‘Swamp Thing’ Movie In Development For The New DC Universe

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC is set to explore some of the universe’s darker corners. During the duo’s slate reveal, it was announced that a Swamp Thing movie is being developed. 

Created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson in 1971, the character first appeared in House of Secrets #92. Originally conceived as a scientist named Alec Holland who was transformed into a plant monster, he was eventually reconceived as a plant monster that believed he was a man. The character is the defender of the Parliament of Trees, an elemental community that rules over Earth’s plant life through the Green. Since his debut, the Swamp Thing has become a major character in the DC Universe and has gone on to serve on the Justice League Dark.

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This is the second adaptation of the character following 2019’s Swamp Thing series, which was canceled after one season. The series starred Andy Bean and Alec Holland as Alec Holland and Derek Mears as the titular monster. Gunn’s new film is set to explore the darker origins of the popular character.

Are you excited to see Swamp Thing headline his own film in the DC Universe? Who would you like to see star in the movie? Let us know in the comments below!

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