does — but also socially awkward. Monk retired from the San Francisco police after the murder of his beloved wife Trudy (Melora Hardin), the one case he never solved. The series follows him coming out of retirement as he tries to solve Trudy's murder — and handles plenty of other investigations along the way.
This movie is set to be a true reunion, too. Shalhoub will be returning...
The original "Monk" ran for eight seasons, between 2002 to 2009, on USA Network. A riff on Sherlock Holmes set in modern-day San Francisco, the lead character Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) is a detective afflicted with obsessive-compulsive disorder. This makes him brilliant at his job — he catches details and remembers things no one else does — but also socially awkward. Monk retired from the San Francisco police after the murder of his beloved wife Trudy (Melora Hardin), the one case he never solved. The series follows him coming out of retirement as he tries to solve Trudy's murder — and handles plenty of other investigations along the way.
This movie is set to be a true reunion, too. Shalhoub will be returning...
- 3/15/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Peacock loves a good TV series-revived-as-movie. USA Network favorite “Monk” is the newest legacy show to get that treatment, with a new movie sequel titled “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie” ordered at the streamer.
The film will see Tony Shalhoub return to the title role of San Francisco police detective Adrian Monk, which won him three Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series during the original show’s run. Series creator Andy Breckman will write the streaming movie’s script; it will be directed by Randy Zisk, who also directed 35 episodes over the show’s run.
According to the movie’s logline, Monk is returning “to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved step-daughter Molly, a journalist preparing for her wedding.” In the original show, Molly (played by Alona Tal), only appeared in the very last episode, after Monk spent eight seasons...
The film will see Tony Shalhoub return to the title role of San Francisco police detective Adrian Monk, which won him three Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series during the original show’s run. Series creator Andy Breckman will write the streaming movie’s script; it will be directed by Randy Zisk, who also directed 35 episodes over the show’s run.
According to the movie’s logline, Monk is returning “to solve one last, very personal case involving his beloved step-daughter Molly, a journalist preparing for her wedding.” In the original show, Molly (played by Alona Tal), only appeared in the very last episode, after Monk spent eight seasons...
- 3/15/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Unconventional detectives are having a moment at Peacock.
On the heels of renewing Poker Face for a second season, the NBCUniversal-owned streamer has greenlit a movie reuniting the cast and creative team behind former USA series Monk. Tony Shalhoub — who won three Emmys for the role — will once again play Adrian Monk, a brilliant detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Series creator Andy Breckman is writing and executive producing the movie, titled Mr. Monk’s Last Case. Randy Zisk, who helmed 35 episodes of the show, will direct, and EP David Hoberman is also on board. Castmembers Ted Levine, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Melora Hardin and Héctor Elizondo will reprise their roles. Universal Studio Group’s UCP is producing.
“When creator Andy Breckman came to us with a new Monk case set in present day, we immediately fell in love with this story all over again,” said Michael Sluchan, executive vp movies,...
On the heels of renewing Poker Face for a second season, the NBCUniversal-owned streamer has greenlit a movie reuniting the cast and creative team behind former USA series Monk. Tony Shalhoub — who won three Emmys for the role — will once again play Adrian Monk, a brilliant detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Series creator Andy Breckman is writing and executive producing the movie, titled Mr. Monk’s Last Case. Randy Zisk, who helmed 35 episodes of the show, will direct, and EP David Hoberman is also on board. Castmembers Ted Levine, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Melora Hardin and Héctor Elizondo will reprise their roles. Universal Studio Group’s UCP is producing.
“When creator Andy Breckman came to us with a new Monk case set in present day, we immediately fell in love with this story all over again,” said Michael Sluchan, executive vp movies,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: America’s longest-serving death row inmate, Tommy Zeigler, and his fight for exoneration after nearly 50 years behind bars on a murder conviction, are getting the documentary treatment courtesy of award-winning directors David Van Taylor (A Perfect Candidate) and Marlon Johnson (River City Drumbeat).
Producers on the film, Blood and Judgment (w/t), include Andy Breckman — the four-time Emmy nominee known for creating the hit USA Network comedy series, Monk — and Ken Druckerman and Banks Tarver from Left/Right, a North Road company (The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears).
Blood and Judgment asks whether Zeigler is a criminal mastermind, or the victim of an ingenious frame-up. Its story is thrust into motion on Christmas Eve 1975, as a multiple homicide unfolds in a locked furniture store outside of Orlando, Florida. Amid the chaotic, bloody crime scene — four bodies, eight guns, 28 bullets — a young detective soon settles on a surprising suspect.
Producers on the film, Blood and Judgment (w/t), include Andy Breckman — the four-time Emmy nominee known for creating the hit USA Network comedy series, Monk — and Ken Druckerman and Banks Tarver from Left/Right, a North Road company (The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears).
Blood and Judgment asks whether Zeigler is a criminal mastermind, or the victim of an ingenious frame-up. Its story is thrust into motion on Christmas Eve 1975, as a multiple homicide unfolds in a locked furniture store outside of Orlando, Florida. Amid the chaotic, bloody crime scene — four bodies, eight guns, 28 bullets — a young detective soon settles on a surprising suspect.
- 1/18/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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