New swamp thing series officially on the way from james wan. The newly created being, now known as swamp thing, is super strong and can make plants do his bidding. He dumped the body in the louisiana swamps, where a strange thing took place. The lovely kat is back to discuss one of dans earliest influences, the 1982 wes craven film swamp thing, based on the comic book of the same name published by dc comics. The film has a main title montage that consists of comic book covers set to creedence clearwater revivals born on the bayou, and features dick durock and louis jourdan. Aug 11, 2015 we decided to create a complete swamp thing reading order, starting with some of the work done over at dcuguide, then building on what wasnt there. In the episode, constantine mentions the true swamp thing. But the effect causes bad luck with will when he comes into contact with one of them and ends up a prisoner in arcanes lab who is determined to find the nest of rare eggs himself for personal use. Swamp thing liveaction series by james wan page 10. A rock singer tries to run away from the consequences of the morbid overtones in the lyrics of his songs after two fans. Swamp thing was released in a bluraydvd combo pack by shout. Swamp thing helps cathy swanson comprehend her late, alienated mother swamp thing s first human friendby showing cathy visions of her mothers teenage life. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero horror film written and directed by wes craven, based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson.
The casting announcement calls for a man in his mid30s to play cable, who in this adaptation is the town sheriff and abby. Dc is planning on bringing a new live action swamp thing tv series to the small screen. Track swamp thing 2019 new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. Dc has an upcoming vod service called dc universe on the way, and today we have word that one of the first series the platform has picked up is james wans swamp thing the drama has a script.
Arcane has some new technology to give gen sunderland a new body. After a months long dealmaking process, dc comics swamp thing is officially in development with a scripttoseries order. Based on the legendary dc comics character, the usa network commissioned a total of 72 episodes of this cult favorite that aired 199093. If st only streamed one episode before being canned, thats the first ive heard of a oneanddone in the streaming world. James wan puts down more roots at dc with swamp thing series the aquaman director will produce the newest iteration of the iconic character for. Swamp thing is a 2019 superhero series on the dc universe streaming service, the third show to be produced and premiered on the streaming service. Swamp thing is an offbeat, horrorfocused addition to the dc comics menu. Swamp thing was created by len wein and bernie wrightson in 1971 and.
An attractive reporter arrives unannounced to interview arcane, but she is not what she seems, and her hidden agenda threatens both the doctor and the swamp. The drama based on dc characters hails from james wan in association with warner bros. And dc universe now has a new addition a liveaction swamp thing tv series from executive producer james wan. Watch swamp thing online full episodes of season 3 to 1. A new swamp thing series based stories from on len wein and bernie wrightson has just been ordered for the upcoming dc streaming service named dc universe. James girlfriend, elegy, brings in noted psychiatrist dr. Abby and matt follow one of her patients into the swamp, where abby encounters swamp thing.
Dc universe, dc entertainments upcoming svod service, has given a scripttoseries order for a liveaction series adaptation of swamp thing. Dc universe, which is the official title of the dc streaming service, was revealed earlier today. Swamp thing gets addicted to hallucinogenic iguana eggs which makes him live out a fantasy with ann. Also this episode, my musical journey takes a listen to one hundred ways by james. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben. Jim goes off into the swamp and finds himself face to face with swamp thing. Swamp thing is getting a new tv show from dc and james. Swamp thing liveaction series is in the works with james. The drama based on dc characters hails from james wan in. Last month, the dc universe online streaming service handed out a scripttoseries order for a liveaction swamp thing series, with aquaman director james wan producing, though quite a few details about the project remained unclear.
Based on the dc comic book character, the swamp thing made his debut in 1990 for the first time on television following the two movies from the 80s. Notably, that list includes bernie wrightson, who provided illustrations for several volumes of stephen kings the dark tower, and alan moore, the mad geniusdark wizard responsible for from hell and watchme. Katherine is the star of hollys house, a childrens television show. Now, i know that there were a few before then the nightmarebuilding image of a killer earwig boring into paul windfields head didnt spring from my imagination, im sure, but the first film i remember actually going to a. Alecs body began to mutate, and a new being was born, made of plants and swamp muck. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the dc comics character of the same name. Notably, that list includes bernie wrightson, who provided illustrations for several volumes of stephen kings the dark tower, and alan moore, the mad geniusdark wizard responsible for from hell and watchmen. Dc universe cancels swamp thing just days after first episode of new superhero series aired. Alec holland, whos studying a biorestorative formula in the middle of a swamp that could possibly grow plants anywhere, and alice cable adrienne barbeau, a washington agent who is sent to look after the research. Find out where the return of the swamp thing is streaming, if the return of the swamp thing is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Monsters is anthology horror series that originally aired in syndication. The complete swamp thing reading order vertigology.
Swamp thing jennifer beals to recur in dc universe series. Episodes are listed in approximate order of production. That time swamp thing impregnated a spacestation charles prefore apr 25, 2020. Dc adds swamp thing liveaction series by james wan cbr. Word of god is that despite being on the service, it is not part of the titansverse shared universe. Alec struggles to understand his metamorphosis into the monstrous, plantbased creature, swamp thing.
Meanwhile a baby is swept away by the waters of the swamp from the same explosion into the arms of the swamp thing. May 03, 2018 dc universe, dc entertainments upcoming svod service, has given a scripttoseries order for a liveaction series adaptation of swamp thing. May 19, 2014 swamp thing 24 1975 the earth below i feel as if cake and balloons should accompany this post. Aquaman director james wan will be one of the executive producers for the onehour drama. What a morbid and great tale by the master alan moore with spectacular art by steve. May 03, 2018 james wan puts down more roots at dc with swamp thing series the aquaman director will produce the newest iteration of the iconic character for dcs digital subscription service. Street who was supposedly killed in the firstseason episode the cikata. May 02, 2018 swamp thing was created in 1971 by len wein and bernie wrightson as part of a oneoff story for the comic house of secrets, though the character soon rose to fame on his own standalone merits. The character has starred in a 1982 liveaction movie by wes craven, along with a previous liveaction series from 19901993. James wan attached to swamp thing tv series project. Swamp thing pilot tv episode 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors. Swamp thing tv series 19901993 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Abels artistic prowess, originality, and love for life and his fans are audible in every note of swamp thing put it on repeat and enjoy. Watch swamp thing season 2, episode 9 smoke and mirrors. Swamp thing season 1 episode 14 a runaway synthetic human from dr. Dc comics swamp thing will have 10 episodes and debut on friday, may 31. If you know anything about abel james, youll know that he has a deep love for his art and for those who join him on his artistic journeys. As casting begins for the swamp thing tv series, character details on the supporting cast have begun to surface according to that hashtag show, dc entertainment is looking to cast supporting character matthew cable. Dcs swamp thing tv series may start filming this fall. It tells the story of scientist alec holland who becomes transformed into the monster the swamp thing dick durock through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil anton arcane louis. The show followed two bigscreen adaptations of the character swamp thing in 1981, and the return of swamp thing in 1989 and once again called upon the services of dick durock, who played swamp thing in both films and in this series. Swamp thing helps cathy swanson comprehend her late, alienated motherswamp things first human friendby showing cathy visions of her mothers teenage life. Alec holland, a scientist, violently harmed by chemicals, morphed into the swamp thing, a hideous monster whom lurks the murky swamps he was made in. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. In the legends of tomorrow episode wet hot american bummer, there appears a horror film based on the swamp thing named swamp thaaaang. Directed by jim wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film swamp thing, having a lighter tone than its predecessor.
Jun 16, 2018 there are reports that james wans swamp thing tv series could start filming in fall 2018, with production expected to take place in north carolina. Avec tomohisa yamashita, john lynch, katherine odonnelly. Dcs new streaming service, dc universe as its tentatively called is launching a number of new tv shows. A swamp thing tv series with james wan is headed to dc. The fictional character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to date, including several specials, and has crossed over into other dc comics titles. Swamp thing is getting a new tv show from dc and james wan. Watch swamp thing season 1 episode 14 online birth marks. Woodroes lab, abigail is seen running through the street from an exploding boat by will who befriends her. But viewed through this new lens of a dvd set, swamp thing. Find out where swamp thing is streaming, if swamp thing is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Swamp thing was created in 1971 by len wein and bernie wrightson as part of a oneoff story for the comic house of secrets, though the character soon. Swamp thing canceled after one season at dc universe variety.
As per the events of the arrowverse crisis crossover crisis on infinite earths, the series is set on the arrowverses earth19 based on the classic swamp thing comic series, the series is about cdc doctor abby arcane, who returns to her home of. Announcing andy bean as alec holland and derek mears as swamp thing. And dc universe now has a new addition a liveaction swamp thing tv series from executive. He tests it on swamp thing and swaps bodies with him. I should have posted this last week but i have been swamped with work and can finally take the time to present the last issue of swamp thing series 1. The casting announcement calls for a man in his mid30s to play cable, who in this adaptation is the town sheriff and abby arcanes former love interest who struggles with. Based on the classic swamp thing comic series, the series is about cdc doctor abby arcane, who.
Jun 23, 2018 as of now, the report is unconfirmed by dc, but the news that james wan could codirect the pilot episode of swamp thing wouldnt be that surprising. Abby arcane returns home to marais, louisiana to investigate a deadly swamp borne virus, only to discover the dark, terrifying mysteries of the swamp. May 02, 2018 dcs digital service now has a name dc universe. Jun 06, 2019 dc universe cancels swamp thing just days after first episode of new superhero series aired. Jul 14, 2008 but viewed through this new lens of a dvd set, swamp thing. Swamp thing liveaction series is in the works with. Watch swamp thing season 1 episode 18 online the watchers. We decided to create a complete swamp thing reading order, starting with some of the work done over at dcuguide, then building on what wasnt there. Swamp thing 24 1975 the earth below i feel as if cake and balloons should accompany this post. Since the series began in the late 70s, several horror icons have contributed to its resume. In other words, it kind of stands out from the other dc.
The return of the swamp thing where to stream and watch. Watch swamp thing online full episodes of season 3 to 1 yidio. May 03, 2018 previously adapted into two rather schlocky movies and a 90s tv show, swamp thing is a romantic horror comic with ecological themes. The swamp is my world, it is who i am, it is what i am. I had the pleasure of working with him on 50 episodes of the swamp thing series and, after that, being honored as a friend of his. With crystal reed, virginia madsen, andy bean, derek mears. I asked swamp thing producer steven sears to share his thoughts on dick durock and this is what he had to say. The incredible adventures of swamp thing continue with this 4dvd set, containing the first 25 episodes of the series 50episode third season. James wan puts down more roots at dc with swamp thing series. A swamp thing tv series with james wan is headed to dc universe. Swamp thing is the first film i remember seeing in theatres.
While in swamp things body, arcane gets shot and doesnt know how to heal himself. Swamp thing has found a television home, with the former dc universe superhero show set to air on the cw network during the coming summer. According to that hashtag show, dc entertainment is looking to cast supporting character matthew cable. During an attack on the facility orchesrated by one anton. Television are adding a liveaction swamp thing series to its newlytitled dc universe streaming service. There are reports that james wans swamp thing tv series could start filming in fall 2018, with production expected to take place in north carolina.
Meaning if the script kicks some tail and turns some heads. Dc universe cancels swamp thing after just one episode. Swamp thing is a 1982 film directed by wes craven, based on the dc comics character the film centers around dr. A liveaction series based on the swamp thing and produced by james wan was released in 2019 on the dc universe streaming service. As of now, the report is unconfirmed by dc, but the news that james wan could codirect the pilot episode of swamp thing wouldnt be that surprising. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I believe the downtown shot of the city at the start of the episode is church street station in downtown orlando. With mark lindsay chapman, scott garrison, dick durock, peggy oneal. Previously adapted into two rather schlocky movies and a 90s tv show, swamp thing is a romantic horror comic with ecological themes. Viper takes morbulus back to his lab in the swamp and applies a drop of. Jonathan bailor, new york times bestselling author. Jul 15, 2008 the incredible adventures of swamp thing continue with this 4dvd set, containing the first 25 episodes of the series 50 episode third season.
Jun 20, 2018 as casting begins for the swamp thing tv series, character details on the supporting cast have begun to surface. Swamp thing had already won my heart before its moment of greatness, but when that moment came, i knew id discovered another one of those movies that fall somewhere between buried treasures and guilty pleasures. In 1990 the dc comic book swamp thing was serialized and brought to the screen by the usa network. May 03, 2018 dcs new streaming service, dc universe as its tentatively called is launching a number of new tv shows. It seems that dcs forthcoming streaming video on demand service, dc universe, is bringing one its most iconic characters to the athome masses. Swamp thing follows abby arcane reed as she investigates what seems to be a deadly. Liveaction swamp thing tv series coming to dc digital. May 03, 2018 a new swamp thing series based stories from on len wein and bernie wrightson has just been ordered for the upcoming dc streaming service named dc universe. Tressa accidentally stumbles across arcanes latest model of two robot henchmen, called watchers, who are hunting down abigail to erase any evidence of the late dr. The series volume 2, which compiles the first more on the necessity for quotes later 26 episodes of the shows 49episode. The rendition of swamp thing on the cover is one of my favorites. I decided that since i had already covered the swamp thing movie, its sequel and the marvel equivalent manthing that i would take a look at the pilot of the swamp thing live action tv series.