James Wan talks about the cancellation of Swamp Thing: We don't know and we don't understand

Previously, the new DC thriller "Swamp Thing" produced by James Wan was announced to be canceled. Now there are only 8 episodes of the first season that have not been aired. The original 13 episodes of the first season have also been shortened to 10 episodes. The producer of the show, the famous director James Wan ("Aquaman"), responded to the cancellation of the new series "Swamp Thing" on Instagram: I don't know, and I don't understand.

"Swamp Thing" producer James Wan said on Instagram: "I really don't know and don't understand why "Swamp Thing" was canceled, but I can tell you that all the crew members, whether in front of or behind the scenes, actors, screenwriters, or production teams, have put in a lot of effort. I am really proud of everyone's work. You should watch the first two episodes that are now airing. "Swamp Thing" is really worth your attention.

As early as two months before the show was aired, "Swamp Thing" encountered its first crisis while it was still being filmed. Due to an error in government documents, North Carolina, where the show was filmed, tore up the $40 million tax breaks that had been promised, equivalent to half of the show's production budget.

The huge increase in costs led to the show's decision to reduce the original 13 episodes to 10. North Carolina's new tax policy also means that once the show is renewed, it will not be possible to return to North Carolina for the second season, and a new location will have to be chosen. Development costs will continue to rise.

It is also reported that the cancellation of the follow-up to Swamp Thing was due to a disagreement among the creative staff behind the scenes, with one wanting the series to be more horror-oriented and another wanting to adopt a "week-by-week development approach." The source also mentioned that another part of the reason was that Warner Bros. reevaluated their subscription service.