Swamp Thing (2019 TV Series)

***Swamp Thing*** is a web live-action television drama series produced and directed by Len Wiseman, based on DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. The project hails from James Wan's Atomic Monster in association with Warner Bros. Television. It premiered on DC Universe on May 31, and ran until August 2, 2019.

## Synopsis

*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.*

## Cast and characters

### Main

* Crystal Reed as Abby Arcane: A CDC doctor investigating a horrific life-threatening epidemic in her hometown.
* Virginia Madsen as Maria Sunderland: The wife of Avery Sunderland, whose grief over the loss of her daughter Shawna returns with Abby's return home, which draws Maria into the supernatural mysteries of the swamp.
* Andy Bean and Derek Mears as Alec Holland/Swamp Thing: As the elemental superhero Swamp Thing, Holland struggles with holding onto his humanity while defending the town and the natural world at large. Bean portrays Holland while Mears portrays Swamp Thing.
* Henderson Wade as Matthew Cable: A lawman along with his mother Lucilia, who finds himself in dire straits when supernatural events begin to threaten the town.
* Maria Sten as Liz Tremayne: A local newspaper reporter and bartender who is a close childhood friend of Abby Arcane.
* Jeryl Prescott as Madame Xanadu: A blind fortune teller whose psychic abilities can reveal the future.
* Will Patton as Avery Sunderland: A prominent businessman in Houma who gives back to the community, yet is determined to harness the power of the swamp for profit.

### Recurring

* Kevin Durand as Jason Woodrue: A biogeneticist brought in to study the properties of the swamp, leading him to become fixated on unlocking the potential of it which has tragic and monstrous consequences for him.
* Given Sharp as Shawna Sunderland: The deceased daughter of Avery and Maria Sunderland.
* Ian Ziering as Daniel Cassidy: A former stuntman who became semi-famous after playing the demonic Blue Devil in a film looking to regain his former fame.
* Leonardo Nam as Harlan Edwards: A gay CDC specialist who is Abby's second-in-command.
* Elle Graham as Susie Coyle: A young girl who is diagnosed with “Green Flu” and appears to have a mysterious connection to Swamp Thing.
* Jennifer Beals as Lucilia Cable: The "tough as nails and pragmatic" sheriff of Marais with a strong devotion to her son Matt.
* Selena Anduze as Caroline Woodrue: The wife of Jason Woodrue.
* Al Mitchell as Delroy Tremayne: The father of Liz.
* Unknown as Garou: The pet dog of Alec Holland.
* Fran Tabor as Reed: a nurse.
* Micah Fitzgerald as Munson: a criminal.
* Dorothy Recasner Brown as Nadine: The housekeeper of Avery and Maria Sunderland.
* Kelly Walker as Margaux: The girfriend of Liz.

## Crew

* Mark Verheiden (showrunner)
* Gary Dauberman (showrunner)
* James Wan (executive producer)
* Michael Clear (executive producer)
* Rob Hackett (executive producer)

## Production

### Development

On May 2, 2018, it was announced that DC Universe had given the production a script-to-series order. Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman were expected to write the first episode of the series and executive produce alongside James Wan, Michael Clear. Rob Hackett was set to serve as a co-producer. Production companies involved with the series were slated to include Atomic Monster Productions and Warner Bros. Television. On September 4, 2018, it was reported that Len Wiseman would direct the series' first episode in addition to serving as an executive producer.

Despite being released on DC Universe, the series does not exist in the same fictional universe as the service's other live-action series, *Titans* and *Doom Patrol*.

### Casting

In September 2018, it was announced that Crystal Reed and Maria Sten had been cast in the main roles of Abby Arcane and Liz Tremayne, respectively, and that Jennifer Beals had been cast in the recurring role of Sheriff Lucilia Cable. In late October and early November 2018, more series regulars were revealed, with Jeryl Prescott cast as Madame Xanadu, Virginia Madsen cast as Maria Sunderland, Will Patton cast as Avery Sunderland. Andy Bean cast as Alec Holland with Derek Mears as Swamp Thing, Henderson Wade cast as Matt Cable, and Kevin Durand cast as Jason Woodrue.

### Filming

Principal photography for the series commenced in early November 2018 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

## Release

*Swamp Thing* has tentatively been scheduled by DC Universe to be released from late May 2019 to late August 2019.  In May 2020, The CW acquired the broadcast rights to the series. It began airing on the network on October 6, 2020 and concluded on December 22, 2020.

## Cancellation

On June 6, 2019, it was reported that *Swamp Thing* was canceled and would not receive a second season.. However Crystal Reed said "If the series were somehow revived, she "would return to the role in a heartbeat. I loved my crew and my cast and our creative team. There would be absolutely no hesitation on my part."

## References

1. ↑ Beedle, Tim (May 2, 2018). "James Wan Brings Swamp Thing to New DC Universe Digital Experience". *DC Comics*. Retrieved on May 2, 2018.
2. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 6, 2019). "'Swamp Thing' Canceled By DC Universe After 1 Season". *Deadline Hollywood*. Retrieved on June 6, 2019.
3. ↑ https://www.cbr.com/swamp-thing-crystal-reed-abby-arcane-arrowverse/

## External Links

* Swamp Thing (2019 TV Series) on Wikipedia
* Swamp Thing (2019 TV Series) on IMDb
* Swamp Thing (2019 TV Series) on TV.com
* Swamp Thing (2019 TV Series) on DC Wikia

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