‘Swamp Thing’ Series Produced by James Wan in the Works at DC Universe (Cancelled)

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A live-action “Swamp Thing” TV series has landed a script-to-series order at DC Universe, the upcoming DC-branded streaming service, Variety has learned.

Based on the DC Comics characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, the one-hour drama series would follow CDC researcher Abby Arcane, who returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus. She develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland, only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all.

The show is currently slated for a 2019 launch. Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman will serve as writers and executive producers. James Wan and Michael Clear will also executive produce via Wan’s Atomic Monster banner. Rob Hackett of Atomic Monster will serve as co-producer. Atomic Monster will produce in association with Warner Bros. Television.





Wan is repped by Paradigm, Stacey Testro International, and attorney David Fox. Dauberman is repped by ICM Partners, Industry Entertainment, and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson. Verheiden is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment.

This is not the first time Swamp Thing has come to the small screen. Aside from appearances on various animated DC shows, USA Network previously aired a live-action “Swamp Thing” series for three seasons from 1990-1993. dikk Durock starred in the series, reprising the role he had played in the films “Swamp Thing” and “The Return of Swamp Thing.”

Should this project get ordered to series, it would mark the fifth series for DC Universe. Additional programs include “Metropolis”-set in the famous comic book city before the arrival of Superman- and the drama series “Titans,” based on the DC Comics team of the same name. The streaming service will also be home to Warner Bros. Animation’s “Harley Quinn” and “Young Justice: Outsiders.”

‘Swamp Thing’ Series in the Works at DC Streaming Service

 

[2 Up 2 Down]

was hoping for a movie but this is good enough

 

[parallax]

I'll take that. Hell marvel should jump on man thing too

 

[OmegaK2099]

 

[2 Up 2 Down]

I'll take that. Hell marvel should jump on man thing too

They did make a man thing movie but it was garbage. They should remake it though. They already showed Howard the Duck, so they just got to in the Nexus

 

[Norrin Radd]

http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/05/exclusive-breakdowns-swamp-thing/

One of the several DC Comics properties being adapted for the DC Universe streaming channel is Swamp Thing, from Aquaman director James Wan, which was announced earlier this month. The project was given a script-to-series order, which means that should TPTB approve of it, it will be ordered straight to series for a 2019 release.

But it appears that we may already be getting closer to that stage as the show is currently casting the leading roles! And guess what, Hashtaggers? We at That Hashtag Show are here to bring you the breakdowns for the two main characters that we’ll be following onSwamp Thing!

First up we have the female lead of the series which is going to be Abby Arcane, who made her first appearance in DC Comics in Swamp Thing #3 back in March 1973. The live-action version is a 30-something intelligent woman, who is a bit of a lone wolf. She works for the Center for Disease Control who ends up assigning her to investigate the “Houma Flu”, which happens to be in her hometown. Abby’s tragic past consists of losing her mother when she was only 8 years old and in turn, ended up making her move between multiple foster families. Once she was done with high school, she left Houma to pursue her dream of developing a medical career. While she performs well with her job, she has a bit of a power struggle with her employer. There is a tragic reason why Abby left Houma to begin with, that she keeps a secret and it has caused her to develop a pill addiction.

When she left her hometown, Abby left things on an awkward note with her high school ex-boyfriend Matt, who is now a cop for Houma. But when she befriends Alec Holland, who works as a researcher for the Sunderland Corporation, it starts out on a good note between them. However, their efforts of investigating the Houma flu in the swamp is not appreciated by the town people when the researchers suggest for the swamp to be shut down temporarily. For some reason, the swamp is where the Houma citizens make their living from it. Not only does Abby have to deal with a possible epidemic in her own hometown, where the people are getting hostile with her, she also begins an odd romance, in the tone of Shape of Water, with a creature that was born in the swamp.

Now, moving on to the other lead of the show: Alex Holland, better known as the titular character. Alec is a 30-something wise man, with a hot temper and a big passion for his work as a researcher for the Sunderland Corporation. The company is seemingly building a hospital in Houma. When Abby Arcane returns to the town to investigate the Houma flu, Alec forms an instant bond with her, he discovers that they are very similar people. Both being incredibly invested in science and not caring too much about having a love life. Alex discovers that there is a connection between the Houma flu and the swamp, which is making the people in town hostile with him as well. Despite the bad attitude he gets from the citizens, Alec is determined to get to the bottom of this flu. However, things go haywire when Alec is put through an odd transformation in the form of a swamp-like creature with extraordinary abilities.

There you have our two leads for the Swamp Thing project as we have quite the story for both of the characters in the pilot. Not only is Wan involved as an executive producer, the series is being written by Mark Verheiden (Smallville, Battlestar Galactica, Marvel’s Daredevil) and Gary Dauberman (IT) who would serve as showrunners. Swamp Thing is one of several projects that are coming to the DC Universe channel.

Titans, from Arrowverse guru Greg Berlanti, is set to kick off the streaming service’s slate of programming sometime this year as the Teen Titans are finally coming to live-action. In the world of animation, we have the return of Young Justice that is being revived for a third season titled “Outsiders.” Harley Quinn is also getting her own animated series is also in the works for 13 episodes.

It was recently revealed that the previously announced Superman prequel series Metropolis is back in redevelopment stages, but expected to still happen. Last, but not least, we have the Titans spin-off show Doom Patrol which will setup through the first season of the Teen Titans based series featuring Cyborg, The Chief, Elasti-Girl, Negative Man, Robotman and Crazy Jane.

 

[Dominic Brehetto]

This DC streamingg service is sounding decent.

Are they including a digital comic book option with it? Are the other dc shows like flash etc going to be on it?

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

This DC streamingg service is sounding decent.

Are they including a digital comic book option with it? Are the other dc shows like flash etc going to be on it?

I thin they'd be stupid to not include digital comics but we'll see. I've heard they have longterm deals with Netflix for the CW shows so I don't think they will be on the service day one.

 

[BXKingPin82]

Underrated cartoon.

 

[Kidd Dibiase]

ANOTHER streaming service

 

[Norrin Radd]

DC Universe’s ‘Swamp Thing’ Series Targeting Fall Start In North Carolina

We recently revealed audition tapes for both Doom Patrol and Swamp Thing, also adding that Doom Patrol was eyeing a summer shoot in Atlanta.

Omega Underground has word that the James Wan produced Swamp Thing series from showrunners Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman could start shooting this fall production start and will take place in North Carolina.

This makes sense as casting is underway and moving to a less busy state could afford them a little more wiggle room concerning production schedules. The DC Universe series will likely air sometime next year.

We will certainly update when we have production dates and more specific filming locations.

 

[Ironman]

 

[Norrin Radd]

Exclusive: Len Wiseman To Direct SWAMP THING Pilot For DC Universe - Splash Report

Fresh off the Exclusive News on the Swamp Thing story details we reported yesterday, today we got another one just for you folks.

Multiple sources have told me that Len Wiseman creator of the Underworld film series is set to direct the pilot for SWAMP THING, which is set to start filming in the Fall over at Wilmington, NC.

The series follows U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researcher Abby Arcane as she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus. There, she bonds with scientist Alec Holland, only to have him tragically taken from her.

But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets — both horrifying and wondrous, that could potentially bring the love of her life back to her.

Swamp Thing will make its debut on the upcoming DC Universe streaming service, which will officially launch this fall. The digital service will be a hub for comic book fans featuring original series (including Titans), a catalog of DC movies and digital comic books.

Swamp Thing is set to premiere in 2019.

 

[Jello Biafra]

That new Abigail Arcane is gonna have a big bra to fill.

 

[Jello Biafra]

Crystal Reed cast as Abbie Arcane

Gotham’s Crystal Reed is returning to the DC TV universe as the female lead in Swamp Thing, the upcoming streaming drama series based on the DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. The project, which hails from James Wan’s Atomic Monster in association with Warner Bros. Television, is set to premiere in 2019 on the DC Universe digital subscription service.

‘Swamp Thing’: Crystal Reed To Star As Abby Arcane In DC Universe Series