During a recent interview with Aquaman director and Swamp Thing Executive Producer, James Wan stated that the show would be leaning more towards the Gothic horror/romance aspects of the character.
During a press junket for Aquaman, director James Wan was asked about the upcoming show and how they intended to approach it. He told Comic Book Resources that they wanted to do something that was a bit more true to certain aspects of the comics:
We want to lean more into the Gothic horror/romance aspect of it. It’s a human story. Basically, it’s Beauty and the Beast. It’s about this guy struggling to find his humanity as he’s transforming and becoming more and more of a monster.
From the sound of things, James Wan has a good idea as to where he wants the story to go.
What do you all make of this approach? Are you hoping that Swamp Thing will stay true to the comics? Are you eager to see a Gothic horror series make it to the live action DC Universe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Here is a plot synopsis for the upcoming show series:
When CDC researcher Abby Arcane 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.
Swamp Thing stars Crystal Reed as Abby Arcane, Maria Sten as Liz, Henderson Wade as Matt Cable, Jeryl Prescott as Madame Xanadu, Virginia Madsen as Maria Sunderland, Will Patton as Avery Sunderland, Jennifer Beals as an original character created for the series, Andy Bean as Alec Holland, Kevin Durand as Jason Woodrue, and Derek Mears as the titular creature.
Aquaman director James Wan will serve as an executive producer on the series alongside Mark Verheiden, Gary Dauberman, Michael Clear, and Len Wiseman. The first episode will be written by Verheiden and Dauberman while Wiseman will direct.
Swamp Thing will be available exclusively on DC Universe in 2019.
Aquaman is now in theaters everywhere!
Source: Comic Book Resources