ABC Family's 'Shadowhunters' series based on 'The Mortal Instruments'

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Shadowhunters - Officially Ordered to Series
Posted by Christopher DeBono at Monday, March 30, 2015

ABC Family has picked up its first scripted saga-to-series, "Shadowhunters," from The Mortal Instruments franchise, announced today by Tom Ascheim, President, ABC Family and Karey Burke, Executive Vice President, Programming and Development, ABC Family. The series will go into production this May in Toronto.

Based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, "Shadowhunters" follows 18-year-old Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters - human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother Jocelyn is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend, Simon. Now living among faeries, warlocks, vampires and werewolves, Clary begins a journey of self-discovery as she learns more about her past and what her future may hold.

"'Shadowhunters' is a big epic saga that will resonate with viewers who come to ABC Family for the 'Harry Potter,' 'Hunger Games,' and 'Twilight' franchises," said Ascheim. "A New York Times bestseller for 122-consecutive weeks, with over 35 million copies in print worldwide, 'Shadowhunters' is the perfect story to share with our audience."

Burke continued, "Clary is a strong, dynamic and captivating character that our audience will immediately identify with. They will want her to succeed and will root for her on her journey to become who she was always meant to be. The series has a passionate fan base and an expansive universe that can sustain multiple seasons to come."

"I'm excited to see ABC Family bring the world of the Shadowhunters to life. As a huge fan of long-form television drama, I can't wait to see the story unfold and for the fans to have more time with the world and the characters," added book author, Cassandra Clare.

"Shadowhunters" is produced by Constantin Film, and Ed Decter serves as executive producer and showrunner.

Cast to be announced at a later date.

Source:
ABC

 

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McG To Direct ABC Family’s ‘Mortal Instruments’ Series ‘Shadowhunters’

McG is set to direct the opening episode of Shadowhunters, the straight-to-series drama based on Cassandra Clare’s YA fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments, which was recently picked up by ABC Family. McG also will executive produce the series, a spinoff of the 2013 feature film The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones, alongside writer-showrunner Ed Decter.

http://deadline.com/2015/04/mcg-dir...s-series-shadowhunters-abc-family-1201408945/

 

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Shadowhunters - Dominic Sherwood Cast

ABC Family has found their 'Jace' in British actor Dominic Sherwood -- it was announced today by the network. Sherwood was recently seen starring in the feature film "Vampire Academy" and featured in the Taylor Swift "Style" video.

Based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, "Shadowhunters" follows 18 year-old Clary Fray who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is, but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters -- human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother Jocelyn is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend Simon. Now living among faeries, warlocks, vampires and werewolves, Clary begins a journey of self-discovery as she learns more about her past and what her future may hold.

Narcissistic, and lethally gorgeous, Jace is a determined and expert Shadowhunter. A skilled soldier in a war against demons. After his father is killed, Jace makes it his life mission to seek revenge on the man who is responsible.

"Shadowhunters" is produced by Constantin Film and executive produced by Ed Decter and McG. McG will also direct the first episode.

Part of the Disney | ABC Television Group, ABC Family is distributed in 94 million homes. ABC Family entertains and connects to audiences with bold, relatable programming that celebrates the epic adventure of becoming an adult, from first kiss to first kid. ABC Family's programming is a combination of network-defining original series and original movies, quality acquired series and blockbuster theatricals. "WATCH ABC Family" is an authenticated service which allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access to such popular series at home and on-the-go via a wide array of devices. ABC Family is also the destination for annual holiday events with "13 Nights of Halloween" and "25 Days of Christmas."

 

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Katherine McNamara Joins ABC Family’s ‘Shadowhunters’ as Clary Fray (Exclusive)
TV | By Linda Ge on May 6, 2015 @ 1:58 pm

Actress lands female lead role on series adaptation of Cassandra Clare’s “Mortal Instruments”

ABC Family’s “Shadowhunters” has found its Clary Fray in actress Katherine McNamara, TheWrap has learned exclusively.
McNamara joins the previously cast Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende and Emeraude Toubia.

Shadowhunters,” the straight-to-series adaptation of the “Mortal Instruments” series of YA novels by Cassandra Clare, will follow 18-year-old Clary, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters — human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother Jocelyn is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace (Sherwood) and her best friend, Simon.

Described as beautiful, creative, and intelligent, Clary Fray is a promising art student whose bright future is derailed when her mother is kidnapped and she learns her life has been a lie. As she is forced into action, she embraces her newfound powers and realizes that she will play the central role in this new world.

“Shadowhunters” is produced by Constantin Film and executive produced by Ed Decter and McG, who will also direct the first episode.

McNamara’s film credits include “New Year’s Eve” and the upcoming “The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.” On TV, she most recently starred on MTV’s “Happyland” and will also be seen on the new season of ABC Family’s “The Fosters.” She is represented by CESD and Atlas Artists.

http://www.thewrap.com/katherine-mcnamara-joins-abc-familys-shadowhunters-as-clary-fray-exclusive/

 

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ABC Family’s ‘Shadowhunters’ Adds Alberto Rosende and Emeraude Toubia
TV | By Linda Ge on May 1, 2015 @ 11:00 am

The duo will play Simon and Isabelle, respectively, opposite Dominic Sherwood’s Jace

ABC Family’s “Shadowhunters,” the straight-to-series adaptation of Cassandra Clare’s “The Mortal Instruments” novels, has added Roberto Rosende and Emeraude Toubia to the cast led by Dominic Sherwood, the network announced Friday.

Rosende will play Simon Lewis, the best friend to series lead Clary Fray, while Toubia will play Isabelle Lightwood, a Shadowhunter.

“Shadowhunters” will follow 18-year-old Clary, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters — human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother Jocelyn is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace (Sherwood) and her best friend, Simon.

Simon is described as intelligent and very handsome in a non-calculating sort of way, and the first to find humor in any given situation. Isabelle, described as model-beautiful and as lethal as she is attractive with her weapon of choice — a whip.

“Shadowhunters” is produced by Constantin Film and executive produced by Ed Decter and McG, who will also direct the first episode.Rosende, who most recently appeared on an episode of “Blue Bloods,” is represented by Innovative Artists and MZMGMTNY. Toubia, best known for Spanish-language series like “Voltea Pa’Que Te Enamores” and “Costa Linda,” is repped by Liam Scholey and Andres Budnik at Vision Entertainment.

http://www.thewrap.com/abc-familys-shadowhunters-adds-alberto-rosende-and-emeraude-toubia/

 

[Doppelganger]

I am not quite sure that ABC family is the best place for this. Lets hope they deviate from the source material only to improve the show and not to make it more family friendly.

I approve of the casting so far. I don't know any of them from other roles but they look the part and new faces are refreshing to me.

However, Magnus casting will be important to me.
Hmmm that role must be refreshing for the makeup and costume people: "here have a license to go wild people!"

 

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Matthew Daddario & Isaiah Mustafa Join ‘Shadowhunters’ On ABC Family

Matthew Daddario (Delivery Man) and Isaiah Mustafa (Horrible Bosses) are the latest to join the cast of Shadowhunters, ABC Family’s straight-to-series drama based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare.

Daddario will play Alec Lightwood, who joins Jace and his sister, Isabelle (Emeraude Toubia), in their pursuit of demonic creatures. He’s tortured by his romantic love for Jace, who is his adoptive brother and fighting partner. The eldest of the group, his strict moral code forces him to follow the law to the letter. Mustafa is Luke Garroway, an NYPD detective investigating a string of “demonic” murders. Luke feels a fatherly instinct to protect Clary, a strong affection for Jocelyn and has secrets of his own. Once a strong and powerful Shadowhunter, he has since become the thing he once hated most – a werewolf pack leader.

http://deadline.com/2015/05/matthew...afa-cast-shadowhunters-abc-family-1201423256/

 

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Shadowhunters - Alan Van Sprang Cast As Valentine
Posted by Christopher DeBono at Friday, May 15, 2015

ABC FAMILY HAS FOUND ITS VILLAIN ‘VALENTINE’ WITH ALAN VAN SPRANG FOR THE SAGA SERIES “SHADOWHUNTERS”

Burbank, CA (May 8, 2015) – ABC Family found its rogue Shadowhunter villain with the casting of Alan Van Sprang (“Reign”) as ‘Valentine.’ It was announced today by the network. Van Sprang will be a recurring guest star on the series.

Based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, “Shadowhunters” follows 18-year-old Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters – human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother, Jocelyn, is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend, Simon. Now living among faeries, warlocks, vampires and werewolves, Clary begins a journey of self-discovery as she learns more about her past and what her future may hold.

Brilliant, cunning, and dangerously handsome, Valentine is a mysterious Shadowhunter wielding immense power. His stoic, charming, and confident presence allows him control over his many followers. To seek out what he wants, Valentine executes anyone in his way, never thinking twice about it.

“Shadowhunters” is produced by Constantin Film and executive produced by Ed Decter and McG. McG will also direct the first episode. The network has previously announced Katherine McNamara as ‘Clary Fray,’ Dominic Sherwood for the role of ‘Jace Wayland,’ Alberto Rosende as ‘Simon,’ Emeraude Toubia as ‘Isabelle Lightwood,’ Matthew Daddario as ‘Alec Lightwood’ and Isaiah Mustafa as ‘Luke Garroway.’

Source:
ABC Family

http://www.spoilertv.com/2015/05/shadowhunters-alan-van-sprang-cast-as.html

 

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‘Glee’ Alum Joins ‘ABC Family’s ‘Shadowhunters’
May 15, 2015 | 04:43PM PT Seth Kelley
@SethMKelley

“Glee” actor Harry Shum Jr. will play a centuries-old warlock in the ABC Family series “Shadowhunters.”

Based on the adult fantasy book series “Mortal Instruments” by Cassandra Claire, “Shadowhunters” follows an 18-year-old girl who discovers that she comes from a long line of human-angel hybrids who hunt demons.

Shum’s character, named Magnus Bane, is the high warlock of Brooklyn with eccentric style. He is wise, fierce, cunning and keeps his cards close to his chest. Despite his youthful appearance, he has been alive for hundreds of years.

Shum previously showcased his dance moves as Mike Chang in the Fox show “Glee” which recently finished its sixth and final season.
“Shadowhunters” is produced by Constantin Film, with Ed Decter and McG serving as executive producers. McG will direct the pilot.

Other previously announced series regulars include Katherine McNamara (Clary Fray), Dominic Sherwood (Jace Wayland), Alberto Rosende (Simon), Emeraude Toubia (Isabelle Lightwood), Matthew Daddario (Alec Lightwood), Isaiah Mustafa (Luke Garroway) and Alan Van Sprang (Valentine).

http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/glee-alum-joins-shadowhunters-1201498009/

 

[Doppelganger]

Hello joycelyn

Now look at your man
Now back at me
Now look at your man
Now back at me
Sadly he isn't me

 

[cheungcheung]

Not bad with the casting...

 

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Shadowhunters - Maxim Roy Cast as Jocelyn Fray
Posted by Robert Fruin at Monday, May 18, 2015

ABC FAMILY HAS CAST MAXIM ROY AS JOCELYN FRAY FOR THE SAGA SERIES “SHADOWHUNTERS”

Burbank, CA (May 18, 2015) – ABC Family has cast Maxim Roy (Canadian series “19-2” and “Heartland”) as Clary’s mother, Jocelyn Fray. It was announced today by the network. Roy will be a recurring guest star on the series.

Based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, “Shadowhunters” follows 18-year-old Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters – human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother, Jocelyn, is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend, Simon. Now living among faeries, warlocks, vampires and werewolves, Clary begins a journey of self-discovery as she learns more about her past and what her future may hold.

Very beautiful, warm, protective and bold, Jocelyn Fray is Clary’s mother. On the surface, Jocelyn leads a normal life running an antiquities store. We will learn, however, that she harbors many secrets about a past life, particularly her ties to an ancient group of supernatural beings known as Shadowhunters. In order to defend Clary from danger, Jocelyn transforms from single mom back into one of the most lethal Shadowhunters that ever lived.

“Shadowhunters” is produced by Constantin Film and executive produced by Ed Decter and McG. McG will also direct the first episode. The network has previously announced Katherine McNamara as Clary Fray, Dominic Sherwood for the role of Jace Wayland, Alberto Rosende as Simon, Emeraude Toubia as Isabelle Lightwood, Matthew Daddario as Alec Lightwood, Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Garroway Harry Shum Jr. as Magnus Bane and Alan Van Sprang in the recurring guest star role of Valentine.

http://www.spoilertv.com/2015/05/shadowhunters-maxim-roy-cast-as-jocelyn.html

 

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She kinda looks like Lena heady

 

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Shadowhunters - Jon Cor Cast as Hodge Starkweather

 

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It looks like my wish for a Mortal Instruments show came true.

 

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It's one of my most anticipated shows of next year.

 

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However, Magnus casting will be important to me.
Hmmm that role must be refreshing for the makeup and costume people: "here have a license to go wild people!"

 

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Teaser
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The Official Trailer

[YT]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNm_OXaNYKs[/YT]

Sneak Peek

[YT]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7RQZUwQ1bo[/YT]

 

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This looks... bad. Especially the lead actress. Her acting seems awful. I didn't really like the movie, but I thought the premise might work as a tv show. Unfortunately the trailers are looking really bland.

 

[Thorne]

If your man was using Old Spice
Instead of lady scented body wash
At least he could smell like
The man your man could smell like
But he doesn't

 

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There has to be at least one or two Old Spice jokes on the show.