'Gargoyles' Live-Action Show Not Happening at Disney+
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The live-action "Gargoyles" reboot, previously in early development at Disney+, has been officially canceled and is no longer moving forward.
- The project involved writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster, with Disney Branded Television attached as the studio, but was confirmed dead by co-creator Greg Weisman and a source close to the production.
- The reboot aimed to adapt the cult classic 1990s animated series about Goliath, the last gargoyle warrior, protecting modern-day New York City alongside detective Elisa Maza.
- The original "Gargoyles" series, known for its darker tone compared to typical Disney shows, aired for three seasons from 1994 to 1997 and developed a strong cult following.
- Despite numerous rumors and attempts over the years to revive the series, none have successfully materialized until this recent canceled reboot.
