After casting Abby Arcane and Liz Tremayne last week, it seems that DC Universe may have found its Swamp Thing for the upcoming live-action series. According to Splash Report, who first broke the news that Len Wiseman (Underworld) would direct the pilot, actor and stuntman Derek Mears – best known for his role as Jason in the […]
DC Universe’s Swamp Thing TV series will use a physical costume, aiming for “hard R rating” with graphic violence
With the cast of DC Universe’s live-action Swamp Thing starting to come together ahead of filming on the pilot later this year, screenwriter Gary Dauberman has been chatting to SlashFilm about the series, revealing that it will employ “a physical costume” for the titular creature. “Swamp Thing himself looks incredible,” said Dauberman, referring to the […]
Maria Sten joins DC’s Swamp Thing as Liz Tremayne
Deadline is reporting that Maria Sten (Channel Zero, Straight Outta Compton) has joined DC Universe’s upcoming live-action Swamp Thing series and will portray the character of Liz Tremayne. Swamp Thing follows Abby Arcane (Crystal Reed), who investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus in a small town in Louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp […]
Swamp Thing casts Gotham’s Crystal Reed as Abby Arcane
DC Universe’s Swamp Thing has found its leading lady. According to Deadline, the series has cast Crystal Reed in the role of Abby Arcane, the lead scientist with a personal connection to the entity known as Swamp Thing. Reed recently starred in another DC property, Fox’s Gotham as Sofia Falcone. Smart and caring, CDC Doctor Abby Arcane’s strong sense […]
DC Universe’s Swamp Thing pilot to be directed by Len Wiseman
It was reported as a rumour a few days ago, but has now been made official. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed Len Wiseman (Sleepy Hollow) will direct the pilot for DC Universe’s live-action Swamp Thing. Wiseman will also join the series as an executive producer. Aquaman‘s James Wan is executive producing Swamp Thing and was first sought to direct […]
Fan Expo 2018: DC Nation highlights Three Jokers, Heroes in Crisis, The Last Knight on Earth, new Swamp Thing series and more
Over the past year, fans have seen a lot in DC Comics, from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Dark Nights – Metal, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s Doomsday Clock and Brian Michael Bendis taking stewardship of Superman and Action Comics. At the Fan Expo convention, Dan DiDio held a DC Nation panel with Snyder, Capullo, […]
Len Wiseman rumoured to direct Swamp Thing pilot for DC Universe
With James Wan opting to pass on directing duties on the upcoming Swamp Thing pilot, rumours are suggesting that the DC Universe live-action series has found his replacement. According to Splash Report (so caution advised), Underworld creator and Live Free or Die Hard and Total Recall helmer Len Wiseman has signed on to direct the […]
Swamp Thing will be a standalone series with no connection to Titans or other DC Universe shows
Back in May it was announced that Aquaman director James Wan is developing a live-action Swamp Thing series, which will air on the new DC Universe streaming service alongside the likes of Titans, Doom Patrol and the recently announced Stargirl. We know that Titans and Doom Patrol will be connected, the latter being a spinoff […]
DC Universe streaming service officially announced with content details, promo images and launch trailer
DC Entertainment has officially announced DC Universe, its upcoming digital subscription service designed especially for fans, which is set to mix original live-action and animated series with an extensive back catalogue of DC movies, classic television shows, comic books and more. “Developing new ways for consumers to access some of our most popular and iconic […]
James Wan to co-direct Swamp Thing pilot as more casting breakdowns emerge
Early in May, DC Entertainment announced that Aquaman director James Wan is developing a live-action Swamp Thing TV series for the upcoming DC Universe streaming service, where it will join the likes of Titans and Doom Patrol. It’s been reported this week that the series is looking to begin production in the fall, and now […]