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Post by hardball on May 2, 2018 23:28:13 GMT
DC Universe is looking to add Swamp Thing to its upcoming slate from the mind of James Wan. Even though the movie side of DC is still looking to really get off the ground, the small screen is where the comic giant has hit its stride. The CW continues to pump out multiple shows as part of the Arrowverse and Fox has continued with Gotham. But, the half-dozen shows on network TV isn’t enough apparently. DC is launching a digital service later this year, now officially titled DC Universe, and is bulking up its library.
DC Universe handed out a script-to-series order for a live-action Swamp Thing series. The show’s official series order is contingent upon Mark Verheiden (Smallville), Gary Dauberman (IT), and Michael Clear (Lights Out) delivering a great script. The talented duo aren’t alone in this process though as Aquaman director James Wan is part of the project as an executive producer. In fact, Wan’s Atomic Monsters production house is producing along with Warner Bros. Television. If all things move along as planned, the series will debut in 2019. Wan confirmed his involvement on Twitter while DC additionally unveiled the show’s logo; take a look at both below.
For a script-to-series order, there’s already a ton of information out there for Swamp Thing. The series is described as a drama that will feature hour long episodes. The descriptions being used sound as though CDC researcher Abby Arcane will be a prominent character if not the main character. Arcane will travel back to her hometown of Houma, Louisiana where she’ll meet Alec Holland. They investigate a swamp-borne virus together, only for Holland to die. It is then that Abby will discover the mystical nature of the swamp and the possibility that Holland is still alive.
Swamp Thing is a popular character that looks to have found a great team to bring him to life. Wan’s involvement alone points to a horror-style take on the character, and that is very much the case with Dauberman and Clear writing the scripts. There’s certainly horror elements to the source material and Wan confirmed on Twitter that’s what he’s going for too, saying it’s “more horror than anything.” This gives the show a completely different audience to target than the other DC Universe projects appear to be going after. If it is going to come out next year, then the remainder of 2018 should be full of developments on the series. Considering just how far along the series appears to be already, it’s safe to say a James Wan-produced Swamp Thing is one of DC’s most exciting TV shows in development.
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Post by hardball on May 3, 2018 2:56:31 GMT
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Post by General Kenobi on May 3, 2018 13:02:46 GMT
Now this is where John Constantine should appear and not Legends of Tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2018 12:50:16 GMT
That is surprising news for sure hardball. Thanks for posting that on here. I knew they were going to have more Live Action TV shows 'cause they said around the time they announced 'Metropolis' there were several other live action TV shows in the works but I didn't expect one of them to be 'Swamp Thing' especially with some people saying the reason the character hasn't appeared in the 'Arrowverse' is the cost factor of having him appear on a TV show. It sounds like the DC Online Streaming Service is going to have higher budgets for their TV shows than the 'Arrowverse' shows and 'Gotham' does and I am looking forward to seeing what other characters they have appear in this and what the other live action TV shows are going to be. I think the next TV show on the DC Online Streaming Service should be Zatanna or Batwoman.
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Post by BexxyJ on May 7, 2018 13:15:36 GMT
Sounds better than the other shows. What is it going to be about? Does the show take place in a swamp?
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Post by taylorfirst1 on May 7, 2018 22:08:29 GMT
There was a Swamp Thing series from 1990-1993.
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Post by General Kenobi on May 9, 2018 13:33:44 GMT
Was there? Huh. Neat.
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Post by taylorfirst1 on May 9, 2018 14:03:39 GMT
Yes, I think it ran on the USA network or it may have been syndicated I don't remember. But it wasn't a bad show overall from what I can remember.
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Post by General Kenobi on May 10, 2018 13:21:23 GMT
Oh. I think its coming back to me now. Wow. Suddenly I feel like Celine Dion.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2018 12:20:17 GMT
Yes, I think it ran on the USA network or it may have been syndicated I don't remember. But it wasn't a bad show overall from what I can remember. Wow. I didn't know about that either. I know about the movies ('Swamp Thing' and 'The Return of Swamp Thing') and the first movie was actually written and directed by Wes Craven but I don't think we got the TV show here on TV in Australia and if we did I don't remember it so I will have to look into it. I think it will most likely be very different than that show though 'cause they have come a long way with what they can do on TV in the early 90s and I think this show has a chance of turning out really good but we will have to wait and see.
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Post by General Kenobi on May 12, 2018 11:55:34 GMT
Yeah, I think Wan's Swamp Thing will be heavily influenced by Alan Moore's work on the character.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2018 13:03:48 GMT
Yeah, I think Wan's Swamp Thing will be heavily influenced by Alan Moore's work on the character. I think you might be right. I am looking forward to finding out more details about the series and what actors they get. Hopefully we don't have to wait long to get it and 'Titans' here in Australia 'cause we are still waiting to see 'Black Lightning' but we know the animated 'Harley Quinn' and Season Three of 'Young Justice' are going to air on Netflix here so I think there is a good chance the other two will air here too. Do you think 'Swamp Thing' is better to adapt as a TV show or a movie?
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Post by hardball on May 14, 2018 14:37:45 GMT
Yeah, I think Wan's Swamp Thing will be heavily influenced by Alan Moore's work on the character. I think you might be right. I am looking forward to finding out more details about the series and what actors they get. Hopefully we don't have to wait long to get it and 'Titans' here in Australia 'cause we are still waiting to see 'Black Lightning' but we know the animated 'Harley Quinn' and Season Three of 'Young Justice' are going to air on Netflix here so I think there is a good chance the other two will air here too. Do you think 'Swamp Thing' is better to adapt as a TV show or a movie? I am not too familiar with Swamp Thing, but the premise sounds interesting enough for a movie. But I can't see WB/DC taking a chance on this as they're trying to fix the DCEU. Right now they'll probably stick with known characters.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 7:56:42 GMT
I think you might be right. I am looking forward to finding out more details about the series and what actors they get. Hopefully we don't have to wait long to get it and 'Titans' here in Australia 'cause we are still waiting to see 'Black Lightning' but we know the animated 'Harley Quinn' and Season Three of 'Young Justice' are going to air on Netflix here so I think there is a good chance the other two will air here too. Do you think 'Swamp Thing' is better to adapt as a TV show or a movie? I am not too familiar with Swamp Thing, but the premise sounds interesting enough for a movie. But I can't see WB/DC taking a chance on this as they're trying to fix the DCEU. Right now they'll probably stick with known characters. Have you seen the 'Swamp Thing' movies? There were two called 'Swamp Thing' and 'Return of Swamp Thing' as I mentioned above and the first was directed by Wes Craven. The second movie was kinda disappointing but I enjoyed the first and it is worth checking out before you watch the series 'cause it will give you a better understanding of the character. I was under the impression the DCEU were going to stick with known characters but then they announced 'New Gods' and 'Blackhawk' so I think anything is possible at this point.
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Post by hardball on May 20, 2018 8:54:49 GMT
I am not too familiar with Swamp Thing, but the premise sounds interesting enough for a movie. But I can't see WB/DC taking a chance on this as they're trying to fix the DCEU. Right now they'll probably stick with known characters. Have you seen the 'Swamp Thing' movies? There were two called 'Swamp Thing' and 'Return of Swamp Thing' as I mentioned above and the first was directed by Wes Craven. The second movie was kinda disappointing but I enjoyed the first and it is worth checking out before you watch the series 'cause it will give you a better understanding of the character. I was under the impression the DCEU were going to stick with known characters but then they announced 'New Gods' and 'Blackhawk' so I think anything is possible at this point. Thanks for the recommendation and yes I'll check them out. Now's a god time as any to get familiar with the character before the show comes out. Good point about Blackhawk and New Gods so it looks like the DCEU is trying out a different approach. BTW there are rumors the DCEU plans to do a Hawkman/Hawkgirl film. I don't know if that had anything to do with the two not coming back to Legends, but that movie rumor has been making the rounds.
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Post by General Kenobi on May 20, 2018 13:00:42 GMT
I hadn't heard that rumor before, thanks for sharing. I hope it's true because I am a huge fan of the Hawks.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 13:50:09 GMT
Have you seen the 'Swamp Thing' movies? There were two called 'Swamp Thing' and 'Return of Swamp Thing' as I mentioned above and the first was directed by Wes Craven. The second movie was kinda disappointing but I enjoyed the first and it is worth checking out before you watch the series 'cause it will give you a better understanding of the character. I was under the impression the DCEU were going to stick with known characters but then they announced 'New Gods' and 'Blackhawk' so I think anything is possible at this point. Thanks for the recommendation and yes I'll check them out. Now's a god time as any to get familiar with the character before the show comes out. Good point about Blackhawk and New Gods so it looks like the DCEU is trying out a different approach. BTW there are rumors the DCEU plans to do a Hawkman/Hawkgirl film. I don't know if that had anything to do with the two not coming back to Legends, but that movie rumor has been making the rounds. You're welcome. Yes, it does help to get familiar with a character before a movie or a TV show about them comes out - that is of course, as long as the writers don't change too many things about them and give us a proper adaption. I am hoping this turns out to be good but the 'Swamp Thing' show could turn out to be like the 'Supergirl' show and have nothing to do with the comic books and only be the character in name. I have learned to set myself up for disappointment as a comic book fan but it has a better chance being on the 'DC Online Streaming Service.' I didn't know about the 'Hawkman/ Hawkgirl' movie but that does sound interesting and if they can make a better version of the characters than the 'Arrowverse' did that could turn out to be a good movie. They should use the 'Smallville' version of Hawkman for inspiration too. I like him better when he is grumpy and calls Green Arrow a dick.
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Post by General Kenobi on May 22, 2018 20:21:21 GMT
Well, expect disappointment if you're a DC fan. Not so much if you're a Marvel fan.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2018 13:22:36 GMT
Well, expect disappointment if you're a DC fan. Not so much if you're a Marvel fan. Yeah. That sadly seems to be true about most of the movies so far but thankfully the comic books are a different story altogether and with a few exceptions like 'Supergirl Rebirth' which made the mistake of copying the TV show and 'Superwoman Rebirth' which should have been a Linda Danvers series DC Rebirth has been very popular among fans and I have enjoyed 'Detective Comics Rebirth' with Batman, Batwoman, the Spoiler, Orphan, Red Robin, Clayface etc more than I have enjoyed any of the movies or TV shows and a big part of that has been 'cause of awesome female characters like the Spoiler, Orphan and Batwoman.
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Post by BexxyJ on May 25, 2018 13:58:01 GMT
Well, expect disappointment if you're a DC fan. Not so much if you're a Marvel fan. Disappointment? Expect disappointment with just about any superhero tv show if you are a fan of high quality and well written TV shows.
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