Derek Mears has signed on star in DC Universe’s upcoming series 'Swamp Thing', with plans to premiere the series sometime next year. Mears will play the title character, Crystal Reed and Maria Sten will also star.
Produced by James Wan - Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she 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.
Based on the DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. Ash vs. Evil Dead writer Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman (IT co-writer) will pen the script.
James Wan promises the series will be scary and rated “R” violent. In case you are wondering Mears will be wearing a practical creature suit, so not CGI bullshit. We hope!
