A long-awaited live-action adaptation of the animated series Gargoyles has been officially canceled by Disney+. The project, which was announced in 2023, involved collaboration with writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s production company Atomic Monster. Sources close to the development confirmed that the reboot is no longer moving forward despite initial excitement from fans. The original animated series ran from 1994 to 1997 and featured heroic night creatures protecting New York City based on their history in Scotland. Co-creator Greg Weisman stated there are currently no plans for a live-action version, though he acknowledged the strong fan following for the show. This cancellation marks another disappointment for Disney+ amidst a year filled with various show cancellations across streaming platforms.
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- The Gargoyles live-action remake was announced in 2023 with writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster as producers.