Roku Originals Lands "The Spiderwick Chronicles,” Based on Best-Selling Book Series, From Paramount Television Studios & 20th Television
- Roku announces exclusive rights to 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' TV series.
- 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' is a popular fantasy adventure book series with 20 million copies sold.
- The series will consist of eight episodes and will debut on The Roku Channel in early 2024.
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Eight-episode tentpole series, starring Christian Slater and Joy Bryant, to debut for free on The Roku Channel in early 2024
“The Spiderwick Chronicles” follows the coming-of-age story of the Grace Family, as they move from
“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,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. “We cannot wait to introduce this exquisitely crafted series, imagined by a world-class creative team, to millions of streamers."
“We are elated that The Spiderwick Chronicles has found a new home and want to thank The Roku Channel for their passionate partnership,” said Nicole Clemens, President of Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+ Original Scripted Series. “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.”
An ensemble cast of actors bring the series’ beloved characters to life including Joy Bryant as “Helen Grace"; Noah Cottrell as “Simon Grace"; Lyon Daniels as “Jared Grace”; Mychala Lee as “Mallory Grace”; Jack Dylan Grazer as the voice of “Thimbletack” and Christian Slater as “Mulgarath.”
“The Spiderwick Chronicles" is executive produced by Aron Eli Coleite, who also serves as showrunner, along with Kat Coiro, who directs the first two episodes of the series. Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, D.J. Goldberg, Julie Kane-Ritsch and Grace Gilroy also executive produce. Produced by Paramount Television Studios & 20th Television, Paramount Global Content Distribution distributes the series internationally.
"The Spiderwick Chronicles” joins Roku’s growing slate of Roku Originals including “WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story,” “The Great American Baking Show,” “Die Hart 2: Die Harter,” “Meet Me in Paris,” “Honest Renovations,” “Morimoto’s Sushi Master” and more. From award-winning scripted entertainment and engaging documentaries to new breakout unscripted series, Roku Originals gives viewers free access to bold, fresh entertainment from the biggest names in
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About Paramount Television Studios
Paramount Television Studios (PTVS) is a leading content studio, developing and financing a wide range of cutting-edge and entertaining television programs across all media platforms for distribution worldwide. New programming from PTVS includes a reimagining of the 80s cultural touchtone FATAL ATTRACTION and the second season of JOE PICKETT, both for Paramount+, as well the final season of TOM CLANCY’S JACK RYAN starring John Krasinski for Prime Video. Next up from PTVS are two series for Prime Video: the highly anticipated second season of REACHER and a new thriller based on the Alex Cross book series, CROSS. PTVS is also producing Taika Waititi’s TIME BANDITS and BEFORE starring Billy Crystal for Apple TV+ and THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, based on the popular book series, for The Roku Channel. Paramount Television Studios is a subsidiary of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA), a global content company with premier television, film, and digital entertainment brands.
About 20th Television
One of the Disney Television Studios, 20th Television is a prolific supplier of entertainment programming, including Hulu’s most-watched comedy ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING from Steve Martin, John Hoffman and Dan Fogelman; the Disney+ hit holiday series THE SANTA CLAUSES starring Tim Allen from Jack Burditt; and upcoming PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS from bestselling author Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg; and critically acclaimed limited series THE DROPOUT starring Amanda Seyfried and from Liz Meriwether, and DOPESICK from Danny Strong and starring Michael Keaton; ABC’s award-winning hit comedy ABBOTT ELEMENTARY from Quinta Brunson, NOT DEAD YET starring Gina Rodriguez, and WILL TRENT starring Ramón
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