Live-action Swamp Thing TV series in development Fresh off the news that Warner Bros.‘ upcoming DC digital service will officially be titled DC Universe, DC Entertainment has announced they are developing a live-action Swamp Thing TV series for the streaming service. Furthermore, Aquaman director James Wan is set to executive produce the series, which is eyeing a 2019 debut. RELATED: DC Universe: Warner Bros.’ DC Digital Service Gets a Name 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.