In late August, Disney+ chose to not move forward with the already completed series The Spiderwick Chronicles. According to Deadline, Roku has announced that they will be picking up the series. The series is now set to premiere on Roku in early 2024.
As Deadline notes, Head of Roku Originals Brian Tannenbaum spoke about this decision. He stated, “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.”
Created by Aron Eli Coleite (Daybreak, Locke & Key), The Spiderwick Chronicles television series is based on a book series of the same name by Holly Black (The Cruel Prince, Book of Night) and Tony DiTerlizzi (Kenny & The Dragon, The Search for WondLa). The series is produced by 20th Century Television and Paramount Television Studios. When Disney+ announced that they were scrapping the series, the production companies began seeking other buyers.
According to Deadline, President of Paramount Television Studios Nicole Clemens stated, “We are elated that The Spiderwick Chronicles has found a new home and want to thank The Roku Channel for their passionate partnership.”
She continued, “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 follows the Grace family and their discovery of a magical realm after moving into an ancestral home in Michigan. The series stars Lyon Daniels (Patriot, We Can Be Heroes) as Jared Grace, Noah Cottrell (Saturdays, The Chosen) as Jared’s twin brother Simon Grace, Mychala Lee (Relish, Truth Be Told) as sister Mallory Grace, Joy Bryant (Honey, London) as mother Helen Grace, Christian Slater (Heathers, Mr. Robot) as antagonist Mulgarath, and more.
Now that The Spiderwick Chronicles has found a new home on Roku, fans can look forward to seeing the book series come to life in an eight-episode series.