What was Guillermo del Toro's vampire series called?

Guillermo del Toro's vampire series was called 'The Strain'.

What network aired 'The Strain'?

The vampire series 'The Strain' aired on FX.

What alternative direction was proposed for 'The Strain'?

Network executives suggested making 'The Strain' a comedy instead of a horror series.

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Del Toro's 'Strain' Dodged Laughs for Scares

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Summary

Guillermo del Toro's vampire series 'The Strain' debuted in 2014.
Network executives suggested making the horror series a comedy.
Del Toro rejected the comedic pitch and kept his original vision.

Del Toro's 'Strain' Dodged Laughs for Scares

The FX series "The Strain," an action horror show featuring a vampire outbreak, first aired in 2014. Co-written by director Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the series is based on their book trilogy. The show's initial premise involved a deadly plane landing at JFK Airport, unleashing vampires upon New York City.

However, early in its development, network executives at Fox proposed a drastically different direction. Director Guillermo del Toro revealed that he was asked to make the vampire story a comedy. He swiftly declined the suggestion, prioritizing the horrifying and atmospheric tone he envisioned for the series.

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