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[12/17/25 - 02:06 PM]
Apple TV Expands "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" Universe with New Spin-Off Series
The thrilling new untitled Young Lee Shaw prequel stars Wyatt Russell, reprising his role as Colonel Lee Shaw.

[04/11/24 - 12:04 PM]
Apple TV+ Renews Global Sensation "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," and Announces Plans for Multiple Spin-Off Series from Legendary Entertainment
"'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted and talented cast and creative team," said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+.







UNTITLED YOUNG LEE SHAW PREQUEL SERIES (APPLE TV PLUS)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
4/11/24 - 12/17/25
STATUS:
currently in development (2025-2026 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
ordered to series
DESCRIPTION:
(from Apple's press release, December 2025) Today, Apple TV announced the expansion of Legendary's Monsterverse with a thrilling new untitled Young Lee Shaw prequel starring Wyatt Russell reprising his role as Colonel Lee Shaw. Emmy Award-nominated screenwriter and producer Joby Harold has been tapped to showrun. Under a newly announced overall deal with Legendary, Harold will also oversee Legendary's entire Monsterverse franchise for Apple TV, featuring both new and fan-favorite Titans. Starring and executive produced by Russell, the spinoff series will follow the story of Colonel Lee Shaw, an American operative who, in 1984, went on a secret mission behind enemy lines in an attempt to stop the Soviets from unleashing a horrific new Titan big enough to destroy the U.S. and turn the tide of the Cold War.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Wyatt Russell as Lee Shaw
CREW INFORMATION:
· Alex Boden as EP
· Andy Goddard as EP
· Brian Rogers as PROD
· Chris Black as EP
· Hiro Matsuoka as EP
· Joby Harold as CRTR/EP
· Kei Banno as PROD
· Kenji Okuhira as PROD
· Kyle Bradstreet as EP
· Max Borenstein as EP
· Takemasa Arita as EP
· Tory Tunnell as EP
· Wyatt Russell as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· based on a tv series
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Legendary Television
· Safehouse Pictures
· Toho Company