Rob Thomas will be taking a break from teenage detective work and zombies. It looks like the "Veronica Mars" creator will be taking on vampires for a change. It has just been confirmed that Thomas will be working on the TV series adaptation of the 1987 horror classic "The Lost Boys". Here's everything you need to know about the new CW show.
Wait, Who Are The Lost Boys And Why Is This Such A Big Deal?
Joel Schumacher's "The Lost Boys" featured Jason Patric and Corey Haim as two brothers who move to California and encounter a group of vampires. It also starred Kiefer Sutherland as the leader of The Lost Boys. The film was not a blockbuster but eventually became a cult classic that spawned two direct-to-video sequels.
"The Lost Boys" won fans over with its quirky humor underlined with some real terror from the vampires. This is probably why people are getting excited over the upcoming TV series that will focus on how the Lost Boys have survived through several decades.
Rob Thomas' 'The Lost Boys' TV Series Planned For Seven Seasons Spanning Many Decades
According to Deadline, Rob Thomas has big plans for own adaptation of "The Lost Boys". The "iZombie" creator wants the show to span seven decades starting with the 60's. Each season will have new characters but the Lost Boys will remain constant.
It certainly sounds like an excellent way to keep people interested in "The Lost Boys" TV series. So is The CW ready to move on from one vampire show to another?
'The Lost Boys' TV Series Could Be The CW's Replacement For 'The Vampire Diaries'?
The similarities between "The Lost Boys" and "The Vampire Diaries" didn't go unnoticed. "TVD" fans immediately wondered if the new vampire series will serve as a replacement for the concluding show. Hopefully this means that The CW will never run out of great vampire shows.
