It looks like DC’s TV output has just went up a level as the Swamp Thing TV Series (here) which will be debuting on the DC Streaming service, DC Universe, and is to be produced by James Wan, will now also have its pilot episode directed by Wan too along with Deran Sarafian.
Wan is currently finishing up on the Aquaman movie and is the man behind TheConjuring and Furious 7, so he certainly knows how to do scary and theatrical.
Sarafian has also an impressive resume, having worked on classic TV shows such asBuffy the Vampire Slayer, House and Fringe.
We were so excited for this show and now with what seems a perfect blend of cinema and TV, this could be a very special show indeed.
SWAMP THING
Platform: Only on DC Universe
Auspices: Atomic Monster in association with Warner Bros. Television
Order: Script-to-series order
Format: One-hour drama
Executive Producers: James Wan (Atomic Monster), Mark Verheiden, Gary Dauberman, Michael Clear (Atomic Monster)
Co-Producer: Rob Hackett (Atomic Monster)
Written by: Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman
Based on characters from DC created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson
Logline: When CDC researcher Abby Arcane 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, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all.
Source: That Hashtag Show
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