SWAMP THING Pilot Episode Promo Images Introduce The DC Universe Show's Main Characters

SWAMP THING Pilot Episode Promo Images Introduce The DC Universe Show's Main Characters

DC Universe has released a batch of promotional stills for the first episode of Swamp Thing, and in addition to leads Crystal Reed and Andy Bean, we get another look at Derek Mears as the Earth Elemental.

By MarkCassidy - May 21, 2019 12:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Swamp Thing
The pilot episode of Swamp Thing is set to air at the end of the month, and DC Universe has now shared some promo images to give us a better look at the show's main players.

The first trailer for the series leaned heavily on horror, but we recently got a look at another brief teaser which suggested that we'll also be seeing some of the more romantic elements that have become synonymous with the best comic book runs.

Most of these stills focus on Abby Arcane (Crystal Reed) and Alec Holland (Andy Bean), but we also get another glimpse of Derek Mears as the comic-accurate creature of the title.

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Alec Holland

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In the comics, Alec Holland (Andy Bean) is shot and dumped in the swamp, before emerging as the monstrous Swamp Thing. This was later retconned by Alan Moore to make the creature an entirely new entity that had simply retained Holland's thoughts and memories, so it'll be interesting to see which route the show takes.

Abby Arcane

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The show's female lead Abby Arcane (Crystal Reed) is shown here about to perform an autopsy on a handsome fellow that was presumably pulled out of the swamp. Will whatever caused these abnormalities factor into the creation of the Swamp Thing?

Alec and Abby

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Just as they do in the comics, Abby Arcane and Alec Holland will embark on a relationship that ends abruptly and tragically when the latter is lost to the swamp. They do pick things up once Holland reemerges as a huge, green monster... obviously.

Abby #2

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Fans were a little disappointed that Abby wasn't given her trademark silver-streaked hair, but all it'll take is one good fright - something that this character is bound to endure at some point.

Swamp Thing

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An awesome new look at Derek Mears in that comic-accurate, practical Swamp Thing suit. Will the Avatar of the Green start out as the antagonist of the story before his true nature comes to light?

The Swamp

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Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane (Reed). When she 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 is being developed as a one-hour show, and has Mark Verheiden (Battlestar Galactica) and Gary Dauberman (It) on board to write the pilot. They'll also executive produce alongside Michael Clear and James Wan. Len Wiseman will helm the first episode.
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IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 5/21/2019, 1:37 PM
SO it’s a Thing that lives in a Swamp?

Is it related at all to Man-Thing or He-Man?
SwampThing
SwampThing - 5/21/2019, 1:44 PM
Swamp Thing, the creature, looks incredible. I have my doubts everything else in the show is as good as this aspect but I can only hope.
Vandalore
Vandalore - 5/21/2019, 4:13 PM
@SwampThing - that's suit is glorious!!! Swampy was my first comic book, and my original favorite character. This show is bringing back all those feels.
Nightwing1015
Nightwing1015 - 5/21/2019, 1:45 PM
The problem with flooding these shows with so much money is this: if one of them fails it could spell the end of DC Universe.
Kevwebsz
Kevwebsz - 5/22/2019, 5:24 PM
@Nightwing1015 - Disney+ approaches on the horizon
Nightmare
Nightmare - 5/21/2019, 1:49 PM
That Swampy suit...

Vandalore
Vandalore - 5/21/2019, 4:14 PM
@Nightmare - it's so beautiful! I'll need to see more but that might be the best comic book suit ever put to a TV screen.
Trimount
Trimount - 5/21/2019, 1:51 PM
Really looking forward to this. Grew up with the cheesy Adrienne Barbeau and Heather Locklear versions...big fan of Doom Patrol and how well that show is done so I’m hopeful.
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 5/21/2019, 2:01 PM
Obligatory:



I'm excited for this.

I Wasn't a fan of Titans but I'm really liking Doom Patrol so far. I'm on episode 3.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 5/21/2019, 2:14 PM
I never thought i wanted this, but now...i can't wait. :)
JohnnyTBP
JohnnyTBP - 5/21/2019, 3:16 PM
Fantastic. Hope DC goes 2/3
Vandalore
Vandalore - 5/21/2019, 4:14 PM
I'm absolutely in love with this!
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 5/21/2019, 5:15 PM
Very excited to see this next weekend.
MarkV
MarkV - 5/21/2019, 7:41 PM
I think all the Alan Moore fans better manage their expectations. BUT...BUT I hope they manage to squeeze some of the spiritual ideas if it manages to last more than one season.

When does the pilot air?
Delorean
Delorean - 5/22/2019, 1:22 AM
I really didnt like Doom Patrol at all. At first it seemed pretty cool but now I'm done with it. Definitely liked Titans tho and look forward to checking out Swamp Thing
nickh0801
nickh0801 - 5/22/2019, 8:01 AM
I will definitely check it out and give it a shot. Suit looks awesome
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