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  • To play the title monster, DC Universe's Swamp Thing turned to horror veteran Derek Mears. 1 / 8

  • You may know him best as Jason from 2009's Friday the 13th. 2 / 8

  • He shares the show's title role with Andy Bean, who plays biologist Alec Holland. 3 / 8

  • Mears said what makes Swamp Thing relevant is how it revolves around self-acceptance, 4 / 8

  • The series is a horror mystery, and Swamp Thing's nature is part of that puzzle. 5 / 8

    Swamp Thing by Bernie Wrightson

  • It might look uncomfortable, but Mears said the Swamp Thing suit is the most comfortable he's worn. 6 / 8

    Swamp Thing pilot episode

  • As Swamp Thing, he tries to respect fans' connections to the character while delivering something new. 7 / 8

  • New episodes of Swamp Thing premiere Fridays on DC Universe. 8 / 8