DC Studios has reportedly halted development on two previously announced television series and declined pitches for other significant projects. According to a report from The Ankler, the studio will no longer proceed with 'Paradise Lost,' a series that was planned to explore the Amazonian warriors of Themyscira, and 'Waller,' a show that would have featured Viola Davis reprising her role as the government official from 'The Suicide Squad.'
These cancellations bring the total number of scrapped projects announced at the inception of the current DC universe to three, with 'The Authority' also previously being shelved. Uncertainty also surrounds 'The Brave and the Bold,' a film separate from Robert Pattinson's Batman franchise, with speculation suggesting a potential delay until director Matt Reeves concludes his current Batman narrative to avoid audience confusion. Similarly, there has been minimal progress on the announced 'Swamp Thing' series, further complicated by director James Mangold's commitments to other projects.
Despite earlier rumors, a 'Booster Gold' series remains in development, with DC Studios currently seeking a new writer. The studio also considered pitches for several Batman-related series, including shows centered on Poison Ivy and Catwoman. However, neither of these projects will move forward. It remains unclear if these potential series were intended to be part of director Matt Reeves' established Batman universe, similar to 'The Penguin,' but their rejection could imply that Poison Ivy might appear in future films.
Fans have expressed a desire for a Catwoman-focused series, particularly given that Zoe Kravitz's portrayal of the character is not expected to return for 'The Batman Part 2.' Her character's departure from Gotham City at the end of the first film left room for standalone stories that could expand her narrative between movie installments.
The reported cancellations and rejections have led to fan speculation, with some noting that all four of the projects that did not move forward are female-led. This has fueled theories that the underperformance of the film 'The Flash' in June may have influenced these decisions. The movie's disappointing box office returns, coupled with mixed reviews, have raised concerns about the future of other solo outings for female DC heroes. While the character of Supergirl is set to appear in the upcoming 'Superman' sequel, 'Superman: Legacy,' some worry this may not translate to further solo projects for heroic DC women.