The Big Picture

  • Tony Shalhoub has expressed that it was a lot of fun to reunite with the cast of Monk for the movie and that everyone was enthusiastic and committed to the project.
  • The response to the public service announcement for Peacock, featuring the character of Monk, inspired the writer and network to start discussing a movie.
  • Shalhoub wanted the movie to be elevated and heightened, not just another episode, and felt confident in the creative team's ability to move the needle and create something compelling.