Warner Bros. Animation Announces Dark Shadows Animated Series

Warner Bros. Animation announced a new animated series based on the 1960s cult television show "Dark Shadows" at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Friday. This project signifies the studio's expansion into adult animation beyond comedy, exploring other genres. The "Dark Shadows" series is currently in its very early stages of development.

During the Annecy Adult Animation Showcase, Warner Bros. Animation also provided sneak peeks of "Get Jiro," an adaptation of the graphic novel by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, and teased "Hit Squad," a new project inspired by the work of Gerry Anderson, the creator of "Thunderbirds." These announcements highlight Warner Bros. Animation's commitment to diverse adult animation content.

The studio's presence at Annecy has been significant this year, with these reveals underscoring a strategic push into the adult animation market. The "Dark Shadows" series, in particular, aims to reimagine the gothic soap opera for a contemporary audience, though specific creative teams beyond early involvement from Lisa Holdsworth, creator of Channel 4’s “Dreamers,” were not detailed.