DC Studios Reportedly Ditching WALLER, PARADISE LOST Development
The report says HBO and DC rejected the films after considering them, while other Chapter 1 projects remain stalled or in active development.
- A new report from The Ankler indicates HBO and DC Studios have decided not to move forward with the series Waller and Paradise Lost, while also passing on pitches for Poison Ivy and Catwoman.
- DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled both shows in January 2023 as part of their 'Chapter One: Gods and Monsters' slate, though neither was ever ordered to series.
- Waller would have starred Viola Davis in a Suicide Squad spinoff, while Paradise Lost was envisioned as a political Game of Thrones-style prequel to Wonder Woman.
- The studio is reportedly prioritizing theatrical releases, yet other announced projects like Booster Gold remain in active development despite earlier rumors of cancellation.
- This development arrives just days before Lanterns premieres Sunday, August 16, on HBO, serving as a critical test for the studio's broader television strategy.
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Amanda Waller Series, Wonder Woman Prequel ‘Paradise Lost’ No Longer in Active Development at DC Studios
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‘Waller’ & ‘Paradise Lost’ Reportedly Dead As DC Studios Shifts Focus Back To Theatrical Films
Are the streaming wars officially over? Maybe not, but Hollywood’s retreat from peak TV is becoming harder to ignore. After Marvel Studios sharply reduced its Disney+ output, DC Studios is reportedly pivoting to a similar rethink, putting greater emphasis on theatrical films while becoming much more selective about what moves forward at HBO. According to a new Ankler report, “Waller” (featuring Viola Davis‘ meanie government handler who sends en…
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