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  • Jon Cryer Pitched a ‘Legion of Doom’ Arrowverse Spinoff Series

    Jon Cryer Pitched a ‘Legion of Doom’ Arrowverse Spinoff Series

    Jon Cryer may be famous for his time on Two and a Half Men, but he also gave us a memorable run as Lex Luthor in the Arrowverse series. He was first introduced in Supergirl before becoming a mainstay and a big part of its Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover series. In a surprise reveal, it seems like Cryer also wanted to lead his own series as he reveals in a tweet that he pitched a Legion of Doom spinoff series.

    While villain-focused projects are seldom, it’s kind of surprising that this never picked up any pace or even that CW wasn’t interested. Cryer was a household name and it would’ve stood out from the other projects in development. Though, it’s unclear if this may have happened around the time CW was already pulling back on its various projects especially with Superman and Lois moving away from the Arrowverse to tell its own story.

    Lex Luthor has become a popular addition to various projects, as we recently got Titus Welliver in the role of Titans and the recent casting of The Walking Dead star Michael Cudlitz in the role of Superman and Lois. We’ll also get a new version in the upcoming live-action Superman film in development from James Gunn, which will likely become the de facto version of the new DC Universe moving forward.

    Source: Twitter

  • Development Has Been Halted on ‘Static Shock’ and ‘Supergirl’

    Development Has Been Halted on ‘Static Shock’ and ‘Supergirl’

    Warner Bros. Discovery might be moving full-steam ahead with The Flash, however, a new report from The Hollywood Reporter suggests plenty of other DC projects have been shelved – at least temporarily.

    In a new piece breaking down the status of projects in varying stages of development at Warner Bros. Discovery and DC, THR has suggested a slew of projects haven’t necessarily been canceled, but development has slowed. Per the outlet, Supergirl, Green Lantern Corps, Static Shock and a Superman film from writer Ta-Nehisi Coates have all seen their development come to a halt with no directors attached to any of the projects.

    Reports that Supergirl hit a speed bump first surfaced last week, with Rolling Stone stating the Flash spinoff was no longer moving forward. This report from THR suggests the project isn’t necessarily canceled, but rather, not a priority at the moment. That could potentially change depending on how The Flash is received upon release next year. As for Static Shock and Coates’ Superman, this marks the first news regarding the projects since they were initially announced, so it’s not entirely surprising that development has stalled on both.

    A Static Shock movie was first teased in August 2020 as part of DC’s FanDome event, with news coming a few months later that Michael B. Jordan would produce the project for Warner Bros. along with Reginald Hudlin on the film. The project looked to be gaining steam after hiring Randy McKinnon in March 2021 to pen the script. Unfortunately, that was the last bit of movement on the project since its initial announcement – the same goes for Coates’ Superman film with producer J.J. Abrams.

    With Warner Bros. Discovery viewing Superman as a viable franchise for its DC brand, it remains to be seen whether or not the studio opts to bring back Henry Cavill or opt to introduce a brand-new Man of Steel. Either way, it seems likely Superman will fly again, it just remains to be seen which Superman it’ll be.

    Source: THR.

  • ‘Supergirl’ Rumored to Cancelled by DC Films

    ‘Supergirl’ Rumored to Cancelled by DC Films

    In what comes as a continuation of DC Film’s slate being upended in massive turnaround from Warner Bros Discovery, it has now been rumored studio will stop development on their Supergirl film. According to a report from Rolling Stone, insider sources have told the publication that the Sasha Calle-led project is unlikely to be moving forward at the studio.

    Sasha Calle is currently scheduled to appear as the character in The Flash, which is currently slated for a June 2023 release. That appearance was intended to serve as the launching point for the solo Supergirl film. The Flash is not without its problems as its star, Ezra Miller, has already been a major point of controversy on a number of different levels already. Miller has been embroiled in various arrests due to their erratic behavior, forcing Warner Bros Discovery to deal with the important decision in relation to whether or not the studio will have to pull the plug on this project. The Flash is still scheduled for its 2023 release, but Miller is seemingly no longer involved with future DC related projects. The whole ordeal has especially been difficult as the film is slated to be a critical lynchpin for the future of DC’s cinematic plans.

    If Supergirl is indeed canceled, it will be in line with the array of projects getting nixed from the major comic book company’s film division. Notably, Batgirl was scrapped despite it being in the post-production process and $78 million already being spent on it. Wonder Twins, a project slated for HBO Max, was also canceled by the new Warner Bros Discovery regime earlier this year. And at the pace in which David Zaslav has been clearing house in terms of previously announced projects in development, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to think more potential films will meet an untimely end before they move any further.

    Source: Rolling Stone

  • New ‘The Flash’ Stunt Crew Shirt May Tease Movie’s Villain

    New ‘The Flash’ Stunt Crew Shirt May Tease Movie’s Villain

    Possibly one of the more interesting films this year is the first solo outing of The Flash. It’s crazy to think he still hasn’t gotten his own film after countless appearances throughout the DC Extended Universe. We don’t know a lot about the film officially but there have been countless rumors since it started production. The biggest question still remains who Barry Allen will face in the upcoming film, but it seems a crew wrap gift could hint at just who that could be.

    A member of the stunt crew from The Flash recently revealed the wrap gifts the crew members got and it features an interesting detail. Alongside Supergirl and Batman, you can clearly see the silhouette of the Flash. Yet, what makes this a bit of a head-scratcher is that the character is sporting a red lightning bolt with black tendrils crawling on his body. Their design seems to match what we saw from the Negative Flash, an incarnation of Barry Allen that recently appeared after being stuck in the Negative Speed Force.

    A while back, it was reported by The Direct that Barry Allen might face a darker version of himself in the film. We would later see photos of Ezra Miller filming on set with someone who would turn out to be a stand-in to play a second Barry Allen. He’s seen wearing a Flash painted Batsuit in the teaser from DC FanDome. It seems possible that maybe this Flash could be the one to turn into Negative Flash after accidentally tapping into the Negative Speed Force.

    The Flash is set to hit theaters on November 4th, 2022, and will star Ezra Miller with the film being directed by Andy Muschietti.

    Source: Instagram

  • RUMOR: Supergirl and Batgirl May Become Part of the DCEU’s New Trinity

    RUMOR: Supergirl and Batgirl May Become Part of the DCEU’s New Trinity

    Two of the biggest mysteries in the past few years have been the future of Batman and Superman in the DC Extended Universe. The characters are pillars of the comics alongside Wonder Woman and, most frequently, Harley Quinn, but their future live-action appearances within the DCEU seem to be ending a bit sooner than many had hoped.

    Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck were reportedly set to leave their roles a few years ago, but since then things have gotten a bit foggy. MyTimeToShine, who has been on a DC hot streak as of late, is now reporting that both characters will effectively be wiped from canon in the DCEU. Yet, the big development lies in the fact that they already have characters ready to take over their original roles in the new canon.

    Supergirl and Batgirl are set to make their DCEU debut this year with Sasha Calle aiding Barry in The Flash. Leslie Grace’s Batgirl will presumably take place in the post-Flash universe, with Michael Keaton set to play Batman in the film. Calle and Grace will reportedly take over as the main universe “Super” and “Bat” representatives, as the DCEU heads in an interesting new direction with its characters.

    This news will surely confuse and upset many fans, but it’s best to keep an open mind as these are still purely rumors and we haven’t seen a finished project just yet. If these rumors are indeed true, it would mean Calle and Grace would join Gal Gadot in the new DCEU trinity. Along with being a member of the trinity, it seems likely that Leslie Grace could also join the Justice League, which is rumored to get a revival in The Flash. Whatever happens, we have a lot to look forward to.

    Source: Twitter

  • Michael Keaton Sighted in Latest ‘The Flash’ Set Photos

    Michael Keaton Sighted in Latest ‘The Flash’ Set Photos

    It looks like the set photos aren’t stopping anytime soon for the upcoming The Flash film. The upcoming entry will bring back Michael Keaton in the role of Batman, which he hasn’t played since the 1992 film Batman Returns. We still don’t know how he will find his way into the multiverse or what role Keaton’s Wayne might have, but the latest set photos offer our first glimpse at the actor, who seems to be sporting a very familiar look. Twitter user @bigscreenleaks uploaded an image offering our first look at the actor on set. Seems they tried to replicate his hair from the original Tim Burton films, but with a silver fox look.

    https://twitter.com/bigscreenleaks/status/1406648296907608065

    What is interesting to note is that he seems to be in the same location where Ezra Miller‘s Barry Allen and Kiersey Clemons‘ Iris West are filming.

    https://twitter.com/bigscreenleaks/status/1406628352790872067

    As these photos are surfacing around the same time as our first look at Sasha Calle’s Supergirl, it may imply that Keaton‘s Batman is around in the mainline universe. So, perhaps Barry accidentally altered the timeline that he took Ben Affleck‘s place, or he somehow dragged Iris into the mss. There were images showcasing an ad for Central City featuring Gal Gadot‘s Wonder Woman, so it seems more likely that this incarnation of Batman may have ended up in the wrong dimension. Who says time travel and the existence of a multiverse isn’t confusing at all.

    Source: Twitter, Twitter

  • New ‘The Flash’ Set Photos Offer First Full Look at Sasha Calle’s Supergirl

    New ‘The Flash’ Set Photos Offer First Full Look at Sasha Calle’s Supergirl

    It seems we finally got a closer look at Supergirl’s new costume for the upcoming The Flash film. Twitter user @GothamAdam shared a high-res image that offers a full look at Sasha Calle as the classic heroine. We got a brief glimpse at her chest plate from director Andy Muschietti recently, but now we get a closer look at the costume in its entirety. The current version does not seem to include a cape and it is uncertain if it’ll get added in post, or they perhaps will have brief sequences of her without one. It was only a matter of time before they find their way online, as we already got glimpses of her from yesterday’s leaked set photos. either way, the costume seems strongly connected to Henry Cavill‘s design from Man of Steel, which continues to hint at her existence in the main timeline of the DCEU.

     

    Twitter user @bigscreenleaks shared more photos of the actress offering an even better look at the costume:

    https://twitter.com/bigscreenleaks/status/1406653704871219206

    The costume looks great and the emphasis on the red makes it stand out quite a bit. As John Sabato pointed out in his piece covering yesterday’s coverage, it seems they are going with a design that is strongly inspired by Lara-Lane Kent’s look from Injustice. It’s uncertain if she might actually be the daughter of Clark Kent in this universe or if they simply wanted to make her stand out from the blue-dominated look that the DCEU’s Superman wears. Either way, it’s a great look and we can’t wait to see Calle in action.

    Source: Twitter, Twitter

  • Latest ‘The Flash’ Set Photos Tease Supergirls DCEU Origin

    Latest ‘The Flash’ Set Photos Tease Supergirls DCEU Origin

    With quite a few films in production, the DCEU is finally preparing its next wave of films. But even with a stable slate, the current state of the DCEU is still quite a bit of a mess. For a while now, fans have wondered what the future will hold for Superman or Batman in the mainline universe. The only answers we’ve received from WB are reboots of the popular characters separate from the other films. Many fans hope to see the upcoming Flash film set the record straight and give us some definitive answers on the future of this universe. It seems some set photos may have given us exactly that.

    With The Flash currently filming in London, we were bound to get a few looks at the set via some passerby fans. One of the first things we saw from the set was a look at Sasha Calle in her Supergirl suit, being held up by wires as she made a classic superhero landing. The suit in question, which we got a brief look at previously, seems to be inspired by Lara-Lane Kent’s look in the Injustice storyline. The only difference is this one is sporting the DCEU Superman crest.

    In addition, some more set photos confirm that she is indeed in Central City and what appears to be a one that is set in the mainline DCEU. On the street, a bus can be seen with Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman placed next to an advertisement for the Central City Children’s fund.

    While plot details for The Flash are still very much under wraps, it seems that these set photos could hint at Calle’s Supergirl indeed being from the main universe and possibly filling in for Superman in his absence similar to Batman in Birds of Prey. Hopefully, The Flash will offer some sort of explanation for the absence of these iconic heroes and set the DCEU on a definitive path with a stable Justice League roster.

    Source: Twitter

     

  • First Look at Azie Tesfai as Guardian on ‘Supergirl’ Set

    First Look at Azie Tesfai as Guardian on ‘Supergirl’ Set

    There’s a massive change coming to the Arrowverse. A while back, it got announced that CW would be ending multiple series within its superhero slate, including shows like Supergirl and Black Lightning. After establishing their equivalent to the Justice League, it begs the question of how that roster will be affected. The futures of Kara Zor-El and Jefferson Pierce up in the air, we might see quite a few new faces take over their respective seats. The final season of Supergirl may offer a glimpse at a future member.

    A few seasons back, we got our first look at Jimmy Olsen as The Guardian, the newest vigilante to hit National City. Following Jimmy’s Departure from Cat Co. and Mehcad Brooks‘s exit from the show, Azie Tesfai took over his role as his sister, Kelly Olsen. Co-showrunners Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner confirmed that Kelly would be picking up the mantle of “Guardian” in the upcoming season. Now, we got our first look at her costume courtesy of @canadagraphs.

    Supergirl‘s sixth season is currently airing on the CW Network and is currently in its final season. The series is led by Melissa Benoist along with Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, Katie Mcgrath, Nicole Maines, and Jesse Rath. It is uncertain if any characters from this show or Melissa Benoist‘s Supergirl will appear on other shows in the franchise. It’ll be interesting to see how the season ends and teases the future for Kara Zor-El and her wide cast.

    Source: Twitter, EW

  • ‘The Flash’ Adds Sasha Calle as Supergirl

    ‘The Flash’ Adds Sasha Calle as Supergirl

    When you look up the definition of development hell, the solo Flash movie could be one of the first things you find. The movie has been through hell and back, as it went lost directors left and right after its first announcement. Finally, the movie found its savior in horror movie director, IT‘s Andy Muschietti. The story will explore Flash traveling through the multiverse. There he meets a new version of Batman, the original 1989 version played by Michael Keaton. It will be DC’s first step into exploring the many sides of the franchise’s legacy.

    In a shocking announcement that no one saw coming, Muschietti made the announcement today that actress Sasha Calle will don the iconic Kryptonian crest and take up the role of Kara Zor-El, otherwise known as Supergirl. The director hand-picked Calle from over 400 other auditions. They have met actresses from all over the world before they made a decision. It looks like none of the actresses had any clue what role they were auditioning for until later into the process. Calle was one of few to make it to a chemistry test with star Ezra Miller. Muschietti had the following to say:

    I saw more than four hundred auditions. The US, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia. The talent pool was truly amazing and it was very hard to make a decision, but we finally found an actress who was destined to play this role.

    The Flash is currently set for a November 4th, 2022 release date. The film will see Ezra Miller reprise the role of Barry Allen. In addition to Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck is also set to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne from the DCEU.

    Source: Deadline