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“What We Do In The Shadows” Series Screening At NYCC Ahead Of Spring TV Premiere

Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement‘s 2014 horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows was an instant hit. Now, their two new spinoff series are headed our way and we can’t wait to sink our teeth into them. The “What We Do in the Shadows” 10-episode series is set to premiere next Spring on FX, but first it’s coming to NYCC next month, on Sunday, October 7th to be exact. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with executive producers Clement, Waititi and Paul Simms. The series, set in Staten Island. “What We Do in the Shadows” follows three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years. The other spinoff, titled “Wellington Paranormal“, which follows the police officers we met in the film played by Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary. Nick (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer) will also be featured in the series as the duo struggles to protect Wellington safe from supernatural forces.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2018
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‘What We Do In The Shadows: The Series’ Coming To FX

Taika Waititi, the director behind Thor: Ragnarok, also brought us the horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows which he co-directed and starred in along with Jemaine Clement, is preparing to bring us a series by the same name. Recently we reported that FX had ordered the pilot. Now, we can share the happy news that FX has ordered the first 10 episodes of the half-hour series which is aiming for a Spring 2019 premiere, Variety reports. “Set in New York City, the series follows three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years.” Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Harvey Guillen, and Natasia Demetriou will star. Waititi, Clement, Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Garrett Basch, and Paul Simms will executive produce. Waititi directed the pilot written by Clement. FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” isn’t the only show in the works for the franchise, a spin-off series of the movie, titled “Wellington Paranormal”, will soon premiere in New

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2018
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Doug Jones Joins FX’s Pilot For ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Spin-Off Series

We were ecstatic to report last month that the ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ spin-off series had been given the green light. Today, we have an update, the FX’s series has added four new names to the cast of the show’s pilot including the incredibly talented Shape of Water actor Doug Jones! Jones, who also stars in the upcoming film Hell’s Kitty, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and played the Abe Sapien in Hellboy, is joined by Beanie Feldstein (Lady Bird), Jake McDorman (Lady Bird), and Mark Proksch (‘Better Call Saul’). The previously announced cast includes Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, and Harvey Guillen. The writers, directors, and stars of the original film, Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, will be serving as executive producers for the half-hour series. Waititi will be directing with Clement writing the scripts. Other details of the series are being kept hush-hush at this point, but we will keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 8, 2018
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‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Director Confirms TV Series

We’ve got great news for fans of the horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows (review). The 2015 film, that features a group of vampires struggling to adapt to modern life, is getting a TV series! According to Taika Waititi, who co-directed and co-wrote the movie along with Jemaine Clement, the series is in development. Waititi can’t reveal much at this time, but he did confirm that the show will be set in the U.S., unlike the movie which was set in New Zealand. We’re trying to develop a U.S. version of What We Do in the Shadows. You know, set here in the states, but a TV show.” Waititi said in an interview with Fandango. Waititi is currently wrapping up a promotional tour for Thor: Ragnarok. It would be a good time to work on the series.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2017

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“What We Do In The Shadows” Series Screening At NYCC Ahead Of Spring TV Premiere

Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement‘s 2014 horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows was an instant hit. Now, their two new spinoff series are headed our way and we can’t wait to sink our teeth into them. The “What We Do in the Shadows” 10-episode series is set to premiere next Spring on FX, but first it’s coming to NYCC next month, on Sunday, October 7th to be exact. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with executive producers Clement, Waititi and Paul Simms. The series, set in Staten Island. “What We Do in the Shadows” follows three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years. The other spinoff, titled “Wellington Paranormal“, which follows the police officers we met in the film played by Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary. Nick (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer) will also be featured in the series as the duo struggles to protect Wellington safe from supernatural forces.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2018
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‘What We Do In The Shadows: The Series’ Coming To FX

Taika Waititi, the director behind Thor: Ragnarok, also brought us the horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows which he co-directed and starred in along with Jemaine Clement, is preparing to bring us a series by the same name. Recently we reported that FX had ordered the pilot. Now, we can share the happy news that FX has ordered the first 10 episodes of the half-hour series which is aiming for a Spring 2019 premiere, Variety reports. “Set in New York City, the series follows three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years.” Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Harvey Guillen, and Natasia Demetriou will star. Waititi, Clement, Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Garrett Basch, and Paul Simms will executive produce. Waititi directed the pilot written by Clement. FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” isn’t the only show in the works for the franchise, a spin-off series of the movie, titled “Wellington Paranormal”, will soon premiere in New

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2018
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Doug Jones Joins FX’s Pilot For ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Spin-Off Series

We were ecstatic to report last month that the ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ spin-off series had been given the green light. Today, we have an update, the FX’s series has added four new names to the cast of the show’s pilot including the incredibly talented Shape of Water actor Doug Jones! Jones, who also stars in the upcoming film Hell’s Kitty, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and played the Abe Sapien in Hellboy, is joined by Beanie Feldstein (Lady Bird), Jake McDorman (Lady Bird), and Mark Proksch (‘Better Call Saul’). The previously announced cast includes Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, and Harvey Guillen. The writers, directors, and stars of the original film, Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, will be serving as executive producers for the half-hour series. Waititi will be directing with Clement writing the scripts. Other details of the series are being kept hush-hush at this point, but we will keep you posted.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 8, 2018
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‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Director Confirms TV Series

We’ve got great news for fans of the horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows (review). The 2015 film, that features a group of vampires struggling to adapt to modern life, is getting a TV series! According to Taika Waititi, who co-directed and co-wrote the movie along with Jemaine Clement, the series is in development. Waititi can’t reveal much at this time, but he did confirm that the show will be set in the U.S., unlike the movie which was set in New Zealand. We’re trying to develop a U.S. version of What We Do in the Shadows. You know, set here in the states, but a TV show.” Waititi said in an interview with Fandango. Waititi is currently wrapping up a promotional tour for Thor: Ragnarok. It would be a good time to work on the series.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2017