"There will not be a 'Chew' TV series on Showtime," "Chew" co-creator
John Layman shared
via social media late Friday afternoon. The show's development has been an ongoing process since its initial announcement
during 2010's Comic-Con International in San Diego, with "24's" Stephen Hopkins slated to direct and executive produce. The
Image Comics series debuted in 2009 to strong critical acclaim, quickly making it a fan-favorite, paving the way for the launch of a prime time interpretation. Comments made about the show by series artist
Rob Guillory -- only three weeks ago -- makes Layman's announcement an unexpected one.
The show would be "shockingly loyal to the comic,"Guillory said, also mentioning the length of each episode was extended from a half-hour to an hour. "Chew" is a dark comedy series set in a world where poultry is outlawed due to a bird flu pandemic and stars special agent Tony Chu, a cibopath -- one who can see the final living moments of any creature he consumes. Stay tuned to CBR News for more as this story develops.