'The Spiderwick Chronicles' Picked Up By Roku
Despite not being picked up by Disney+, the upcoming The Spiderwick Chronicles TV series will still be able to be streamed by fans. The series, which will be based on the 2008 movie starring Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, and David Strathairm has been picked up by streaming service Roku. It will be eight episodes long and will premiere in early 2024.
Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media said “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 Channel. We cannot wait to introduce this exquisitely crafted series, imagined by a world-class creative team, to millions of streamers.”
Paramount president Nicole Clemens was equally thrilled about the deal. “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 movie from 2008 was based on the fantasy coming-of-age novels that have sold over 20 million copies. The TV series has already been completed.
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Source(s): Deadline, Hollywood Reporter