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As the premiere of DC Universe’s Swamp Thing rapidly approaches, the streaming service has released half a dozen new images showcasing the main cast, as well as a detailed look at the titular star himself. 

“Abby Arcane returns home to Houma, Louisiana to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, where she develops a bond with scientist Alec Holland. After Holland tragically dies, Arcane discovers the mysteries of the swamp and that Holland may not be dead after all,” reads the show’s official synopsis. 

Based on the comics by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, the live-action series stars Andy Bean as Alec Holland, Derek Mears as Swamp Thing, Crystal Reed as Abby Arcane, Will Patton as Avery Sutherland, Maria Sten as Liz Tremayne, Jeryl Prescott as Madame Xanadu, Jennifer Beals as Sheriff Lucilia Cable, Virginia Madsen as Maria Sunderland, Henderson Wade as Matt Cable, Kevin Durand as Jason Woodtrue/Floronic Man, and Leonardo Nam as Harlan Edwards.

Swamp Thing is executive produced by Len Wiseman (Sleepy Hollow) who will also direct the pilot. Mark Verheiden (Daredevil) and Gary Dauberman (It) will co-write the series and act as showrunners. Aquaman’s James Wan will also executive produce alongside Verheiden, Dauberman, and Michael Clear.

The series is set to premiere on DC Universe on May 31, 2019.