'The Spiderwick Chronicles' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Roku's action series
Show name: The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024)
Platform: The Roku Channel
Date of release: April 19, 2024
Country of origin: United States
Genre: Action, drama
Director: Kat Coiro, Aron Eli Coleite, Michael Patrick Jann, Maurice Marable, Rachel Raimist, Charles Randolph-Wright, Amanda Row
Full cast list: Lyon Daniels, Joy Bryant, Noah Cottrell, Mychala Lee, Jack Dylan Grazer, Jack Dylan Grazer, and others
'The Spiderwick Chronicles', created by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, is all set to release on Roku on Friday, April 19. The series has been a hit since 2003. It includes six books, spin-offs, and a 2008 movie.
Even though it's loved by many, it hasn't become a TV show yet. Disney planned to change that in 2021 by announcing a TV adaptation that was set to air on Disney+, but due to budget issues, Disney had to cancel many projects, including 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'.
Fans were upset by this news. But Roku stepped in to save the day! They bought the rights to the show. So, the series is back on track. Fans are excited to see their favorite books come to life on TV.
What is the plot of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'?
'The Spiderwick Chronicles' is a children's fantasy series, following the adventures of the Grace family: Helen and her kids, Jared, Simon, and Mallory.
They move from New York to their ancestral home, Spiderwick, in Michigan. Jared, the youngest at 15, discovers magical creatures are real when he meets a boggart. Their great-aunt Lucinda asks Jared to find her father's field guide to magical creatures.
They must protect it from the murderous ogre, Mulgarath.
The official synopsis reads, "Follows the Grace family as they move from Brooklyn, New York, to their ancestral home in Henson, Michigan, the Spiderwick Estate."
The main cast of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'
Lyon Daniels
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Lyon Daniels, an American actor, stars in the upcoming Roku series 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' (2024) as the lead character. He's also known for his roles in the Netflix film 'We Can Be Heroes' (2020) and the Amazon Prime series 'Patriot' (2015).
Starting his career at just 18 months old, Lyon modeled for major brands like Macy's, Target, and Sears. In 'We Can Be Heroes', he played the superhero Noodles alongside stars like Christian Slater and Priyanka Chopra. He also had a recurring role in 'Patriot' as 'Efram'.
Netflix has announced a sequel to 'We Can Be Heroes' due to its popularity, with over 44 million households watching it in the first 4 weeks. Lyon will next be seen as Jared Grace in 'The Spiderwick Chronicles', based on the bestselling books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.
He was born in Evanston, Illinois, and is biracial, with African-American and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. His father was the drummer of the '90s rock band Local H, and his mother works in the advertising industry.
He enjoys hobbies like filming, drawing, and playing the guitar when he's not acting.
Joy Bryant
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Joy Bryant, born in The Bronx, New York, grew up with a passion for learning. She excelled academically and earned a full scholarship to Yale University. While studying there, she was discovered by a modeling scout and began a successful career in Paris with brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Victoria's Secret.
In 2001, Joy made her acting debut in Robert Townsend's 'Carmen: A Hip Hopera', alongside Beyoncé. Her breakthrough came in Denzel Washington's 'Antwone Fisher' as Cheryl, the supportive girlfriend. She continued with roles in films like 'Honey' (2003) and 'Baadasssss!' (2003).
2005 was a standout year for Joy, with roles in 'The Skeleton Key', 'London', and 'Get Rich or Die Tryin''. Her performances in 'London' as Mallory and 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'' as Charlene earned critical acclaim, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Noah Cottrell
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Noah Cottrell hails from Fort Worth, Texas. At just 6 years old, he started acting classes for fun, following in the footsteps of his older siblings. Quickly, he began booking commercial and modeling gigs.
In 2018, Noah made his film debut as Henry Sawyer in the Universal Pictures movie 'Skyscraper', where he played Dwayne Johnson's son.
When he's not working, Noah enjoys fishing, playing flag football, swimming, and dancing (ballet, jazz, and hip hop). He also loves spending time with his family and friends.
How to stream 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'?
'The Spiderwick Chronicles' will be available on Roku starting on Friday, April 19. Don't have Roku?
Creating a Roku account doesn't cost anything, and there are no monthly fees for renting equipment. This makes streaming and saving content simple. If you add a payment method, you can easily rent or buy movies when you want or subscribe to services like Netflix.
'The Spiderwick Chronicles' trailer