Los Angeles, Dec. 18 -- The Monsterverse is preparing to venture further into its own past with a newly commissioned prequel series that will centre on the early life of Colonel Lee Shaw, one of the pivotal figures introduced in "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters".
The yet-untitled project will spotlight a younger version of Colonel Lee Shaw, portrayed by Wyatt Russell, reprising the role he plays in the flagship series, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
In the parent series, the older incarnation of Lee Shaw is played by Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell's real-life father, though there is no confirmation yet on whether he will feature in the prequel.
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