Apple TV+ has been killing it with their exclusive content lately. One of the most exciting upcoming releases is Legendary’suntitled live-actionGodzillaserieswhich was announced earlier this year. Now we know the first director who’ll be working on this monstrous series. Apple TV + announced thatWandaVision’sMatthew Shakmanwill be directing the first two episodes of the series. The director will also serve as an executive producer on the project.
The series takes place in Legendary’sMonsterVersethat has consisted of 2014’sGodzilla,Kong: Skull Island,Godzilla: King of the Monsters, andGodzilla vs. Kong. The series takes place after the “thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the untitled Monsterverse series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.” Legendary Television is producing the project and will be executive produced by co-creatorsChris BlackandMatt Fraction. Black is also the showrunner for the series. Other executive producers include Safehouse Pictures’Joby HaroldandTory Tunnellas well asHiro MatsuokaandTakemasa Aritafor Toho Co. Ltd..
Shakman has been a very acclaimed director in the television space in the last handful of years. He directed the entirety of Marvel Studios’WandaVisionwhich was one of the most critically acclaimed series of last year and Shakman received an Emmy nomination for Directing for a Limited Series. Shakman also directed the pilot for Hulu’sThe Greatwhere he received another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. The director’s other notable credits include two episodes ofGame of Thrones,Succession,The Boys,Always Sunny in Philadelphia,Mad Men, andFargo. Shakman is currently attached to direct the upcomingStar Treksequel as well.
RELATED:10 Kaiju Who Need to Show Up in the MonsterVerse
There is so much talent behind this project and Shakman’s involvement only adds to that. The director has worked on a wide range of shows with varying tones. Shakman has a great sense of character and scale, which is perfect for a show involving Godzilla. The weakest part of this universe has been the human characters so hopefully, Shakman can be a part of changing that narrative for this franchise. Legendary’s MonsterVerse felt like it was winding down before the release of Godzilla vs. Kong last year. However, the success of that epic film opened the universe up to exciting new projects like this upcoming series. Legendary is also working on a sequel toGodzilla vs. Kong,whichrecently found its star in Dan Stevens.
Until we get more news on this upcoming Apple TV+ series, like a pending release date, you may catch up on all of Legendary’s MonsterVerse on HBO Max right now.
