Originally slated for Disney+ distribution in the United States, the upcoming streaming series “The Spiderwick Chronicles” has found a new home with another streaming service. Disney was the original service that the eight-episode Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television series was meant to air on, but now it will be going to Roku.
When Disney decided not to release the show on Disney+, Paramount Television Studios immediately began shopping the series around to other streamers. Now, a month and a half later, it has a home with Roku and will release in 2024.
The new show was going to be based on the popular book series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. “The Spiderwick Chronicles” was also adapted into a film in 2008.
The new show will star Christian Slater as “Mulgarath,” Jack Dylan Grazer as “Thimbletack,” Lyon Daniels as “Jared Grace,” Noah Cottrell as “Simon Grace,” Joy Bryant as “Helen Grace” and Mychala Lee as “Mallory Grace.”
Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals at Roku Media, offered this comment to Deadline:
“It is an honor to bring The Spiderwick Chronicles, a spectacular adventure-filled story led by the incredible Christian Slater and Joy Bryant, exclusively to The Roku Channe. We cannot wait to introduce this exquisitely crafted series, imagined by a world-class creative team, to millions of streamers.”
Nicole Clemens, President of Paramount Studios and Paramount+ Original Scripted Series also offered a comment saying:
“We are elated that The Spiderwick Chronicles has found a new home and want to thank The Roku Channel for their passionate partnership. Our showrunner Aron Eli Coleite has crafted a beautiful series full of all the enchantment that made the books so beloved, and we can’t wait for audiences to meet these wonderful characters.”
“The Spiderwick Chronicles” will be coming to Roku in 2024.
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Source: Deadline
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