The Spiderwick Chronicles - Season 1

(2024)

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Synopsis

Grace siblings discover magic at Spiderwick, battle ogre for book

After her divorce, Helen Grace moves into the Spiderwick estate with her three children, Jared, Simon and Mallroy. While they're exploring, the trio find a special book about magical creatures written by Arthur Spiderwick. They go on exciting adventures while trying to keep the book safe from Mulgarath, an evil ogre who wants it for his own menacing plans.

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What to know

Beloved book series receives adaptation from executive producer of Locke & Key

The Spiderwick Chronicles season 1 is the first season of The Roku Channel's fantasy-drama TV series from Aron Eli Coleite. The series is an adaptation of the popular book series written by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The books were first published from 2003 to 2004 as The Spiderwick Chronicles and from 2007 to 2009 as Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles. The story follows the Grace siblings (twins Jared, Simon and sister Mallory) as they move into the grand Spiderwick estate and find out about magical creatures living there. Freddie Highmore starred in the 2008 film adaptation which was directed by Mean Girls helmer Mark Waters. The film made over $164 million globally on a $90 million budget.

Aron Eli Coleite has worked on numerous notable projects throughout his career. He helped develop Netflix's post-apocalyptic dramedy Daybreak and worked on the NBC series Heroes. In the comic book realm, he contributed to the Ultimate X-Men series during 2008-2009. Coleite also played a significant role in developing Netflix's successful series Locke & Key alongside Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill, which ran for three seasons. He serves as an executive producer for The Spiderwick Chronicles with original authors DiTerlizzi and Black, as well as Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, D.J. Goldberg, Julie Kane-Ritsch and Kat Coiro.

The Spiderwick Chronicles is led by Lyon Daniels as Jared Grace, Noah Cottrell as Simon Grace and Mychala Lee as Mallory Grace. Joy Bryant (Parenthood) portrays Helen Grace. Jack Dylan Grazer (Shazam!) stars as Thimbletack and Christian Slater (Mr. Robot) is ogre Mulgarath. Momona Tamada (Avatar: The Last Airbender) plays Emiko. Alyvia Alyn Lind (Daybreak) portrays Calliope.

Production News

  • November 12, 2021
    • A new adaptation of The Spiderwick Chronicles is currently being developed by Disney+. (Source: Variety)
  • February 8, 2022
    • Aron Eli Coleiter has been confirmed by Disney as the head writer and showrunner for the series. (Source: Disney)
  • May 11, 2022
    • Kat Coiro has been announced as the director for the first two episodes of The Spiderwick Chronicles. She is also set to serve as an executive producer. (Source: Deadline)
  • August 24, 2022
    • Christian Slater has been confirmed to portray villain Mulgarath the ogre in the upcoming series. Lyon Daniels and Noah Cottrell are also added to its growing cast, starring as twin brothers, Jared and Simon, respectively. (Source: Deadline)
  • August 30, 2022
    • The first season of The Spiderwick Chronicles adds Joy Bryant to the cast, playing mom to Jared and Simon, Helen Grace. (Source: Variety)
  • September 14, 2022
    • Mychala Lee joins the series cast as older sister Mallory. (Source: Variety)
  • August 26, 2023
    • Disney+ has announced that despite the completion of filming, it will no longer be proceeding with the series. (Source: Deadline)
  • October 10, 2023
    • The rights to The Spiderwick Chronicles have been acquired by The Roku Channel in the United States. It has also been confirmed as the new platform for the eight-episode series. (Source: Deadline)
  • February 21, 2024
    • The first teaser trailer for season 1 of The Spiderwick Chronicles teases the gothic magic in the series along with a glimpse of its villain played by Slater, Mulgarath. (Source: YouTube)
  • March 27, 2024
    • The official full trailer for the first season of The Spiderwick Chronicles highlights the series' fantastical elements. It also showcases the ogre Mulgarath. (Source: YouTube)
  • April 19, 2024
    • The Spiderwick Chronicles season 1 premiered on The Roku Channel.

Rating

IMDB 5.1 (1k)

Genres

Action & Adventure, Drama, Kids & Family, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller

Runtime

49min

Production country

United States

Cast

Christian Slater
Mulgarath / Dr. Dorian Brauer
Lyon Daniels
Jared
Noah Cottrell
Simon
Joy Bryant
Helen Grace
Jack Dylan Grazer
Thimbletack
Mychala Lee
Mallory Grace