The Strain (franchise): Difference between revisions

Del Toro first envisioned the story line as a television series, but was unable to find a broadcaster who was interested. A friend then suggested turning the story into a series of books with writer [[Chuck Hogan]].<ref name="DL1">{{Cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |last2=Fleming |first2=Mike, Jr. |date=2012-09-20 |title='The Strain' Drama From Guillermo Del Toro And Carlton Cuse Gets Pilot Order At FX |url=https://deadline.com/2012/09/the-strain-drama-from-guillermo-del-toro-and-carlton-cuse-gets-pilot-order-at-fx-340020/ |url-status=live |access-date=2013-02-19 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]}}</ref>

'''''The Strain''''' is a limited comic book series written by [[David Lapham]], with artist [[Mike Huddleston]]. It was adapted from the novel of the [[The Strain|same name]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=2011-07-21 |title=Comic-Con 2011: Guillermo del Toro, Tom Morello, P.C. Cast Doing Dark Horse Comics This Fall |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/comic-con-2011-guillermo-del-213794 |url-status=live |access-date=2013-02-19 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> The first issue received positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nadler |first=Lonnie |date=2012-06-06 |title=Review: 'The Strain' #1 - 4 |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3147045/review-the-strain-1-4/ |url-status=live |access-date=2013-02-19 |website=[[Bloody Disgusting]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Iann |date=2011-12-08 |title=Review: The Strain #1 |url=http://www.craveonline.com/comics/reviews/179417-review-the-strain-1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525084438/http://www.craveonline.com/comics/reviews/179417-review-the-strain-1 |archive-date=2013-05-25 |access-date=2013-02-19 |website=Crave Online}}</ref>

In 2012 it was announced that [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] had ordered a [[pilot episode]] of ''The Strain'' with the intention of creating a limited television series based on the books.<ref name="DL1" /> Before writing the book trilogy, del Toro had initially planned the books as a television series and stated that if picked up, the series would span three to five seasons.<ref name="DL1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ditzian |first=Ian |date=2009-06-08 |title='Hobbit' Director Guillermo Del Toro Talks Vampire Novel 'The Strain' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1613440/hobbit-director-guillermo-del-toro-talks-vampire-novel-the-strain/ |url-status=live |access-date=2013-02-19 |website=[[MTV]]}}</ref> He also commented that he and Hogan would co-write the script for the pilot episode and that as of November 2012 he had already begun casting.<ref name="Col1">{{Cite web |last=Chitwood |first=Adam |date=2012-11-13 |title=Guillermo del Toro Talks FX Series THE STRAIN |url=https://collider.com/guillermo-del-toro-the-strain-tv-show/ |url-status=live |access-date=2013-02-28 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref> Del Toro further commented that he planned to also direct the pilot episode, with a full season airing in 2014 if the show was picked up.<ref name="Col1" />

It was later announced that a second full season was ordered by FX to air in 2015. Following the fourth episode of season 2, FX renewed the series for a third season, after which the creators announced they hope it will last for a total of 5 seasons. A fourth and final season was announced by FX on September 27, 2016, and it set for a Summer 2017 date.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |date=2016-09-27 |title='The Strain' Renewed for Fourth and Final Season at FX |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/strain-renewed-fourth-final-season-932948 |url-status=live |access-date=2016-10-04 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

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