Despite the purported links with his Teen Wolf franchise, the creator of Wolf Pack insists the upcoming drama show has no relation to the former series.
Speaking with SFX magazine, Davis addressed speculation regarding the relationship between Wolf Pack and Teen Wolf considering the shows bare some similarities. Though he understands the confusion, Davis insists the two are completely different. "I know that everybody gets confused by it, but I always say, 'Nobody thinks Twilight is in the same universe as Interview With The Vampire,'" Davis said. "There can be two werewolf shows that exist in separate spaces. It's funny because one of the things we did was consciously try and do things differently with Wolf Pack."
Furthermore, Davis pointed out the thematic differences between Wolf Pack and Teen Wolf, saying Wolf Pack is more "sophisticated" and relies less on humor than the MTV show. "I said, 'I don't want to do the same show. I want to do something more adult, a little bit extreme in places. Not necessarily darker, but a little bit more sophisticated in terms of themes.' Teen Wolf was very comic book. It had a real sense of humor... not that Wolf Pack doesn't have a sense of humor, but it's not as comedic as Teen Wolf," he said.
From Teen Wolf to Wolf Pack
Davis likely hopes Wolf Pack emulates the success of his Teen Wolf series, which won multiple Teen Choice and Saturn Awards during its run from 2011-2017 and spawned a film adaptation, Teen Wolf: The Movie, which debuts on Paramount+ on Jan. 26. Wolf Pack centers around a teenage boy and girl whose lives are significantly impacted following a California wildfire that awakens a horrifying supernatural creature. When the full moon rises, the teens come together to figure out what connects them. The show is based on the 2004 book of the same name penned by Canadian writer Edo van Belkom.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar returns to the supernatural world, starring as Kristin Ramsey on Wolf Pack. In the first clip released from the show, Kristin investigates a dangerous creature alongside Garrett Briggs (Rodrigo Santoro). Gellar said her time on Buffy the Vampire Slayer informed her on how to play Kristin while hardships she went through as a young actor during her time on the classic series helped her guide the young actors in Wolf Pack during production.
Wolf Pack features Chad actor Armani Jackson, My Haunted House star Bella Shepard, Chloe Rose Robertson and Tyler Lawrence Gray as the young leads in the series. Fans can watch Wolf Pack when it premieres Jan. 26 on Paramount+.
Source: SFX