DC Universe’s ‘Swamp Thing’ Casts Derek Mears As Its Swamp Thing

Warner Bros. has announced DC Universe’s upcoming Swamp Thing series has cast Derek Mears in the lead role of the series’ titular character.

In addition, Andy Bean has been cast as the character’s alter ego, Alec Holland. Mears and Bean join the cast which includes Will Patton (Fallen Skies), Crystal Reed (Gotham), Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen (Designated Survivor) and Jeryl Prescott (The Walking Dead).

Swamp Thing follows CDC researcher Abby Arcane (Reed) when she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, and develop a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — who is tragically taken from her. Powerful forces descend on Houma in an effort to exploit the swamp’s mysterious properties while Abby must discover the swamp mystical secrets including that the potential love of her life may not be dead after all.

Based on characters from DC created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrights, the live-action series is written by Mark Verheiden and Gary Dauberman. James Wan is executive producing through his Atomic Monster banner in association with Warner Bros. Television. Len Wiseman, Mark Verheiden, Gary Dauberman, Michael Clear also serve as executive producers with Rob Hackett co-producing. Wiseman is directing the series pilot.

Swamp Thing will be available exclusively on DC Universe in 2019.

Source: The Wrap