Freeform's "Shadowhunters" (Season 1)

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The Mortal Instruments Heads to Television as Shadowhunters

ABC Family announced today that they’re developing a small-screen take on The Mortal Instruments franchise with their first scripted saga-to-series, “Shadowhunters.” Tom Ascheim, President, ABC Family and Karey Burke, Executive Vice President, Programming and Development, ABC Family made the announcement, revealing that 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.”

“Clary is a strong, dynamic and captivating character that our audience will immediately identify with,” adds Burke. “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,” says Clare. “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”.

“Shadowhunters” is produced by Constantin Film, and Ed Decter will serve as executive producer and showrunner. Check back for casting information as soon as it becomes available.

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ABC Family has announced this will air early 2016.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...-dates/389197/

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ABC Family Casts Dominic Sherwood as Jace Wayland in 'Shadowhunters'

ABC FAMILY HAS CAST DOMINIC SHERWOOD AS ‘JACE WAYLAND,’

THE MALE LEAD FOR THE SAGA SERIES “SHADOWHUNTERS”



Burbank, CA (April 20, 2015) – 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.

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ABC Family Has Cast Katherine McNamara as Female Lead in 'Shadowhunters'

ABC FAMILY HAS CAST KATHERINE MCNAMARA AS ‘CLARY FRAY,’

THE FEMALE LEAD FOR THE SAGA SERIES “SHADOWHUNTERS”



McNamara Joins Previously Announced Dominic Sherwood as ‘Jace Wayland,’

Alberto Rosende as ‘Simon’ and Emeraude Toubia as ‘Isabelle Lightwood’



Burbank, CA (May 5, 2015) – ABC Family has found their ‘Clary’ in Katherine McNamara. It was announced today by the network. McNamara was recently seen starring in the feature film “New Year’s Eve” and will be seen next in the feature film “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” and this summer on ABC Family’s hit series “The Fosters.”



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.



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. Clary discovers a hidden Shadow World full of Vampires, Werewolves, and other unthinkable danger that she quickly learns to navigate. As she is forced into action, she embraces her newfound powers and realizes that she will play the central role in this new world.

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The castings seem good so far. I'm still wary of this until we see some kind of trailer or footage. The movie left a bad taste for me.

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First (official) look at the Shadowhunters TV show with a LOT of interesting pics http://tmisource.com/2015/08/03/firs...shadowhunters/

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I have been very impressed by what I have seen with the show so far and think it will be something truly specie. Could be the next great way to adapt ate books: http://tmisource.com/2015/08/26/shad...ork-comic-con/

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I enjoyed he movie, hopefully this will do it some justice.!!!

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Shadowhunters actors Dominic Sherwood and Matt Daddario talk onset pranks and the series with book author Cassandra Clare

dommattlunch - YouTube

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Even if you cannot make the NY Comic Con, you can use the useful internet function known as live stream viewing http://tmisource.com/2015/10/05/shad...reamed-online/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9esBhzREVP8#t=36

[Edword]

All the effects they added to the footage look horrible lol

[Patricier21]

This new trailer is even better:

Shadowhunters - Official Trailer - YouTube

I'm actually really looking forward to this now. THIS is what we should have got for the movie

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#Shadowhunters Cast talk Book to TV adaptation process. Btw show will premiere (in the States anyways) on January 12 2016

‘Shadowhunters’: From Page to Screen | MTV News - YouTube

[Edword]

My god that trailer was horrible. The set photos and everything were looking promising, but after that trailer I don't know. Looks super cheesy and the girl that plays Clary is just plain bad I'll give the show a chance, but I'm super skeptical.

Personally the movie looks like it'll be better than this

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Loved the movie but a TV show can also be good. Thought the trailer was fine. A whole season per book sounds like it could work well if that's the route they choose.

[SororityRow]

Could those actors be anymore annoying.

[Patricier21]

Despite the changes this clip shows that they got the tone and essence right from the books:

Shadowhunters Episode 1 Full Sneak Peek (HD) - YouTube

[Pizzamorg]

Wow this looks atrocious!

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Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Wow this looks atrocious!

Give it a chance. If you are just going to spread negativity please do not ruin it for us that are interested