Looks just like the hierarchy of the DC Universe did in reality change as sequels to Wonder Woman and Black Adam aren’t transferring ahead at DC Studios.
According to a bombshell report within the Hollywood Reporter, “Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3 is not moving forward and is considered dead in its current incarnation.”
Jenkins submitted a therapy for the third movie within the franchise, and she or he was instructed by WBD brass together with DC Studios James Gunn and Peter Safran that the mission ” didn’t slot in with the brand new (however nonetheless unfolding) plans.”
In somewhat odd timing, Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot tweeted “A few years ago it was announced that I was going to play Wonder Woman.I’ve been so grateful for the opportunity to play such an incredible, iconic character and more than anything I’m grateful for YOU.The fans.Can’t wait to share her next chapter with you.”
What that precise plan for the DCU is no person is aware of besides Gunn and Safran, and a part of the plan will probably be revealed subsequent week to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. The plan is claimed to be a piece in progress and the Hollywood trades are reporting that the brand new DCU would be the finish of Snyderverse period. Gunn himself shared on social media lately that his DCU will begin when Aquaman 2 is launched.
“Peter and I will help to guide the already filmed projects for the next year, but the new slate won’t start until after Aquaman 2,” stated on Instagram.
Gunn added: “We’re excited to be shepherding the great films made before we arrived and working hard to create an extraordinary, wondrous and unique DCU beyond that.”
Also within the report from Hollywood Reporter, a sequel to Black Adam is unlikely contemplating the Dwayne Johnson film is monetary flop, whatever the tacky spin posted earlier within the day on Deadline that claims the film will probably be worthwhile. According to THR, the funds on Black Adam was not $195 million, however $230 million.
It wasn’t a superb look, and likewise form of bizarre that Johnson by no means publicly welcomed Safran nor Gunn on social media once they turned the brand new heads of DC Studios. On the day earlier than Thanksgiving, Johnson put out a video slamming Warners for not bringing again Henry Cavill as Superman.
According to THR, “Johnson hoped to carve out his own piece of the DC pie, but multiple sources say his playing up of a returning Cavill and his own involvement with DC may not be endearing him to the new management.”
Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Flash, Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom are presently in varied phases of post-production at Warner Bros. Discovery, with all 4 DC Universe motion pictures slated to hit theaters in 2023. Will the characters from these motion pictures make appearances within the new DCU? Only Gunn and Safran know.
Previously reported, Black Adam featured Henry Cavill’s long-awaited return to the function of Superman, however the actor’s future because the DC Comics icon remains to be a thriller. There is “no forward momentum” on a Superman film as Gunn and Safran proceed engaged on their roadmap for the DC Universe. Cavill has but to signal a proper deal for extra DC Universe appearances. Warner Bros. Discovery hasn’t employed a author or a director for an additional live-action Superman mission, a minimum of in the intervening time, so it’s nonetheless far off, if it even finally ends up occurring.
Cavill shot a cameo scene for The Flash again in September for the film’s ending, however it’s unlikely it’s going to stay within the movie, because the ending is being reworked.
According to stories, Gunn is anticipated to give attention to the inventive course of the DC Universe whereas Safran will deal with enterprise and manufacturing. They will report on to Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav and collaborate with Warner Bros. Film Group co-heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy.