Following the announcement last year that DC Comics would be launching their own streaming service, they have now named it DC UNIVERSE with the launch of a new landing page. With it comes the announcement of four original series, including the new announcement of a live-action show based on Swamp Thing.
James Wan, who will serve as an Executive Producer of SWAMP THING series along with Mark Verheiden (Ash vs. The Evil Dead, Daredevil, Constantine), Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle: Creation) and Michael Clear (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation). It will follow CDC researcher Abby Arcane, who returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus. There she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland—only to have him tragically taken from her. It will debut in 2019.
TITANS will be written and produced by Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash) alongside Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind). They will also be joined by the highly anticipated YOUNG JUSTICE: OUTSIDERS animated series, bringing back the popular show after a 5 year hiatus. Naturally, HARLEY QUINN is getting an animated series, because what would a DC gathering be like without her? A fifth series, METROPOLIS, is mentioned in the press release but no details orl
DC Comics has dominated the televsiion landscape with shows like Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and Black Lightning. However, their big screen successes have been somewhat lacklustre, especially given the lukewarm response to Justice League last year. This streaming service puts DC back on solid ground with the platform that they have always been successful at marketing.
DC calls the platform “a first-of-its kind, immersive digital experience designed just for DC fans. One of the many incredible things your membership will include is unlimited access to the following exclusive original series.” You can sign up for updates on their site now.
