According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new reality show is being shopped that would find a successor to Cassandra Peterson as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Peterson would appear on the show as a mentor/tormentor, and judges would make the final choice of the new Elvira. Among elements being considered are having the contestants sleep in coffins in a scary place, and shooting part of the show in
The executive producer of Average Joe and Weakest Link, along with the production company that does American Idol, are involved in the project.
Elvira's character has been featured in an animated series, feature film, and a variety of licensed products, including comics.
