After its feature film series failed to get past the first instalment, The Mortal Instruments franchise has been given a new chance of life on the small screen, with ABC Family playing an order for Shadowhunters, based on Cassandra Clare’s bestselling YA book series.
“I’m excited to see ABC Family bring the world of the Shadowhunters to life,” states Clare. “As a huge fan of longform 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.”
As per Variety, Shadowhunters “follows 18-year-old Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is, and she comes from a long line of Shadowhunters — human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When Clary’s mother Jocelyn is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend, Simon. 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.”
The series is set to go into production in May, with Ed Decter (Unforgettable) serving as showrunner.
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Originally published April 2, 2015. Updated April 14, 2018.
