Legendary Director James Wan Teams Up with Horror Mastermind in Gargoyles TV Series Marvel!
Disney's iconic animated series, Gargoyles, is set to make a thrilling comeback with a new live-action show from acclaimed writer Gary Dauberman and visionary director James Wan Prepare for a modern reimagining of these stone protectors as they descend from the shadows to battle evil once again
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Gargoyles, the beloved animated show, will be remade into a live-action show on Disney+.
James Wan's production company, Atomic Monster, will have a role in producing the revival of the show.
Gary Dauberman, renowned for his contributions to the Annabelle and It films, will be responsible for writing and overseeing the live-action Gargoyles series on Disney+.
Disney+ is set to remake the beloved animated series Gargoyles as a live-action show. Originally airing from 1994 to 1997, the show followed a group of enchanted gargoyles who were transported from Scotland to modern-day New York City. During the day, they turned to stone, but at night they emerged as vigilante heroes. The voice cast of the original show included Keith David, Frank Welker, Ed Asner, Marina Sirtis, and Jonathan Frakes.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney+ is currently in the process of developing a live-action revival of the iconic cartoon. Atomic Monster, the production company founded by James Wan (known for directing films like The Conjuring and Aquaman), will be involved in the project. Gary Dauberman, a frequent collaborator of Wan's and renowned for his work on the Annabelle and It films, will serve as the executive producer, writer, and showrunner.
What Will James Wan and Gary Dauberman's Gargoyles Look Like?
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While a new team has joined the Gargoyles reboot, there have been attempts to revive the show periodically since it ended. This includes an unrealized Gargoyles movie that had various people involved behind the scenes. It may come as a surprise that Wan and Dauberman, known for their horror projects, are now part of the family-friendly streaming service. However, Disney had previously received a movie pitch from Jordan Peele, hinting at their interest in a slightly scarier version of the original show.
Previously, Wan and Dauberman collaborated for the television series Swamp Thing, which aired in 2019. The live-action adaptation of the iconic DC Comics property heavily emphasized the horror and monstrous elements from the original stories. It is currently unknown if they will take a similar approach with Gargoyles, although it is possible considering the presence of a variety of monsters in the original show.
Disney+ has been increasingly exploring family-friendly horror in recent years. The Marvel Cinematic Universe special, Werewolf by Night, incorporated a significant amount of horror imagery, and their reboot of Goosebumps has also introduced a scary element to the streaming platform. This suggests that they may be preparing for a darker version of Gargoyles, but we will have to wait and see how the show progresses during the development phase.
