If you are a fan of Teen Wolf, the hit MTV series that ran from 2011 to 2017, you might be wondering if the new Paramount+ show Wolf Pack is a spin-off or a sequel. After all, both shows are created by Jeff Davis and feature teenage werewolves dealing with supernatural threats and high school drama. However, the answer is no. Wolf Pack is not related to Teen Wolf in any way, except for sharing the same genre and creator. Here’s why.
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Different Sources, Different Stories
Wolf Pack is based on a book series by Edo Van Belkom, while Teen Wolf is loosely inspired by the 1985 comedy film of the same name starring Michael J. Fox. The two shows have different plots, characters, settings and mythologies. Wolf Pack follows four teenagers who discover they are werewolves after a California wildfire triggers a mysterious creature to attack them. Teen Wolf follows Scott McCall, who becomes a werewolf after being bitten by one in the woods of Beacon Hills.
According to Davis, he wanted to go back to more traditional werewolf myths with Wolf Pack, while he spun the rules of the genre with Teen Wolf. He also wanted to explore different themes and issues that teenagers face today, such as anxiety, technology and isolation. He told EW, “That’s really what the story is about: these four kids finding each other, and finding their pack, and finding their people.”
Different Universes, Different Casts
Wolf Pack and Teen Wolf do not exist in the same universe, and there is no crossover or connection between them in the show. Davis has confirmed this in several interviews, saying that they are separate entities. He told SFX Magazine, “There can be two werewolf shows that exist in separate spaces.”
The cast of Wolf Pack is also different from Teen Wolf, with no actors reprising their roles or making cameo appearances. The main stars of Wolf Pack are Armani Jackson as Everett Lang, Bella Shepard as Blake Navarro, Chloe Rose Robertson as Luna Briggs and Tyler Lawrence Gray as Harlan Briggs. They are joined by Sarah Michelle Gellar as Kristin Ramsey, an investigator who is looking into the cause of the wildfires and suspects the teens of being involved.
Similarities and Homages
While Wolf Pack is not related to Teen Wolf, there are still some similarities and homages that fans of the latter can appreciate. Both shows are written and executive produced by Davis, who has a signature style of storytelling and character development. Both shows also have a mix of horror, comedy, romance and action elements that make them entertaining and engaging.
Additionally, some aspects of Wolf Pack may remind viewers of Teen Wolf, such as the use of eye colors to indicate different types of werewolves (red for alphas, yellow for betas), the importance of pack bonds and loyalty, and the presence of other supernatural creatures like hunters and druids. Davis has also said that he included some Easter eggs and references to Teen Wolf in Wolf Pack as a nod to his previous work and fans.
Conclusion
Wolf Pack is not related to Teen Wolf, but it is a new werewolf show that fans of the genre can enjoy. It has its own story, characters and mythology that are different from Teen Wolf, but it also has some similarities and homages that make it familiar and fun. If you are looking for a fresh take on teenage werewolves with a touch of nostalgia, you should check out Wolf Pack on Paramount+.
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