Roku Channel has unveiled a teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated series 'The Spiderwick Chronicles,' set to premiere on April 19. The show, consisting of eight episodes, was picked up by Roku Channel after Disney+ decided not to move forward with it.
'The Spiderwick Chronicles' is an adaptation of the beloved book series by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The storyline revolves around a group of siblings who find themselves on a magical journey filled with adventure and mystical creatures.
The narrative follows Helen and her children, fraternal twins Jared and Simon, along with their sister Mallory, as they relocate to their ancestral home, Spiderwick. Jared's discovery of a boggart leads him to the realization that magical beings are indeed real. With the help of his great-aunt Lucinda, Jared sets out to protect the pages of his grandfather's field guide from the menacing Ogre, Mulgarath.
The cast of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' includes Joy Bryant as Helen Grace, Noah Cottrell as Simon Grace, Lyon Daniels as Jared Grace, Mychala Lee as Mallory Grace, Jack Dylan Grazer voicing Thimbletack, and Christian Slater portraying Mulgarath. The show is helmed by showrunners Aron Eli Coleite and Kat Coiro, with a team of esteemed executive producers.
Expressing excitement over the acquisition of the series, Roku released a statement emphasizing the quality of the production and the talent involved. Brian Tannenbaum, head of originals for Roku Media, praised the show as a 'spectacular adventure-filled story' led by Christian Slater and Joy Bryant.
'The Spiderwick Chronicles' promises to captivate audiences with its imaginative storytelling and top-tier creative team. Produced by Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, the series is poised to become a must-watch for millions of streamers on The Roku Channel.
Viewers can catch a glimpse of the enchanting world of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' in the recently released teaser trailer, building anticipation for the upcoming premiere date.
