With DC and Aquaman director James Wan currently working on a new live-action series for the DC Universe streaming service, distributor 88 Films has announced that it is set to bring Wes Craven’s original 1982 comic book adaptation Swamp Thing to Blu-ray in the UK this March! SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Amazon UK Long […]
Aquaman director James Wan describes Swamp Thing as a “Gothic horror/romance”
Having scored an enormous box office success with Aquaman, director James Wan is now turning his attention to another DC character, serving as executive producer on DC Universe’s live-action Swamp Thing series. During an interview with Comic Book Resources, Wan shared a few details on the upcoming show and their approach to the material: “We […]
Westworld’s Leonardo Nam joins DC Universe’s Swamp Thing series
Deadline is reporting that Westworld actor Leonardo Nam has become the latest addition to the cast of the DC Universe live-action series Swamp Thing. According to the site, Nam will play the returning character Harlan Edwards, who appears to be an original creation for the show and is described as “a gay CDC specialist who […]
Swamp Thing director shares behind-the-scenes image and video
As filming continues on DC Universe’s live-action Swamp Thing, director Len Wiseman (Underworld) has given fans a peek behind-the-scenes of the upcoming DC Comics series by releasing a photo of himself alongside stars Andy Bean (Alec Holland) and Crystal Reed (Abby Arcane), as well as a video which offers a tour of the swamp setting. […]
DC Universe teases 2019 line-up with sizzle reel trailer
DC Entertainment has unveiled a new 2019 sizzle reel trailer showcasing some of the original and classic content coming to the DC Universe streaming service in the next twelve months. This January sees the launch of its second original series Young Justice: Outsiders, which will be followed later in the year by Doom Patrol, Swamp […]
Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing, Stargirl and Harley Quinn premiere dates revealed by DC Universe
DC Universe subscribers can start working out their schedules for 2019, with the streaming service seemingly outlining its premiere date for the live-action series Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing and Stargirl, along with the Harley Quinn animated show. According to GeeksWorldWide, Doom Patrol is set to begin on February 15th 2019, followed by Swamp Thing on […]
Sharknado’s Ian Ziering to play Blue Devil in DC’s Swamp Thing
Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sharknado star Ian Ziering has joined the cast of DC Universe’s live-action Swamp Thing series, where he’ll play the DC character Daniel Cassidy, a.k.a. Blue Devil. The official description for the Swamp Thing incarnation of Blue Devil reads: “Stuntman turned movie star, Daniel Cassidy became semi-famous after playing the demonic Blue […]
Swamp Thing set photos offer first look at Alec Holland and Abby Arcane
With filming now underway on Swamp Thing, the first set photos from the DC Universe live-action series have landed online and give us our very first look at Andy Bean (Power) as Alec Holland, a scientist who will soon find himself transformed into the titular plant monster. Bean is joined by Gotham actress Crystal Reed, who […]
Flickering Myth Podcast #78 – Sony opts out of E3, remembering Stan Lee and his complex legacy
The Flickering Myth Podcast… rebooted! New hosts Allen Christian and Gerald James cover the week’s news – Bad Boys for Lif3, Dan Aykroyd still thinks Ghostbusters 3 could happen, Swamp Thing and Devil May Cry TV shows, Sony’s decision to not attend E3 2019, and a lengthy discussion remembering Stan Lee and the complicated legacy he […]
Filming gets underway on DC Universe’s Swamp Thing
After assembling its cast these past few weeks, filming is now officially underway on DC Universe’s second live-action series Swamp Thing, with actress Crystal Reed – who is set to play the character of Abby Arcane – taking to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes image of director Len Wiseman (Underworld), who is helming the first […]