Paul W.S. Anderson developing series based on Guillermo del Toro’s Mimic!

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

So this is interesting. Deadline reports that director Paul W.S. Anderson (MORTAL KOMBAT, EVENT HORIZON) is set to direct the pilot and executive produce a series based on Guillermo del Toro's 1997 sci-fi creature feature MIMIC. Here's the official synopsis for the film:

When a cockroach-spread plague threatens to decimate the child population of New York City, evolutionary biologist Susan Tyler (Mira Sorvino) and her research associates rig up a species of "Judas" bugs and introduce them into the environment, where they will mimic the diseased roaches and infiltrate their grubby habitats. So far so good … until the bugs keep on evolving and learn to mimic their next prey — humans.

And here's what Anderson had to say about the upcoming TV project:

The world of insects has been a long-term fascination of mine…So much strength and organization from such tiny creatures that have existed long before humankind and will survive long after our demise. It’s an exciting world that I’m thrilled to jump into!

Meanwhile, Paul W.S. Anderson's next project – MONSTER HUNTER – is set to be released in theaters April 23rd, 2021, while del Toro's next – NIGHTMARE ALLEY – is still postponed due to Covid. We'll keep you updated if there are any changes.

So what do you think? Fan of MIMIC? If so, do you think Anderson can do it justice as a TV show? Either way, sound off below!