Apple TV Greenlights Monsterverse Prequel on Colonel Shaw

Apple TV has greenlit a prequel series expanding Legendary's Monsterverse franchise, centering on the character Colonel Lee Shaw from the hit show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The untitled project will star Wyatt Russell reprising his role as the younger version of Shaw, with the story set in 1984 during a clandestine mission behind Soviet lines to prevent the release of a colossal Titan capable of devastating the United States and shifting the balance of the Cold War.

The series delves into Shaw's early exploits as an American operative, building on the character's introduction in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, where Kurt Russell, Wyatt's real-life father, portrayed the older Shaw. Joby Harold, an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and producer known for projects like Obi-Wan Kenobi and the John Wick franchise, will serve as showrunner through his production banner, Safehouse Pictures. Harold has also secured an overall deal with Legendary to oversee the broader Monsterverse slate for Apple TV, incorporating both new Titans and returning favorites from the cinematic universe.

This announcement coincides with preparations for the second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which is...