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Wyatt Russell lands 'Monarch' spinoff as young Lee Shaw
- On Wednesday, Apple TV announced an untitled prequel series centered on Colonel Lee Shaw, starring Wyatt Russell who will reprise the role and serve as executive producer.
- Following the success of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple confirmed it is expanding Legendary's Monsterverse on Apple TV as global viewer demand encouraged new character-driven stories, Apple executives said.
- Set in 1984, the series follows a Cold War mission where Colonel Lee Shaw undertakes a secret operation behind Soviet lines to prevent the Soviets from unleashing a Titan.
- The prequel is executive produced by Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Wyatt Russell, Chris Black, Max Borenstein and others through Safehouse Pictures.
- Season two of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters debuts Feb. 27, 2026, and Legendary's Monsterverse continues with Godzilla x Kong: Supernova on March 26, 2027.
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Apple TV and Legendary Expand ‘Monsterverse’ Universe With Young Lee Shaw Series Starring Wyatt Russell
Apple TV and Legendary Entertainment are expanding the “Monsterverse” universe, announcing a new show starring Wyatt Russell, who will reprise his role as Colonel Lee Shaw in a prequel series about young Lee Shaw. Writer/producer Joby Harold is set to serve as showrunner on the new series. Also as part of the news, Harold has […]
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