As we learned last month out of WonderCon, streaming service DC Universe’s James Wan-produced “Swamp Thing” TV series had been set to debut on May 31st, but a concerning update from a news source where the series had been filming has called the show’s future into question this week. Via Star News Online, production on the series has been shut down.

The outlet reports, “The currently in-production project is being shut down earlier than expected as its producer, Warner Bros., evaluates the future of its DC Universe streaming service, on which the series was scheduled to premiere May 31, according to several sources within the local industry.”

They add, “Local crew members were notified of the unexpected development Tuesday night, and were told the project would wrap production on episode 10 and then halt as writers and producers rewrite an ending. Initially, the show was scheduled to film 13 episodes through May.”

Series star Virginia Madsen reportedly reacted to the news in a since-deleted Instagram post, writing: “I’m beyond sad. What a terrible decision. We have been cut to the core by those who have never set foot into the Swamp.”

At this time, we have no way of knowing what the fate of “Swamp Thing” will be, but if the plug is pulled on DC Universe, it would leave what’s already been filmed without a home. Of course, there’s always the possibility it could find a home elsewhere, and it’s also possible that the season will air on DC Universe as planned but with ten episodes rather than thirteen.

We’ll keep you posted as we look into this developing story and learn more.

The series stars Derek Mears at the titular monster, alongside Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen, Ian Ziering, Will Patton, Andy Bean, Crystal Reed, Kevin Durand, Henderson Wade, Jeryl Prescott and Maria Sten. Directors include E.L. Katz and Len Wiseman.

“Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane (Reed). When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all.

Ziering will play Daniel Cassidy, also known as Blue Devil.  Durand stars as Jason Woodrue, the brilliant but abrasive scientist who longtime fans of DC Comics also know as the transmogrified super-villain called Floronic Man.

The series, based on the DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, is written by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and IT co-writer Gary Dauberman.

The series aiming to be scary and rated “R” violent, primarily based on Alan Moore’s run. It will also feature a practical creature suit, which Mears will be donning.