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  • Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins Still Working on ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Script

    Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins Still Working on ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Script

    Shortly after the release of Wonder Woman 1984, it was swiftly announced that director Patty Jenkins would return to direct a third entry in the series. While we haven’t heard anything on the project since its announcement, there were clear signs that it was being fast-tracked as Jenkins started mixing up the various projects that she’s been working on, such as Cleopatra getting a new director attached. Luckily, Wonder Woman herself, Gal Gadot, offered an update on Wonder Woman 3.

    It looks like they are still currently working on the script, but won’t give away any details on what direction they are taking. The fact they are still in this phase also lines up with the hints that production on the third Wonder Woman film wouldn’t pick up until 2023.

    We’re talking! We’re actually in the mix of working on the script and getting the third one made, so it’s all wheels are working and turning and I’m super, super excited for the fans to come and watch Wonder Woman 3 once it’s made.

    Gal Gadot

    If they follow the theming so far, we may visit the 90s potentially in the fourth film, as it seems like they are keeping Diana Prince’s modern appearances to the recent crossover films and through cameos. Of course, they could also just jump to the future and give us a storyline that no one would expect, as she’ll likely outlive most of the heroes she’s met. There’s a lot of potentials and we’ll see how they might unshackle her storyline from previous entries.

    Source: Forbes

  • Matt Reeves Confirms Newly Spotted Riddler Easter Egg

    Matt Reeves Confirms Newly Spotted Riddler Easter Egg

    The Batman has found its way to HBO Max and with it, eagle-eyed fans have been on the hunt for any possible Easter egg they may have potentially missed out on while watching it in theaters. One that stood out is that people noticed that Paul Dano‘s Riddler can be spotted living opposite the Iceberg Lunge at the half-hour mark. Considering the ending, this would be quite the giveaway if people noticed early but it’s hard to truly make out.

    Luckily, director Matt Reeves took to Twitter to confirm that this is in fact Riddler in that apartment. It sticks out that it’s the only room highlighted with someone looking out the window. The fact the film includes hints at some later revelations is a great eye for detail from the director and his creative team.

    ho knows what other hints and secrets the film is hiding. The Riddler has not only left a lot of clues for Bruce Wayne, but it seems Reeves did the same with his movie. So, with its arrival on HBO Max, we’ll surely see what other secrets might find their way online now that they can easily skim it for any detail possible.

    Source: Twitter

  • Leslie Grace Shares Her Excitement Working With Brendan Fraser on ‘Batgirl’ Set

    Leslie Grace Shares Her Excitement Working With Brendan Fraser on ‘Batgirl’ Set

    Brendan Fraser has found himself a home within the DC Universe. The beloved actor made his big return a few years back as Cliff Steele, better known as Robotman, in Doom Patrol, lending his voice to the character and sometimes appearing as the race car driver. Fraser is set to appear in yet another corner of the DC Multiverse, playing Firefly in the DC Extended Universe and we couldn’t be more than thrilled.

    In an interview with Variety, Batgirl star Leslie Grace talked about getting to work with Fraser and just how crazy his role as Firefly is.

    I had to summon up some things in me that I didn’t even know were there. It was an incredible learning experience to be on set with also action veterans like Brendan Fraser, and soak up it all up. It was so hard because he’s our villain and I’m not supposed to like but he’s such a huge teddy bear. He is one of the nicest people that I’ve ever met. In our fight sequences the way he would just hit marks, it came from all of his experience. You can’t improvise that kind of experience. There’s some crazy stuff that happens. There’s lots of fire because as everyone knows by now, he plays Firefly. There’s crazy fire. There’s crazy stunts, crazy drops. She’s a biker chick, so you’re going to see her do a bunch of badassery.

    Leslie Grace

    It’ll be interesting to see if Firefly is alone, as he mostly plays the role of a silent enforcer to Killer Moth in Batgirl: Year One, the story by which the film seems to be heavily inspired. We can’t wait to see what kind of chaos Fraser causes as Firefly in Batgirl, but it’s mostly just exciting to see the actor back doing what he loves.

    Source: Variety

  • Leslie Grace Already Reached Out To Some of Her DCEU Co-Stars

    Leslie Grace Already Reached Out To Some of Her DCEU Co-Stars

    Being in a shared universe of films and television series can be exciting when there’s just potential for many fan-favorite characters to interact and simply co-exist alongside each other. Over the past few years, the DC Extended Universe has confirmed many new characters like Blue Beetle, Supergirl, Static Shock, and Batgirl are set to join the shared universe. Yet, it seems like Batgirl herself has already got a jump on bringing those worlds together.

    Variety recently spoke with Leslie Grace who gushed about all her excitement about the upcoming Batgirl solo film. The interviewer asked if she’d reached out to any other actors like Gal Gadot or Alicia Silverstone, Grace said she didn’t but did confirm she reached out to Sasha Calle and Xolo Mariduena.

    I did reach out to Sasha Calle, who is Supergirl in “The Flash.” I’m hoping that we get to meet soon because we’re part of the new gen. I did reach out to Xolo Mariduena, our Blue Beetle. He is freaking awesome. I’m so happy for him.

    Leslie Grace

    It’s fun to see Grace so passionate about the character and the ones she could one day share the screen with. Many are already awaiting the team-up between Supergirl and Batgirl, for what will be yet another first for DC live-action.

    Source: Variety

  • Leslie Grace Talks ‘Batgirl’ Story and Teases Sequel

    Leslie Grace Talks ‘Batgirl’ Story and Teases Sequel

    Fans are eager to see the debut of Leslie Grace as the DCEU’s Barbara Gordon as production on the HBO Max film wrapped just recently. The story is seemingly taking a lot of inspiration from the Batgirl: Year One storyline, one of the characters best and most popular stories detailing her early days and how she became the hero we love today. Yet, a new interview may hint that there could already be plans for Grace to reprise her role as Batgirl as it seems a sequel is already in the cards.

    Variety recently caught up with Batgirl star Leslie Grace promoting her new brand partnership and quickly began talking about her upcoming debut as the titular hero. The interviewer jokingly asked Grace when she was getting to work on the sequel and her answer seems to hint that ideas for the potential film are already in the works.

    We got to see this first one first. But there’s definitely some talks about what it could be. I’ve seen some of what we’ve shot, obviously in the playback and stuff like that, and it’s insane. We’ve already been talking about where do we take this from here because there’s so much that happens in this film. There are a lot of different themes in the plot that we touch on. It’s not just the action. There’s a love story. There’s this father-daughter relationship. There’s looking at the world through a lens that isn’t just black and white and seeing the color and the spectrum between things.

    Leslie Grace

    While we currently do not have a set release date for Batgirl we’re still getting excited for it. Barbara and her fathers relationship is something so important to the character and we can’t wait to see it explored in the film, especially with the return of J.K. Simmons.

    Source: Variety

  • Leslie Grace on Working With Michael Keaton and J.K. Simmons in ‘Batgirl’

    Leslie Grace on Working With Michael Keaton and J.K. Simmons in ‘Batgirl’

    The Flash is set to see the return of Michael Keaton into one of his most iconic roles, reprising Batman for the first time since Batman: Returns. For those that grew up with his version of the character, he is the Batman they grew up with. In Batgirl, he’ll also be joined by J.K. Simmons, reprising his Justice League role as Commissioner Gordon in what seems to be a new universe where they both co-exist.

    The upcoming HBO Max film will see Leslie Grace take on the role of Barbara Gordon, as she becomes Gotham’s newest vigilante all on her own. Variety recently chatted with Grace in which she dished out how exciting it was to work with such legendary actors.

    It was wild for everyone. Our directors were like two little kids. They’re legit Batman nerds openly. He’s Batman, man! I couldn’t even believe that I was sharing space with Batman. I want to say more, but I can’t. It was insane, surreal, incredible. It was the stuff of dreams really. It was insane, surreal, incredible. It was the stuff of dreams really. And J.K. Simmons playing my dad. That’s my pop. I was so nervous because all I could hear in my head was his voice in “Whiplash.” Like what would he do and say if I didn’t get something right?. then we became the best of friends. And he just told me all his great stories of starting out and being a waiter and working in a pizza shop and trying to be an actor and doing theater.

    Leslie Grace

    Working with such influential actors seems incredibly intimidating but it’s nice to see they were quite welcoming to Grace as she is a relative newcomer to acting. Batgirl currently has no set release date but had already wrapped filming.

    Source: Variety

  • Susan Sarandon Joins ‘Blue Beetle’ As Main Villain

    Susan Sarandon Joins ‘Blue Beetle’ As Main Villain

    One of the most exciting upcoming film’s set within the DC Extended Universe is Blue Beetle. The film will see the debut of Xolo Mariduena as Jaime Reyes in Blue Beetle. The film will follow Mariduena as a teen superhero who comes into possession of a alien scarab that attaches itself to his back and enables him the abhility to summon an exoskeleton suit and array of weapons. Plot details on the film are scarce, but it seems the project has found a new face for its foe.

    A new report from The Wrap states that Susan Sarandon is set to join the cast of Blue Beetle in the role of Victoria Kord, an original character created for the film. She will be the main antagonist alongside Raoul Max Trujillo who is set to play the villain Carapax The Indestructible Man.

    Just a few weeks back it was announced that Sharon Stone had joined the film in the very same role Sarandon now has. Stone was initially in talks for the role, but it seems things did not work out.

    The film will be directed by Angel Manuel Soto with a script from Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. Mariduena will star alongside George Lopez, Harvey Guillén, Bruna Marquezine, Elpidia Carillo, Adrianna Barraza and Damián Alcázar.

    Production on Blue Beetle is set to kick-off sometime this month with a release date currently set for Aug. 18th, 2023.

    SOURCE: The Wrap

  • DC Searching For its Own Feige After Discovery Merger

    DC Searching For its Own Feige After Discovery Merger

    Since Man of Steel, the DC Extended Universe has been trying to build a universe around some of its most beloved characters. Certain issues have seen aspects of the DCEU cast astray, resulting in some creative roadblocks that have resulted in certain characters seemingly getting lost along the road. The recent Discovery merger has seen new heads at the combined company eager to overhaul the DC Cinematic Universe.

    A new report from Variety suggests that, following ther Warner Bros Discovery merger, top leadership at the newly formed company is looking to overhaul the DC Entertainment branch. David Zaslav and company are reportedly looking for someone with a business background and less of a creative mind to maintain the many branches of DC Entertainment. The studio wants the films to be much more aligned, similar to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    The new leadership is unhappy with how many important characters within the DCEU, such as Superman, have been shelved with no plans to return in the future. The studio also believes that more films like Joker should be explored.

    This decision could impact future development plans for projects as the studio attempts to rework and better streamline the DC Cinematic Universe. They also believe that DC must be more present in the gaming industry, as a way to push the brand to its fullest potential. Projects over the last couple of years have been significantly improving under the leadership of Walter Hamada, who took over following Geoff Johns and Jon Begs stepped down. Hamada is still under contract with Warner Brothers Discovery to lead DC films until 2023, and could play a vital role in what Zaslav aims to do with the future of DC.

    Fans have been vocal about their distaste for the absence of many of their favorite characters within the film universe and worried about what the Justice League may look like in future appearences. Hopefully, whatever Zaslav and company have in store for the future of DC is able to please both sides and unite the fanbase.

    SOURCE: Variety

  • HBO Max Brasil Announces ‘The Batman’s Release for Next Week

    HBO Max Brasil Announces ‘The Batman’s Release for Next Week

    Even before The Batman hit theaters, there was the word making the rounds that under HBO Max’s new deal, the film would release at some point in April. It was hinted at that it might be within the 45-day window and would eventually get confirmed. Now, HBO Max Brasil has taken to its official Twitter account to announce that The Batman will hit its streaming service for no additional cost as of April 18th.

    While the US account has yet to tweet the announcement, it does seem likely that it’ll release worldwide on the same date. It also coincides with the overall digital release that was planned for that time window. It’ll definitely cut into the film’s overall performance and maybe halt it from reaching the $800M it was currently building up to.

    Still, this is a big win for those that haven’t had the chance to visit theaters, as the pandemic is still an issue worldwide. Plus, those that are a bit hesitant about sitting through a 3-hour film might now have their chance to break it up into pieces for their viewing comfort.

    With the expansion of Matt Reeves‘ Batman-Verse moving forward on the service, it also makes sense they’d want to make it it’s permanent home moving forward. It’ll be interesting to see if it picks up a large audience when it hits the streamer just like The Suicide Squad did during its initial release. Here’s hoping that we’ll also get more announcements for the untitled Penguin-focused series to build up on the momentum.

    Source: Twitter

  • Will Aqualad Appear in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’?

    Will Aqualad Appear in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’?

    Throughout the character’s long history, Aquaman has had quite a few sidekicks and partners that have helped him defend the seven seas with one quite recently taking the spotlight and becoming quite the fan-favorite. Jackson Hyde is all the rage these days in DC Comics’ Infinite Frontier and rightfully so, beloved by fans as he rises from obscurity to become the only other character to ever don the mantle of Aquaman and join the Justice League. 

    It was recently announced that HBO Max would be developing an origin series for the character with Charlize Theron set to produce. The HBO Max series will be an adaptation of the Young Adult novel You Brought Me The Ocean by Alex Sanchez and Julie Maroh. The project looks to be in early development and, as of this writing, does not have a writer, director, or star attached. It’s also unknown if the series will be set within the DC Extended Universe and whether we could see Jackson team up with Aquaman. However, a report from last year may give us some clarity on that front.

    Back in October of 2021, CinemaReviewed took to Twitter to spill some information on the upcoming film Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom. In that tweet, the site revealed Aqualad would make his live-action debut in the film. What makes this more interesting is that in the very same tweet the site also noted that there were plans for a solo series that was in development at HBO Max.

    https://twitter.com/reviewedcinema/status/1447346151829622788?s=21&t=YwPvocRixL9FyOW4ySV3zQ

    What makes things more interesting is that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is set to play a larger role in this film, reprising his role as David Kane, aka Black Manta. The character in the comics, however, is known as David Hyde and also just so happens to be the father of Jackson. Manta had a brief encounter with a woman named Lucia, a Xebellian refugee, which is where Jackson gets his Hydrokinesis. Being able to explore more of who Manta is and his past could be the way they introduce Jackson into the DCEU.

    We don’t know a whole lot about Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom plot-wise as the film has been delayed from its December 2022 release date to Mar. 17th, 2023 in order to make sure its visual effects are the best they can be. 

    SOURCE: Twitter