Len Wiseman to Direct Swamp Thing Pilot For DC Universe

The DC Universe live-action Swamp Thing series will have its pilot episode directed by Len Wiseman. THR reports that Wiseman (Underworld) will direct the first episode and executive-produce the series, the latter alongside James Wan. Mark Verheiden (Battlestar Galactica) and Gary Dauberman (IT) will co-write and serve as showrunners.

The drama follows what happens when CDC researcher Abby Arcane 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. 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.

The series, if picked up for a first season, will air on the DC Universe streaming service alongside Titans, Young Justice: Outsiders and the animated Harley Quinn series.