DC puts Amanda Waller series with Viola Davis, Wonder Woman spinoff Paradise Lost on the back burner
DC Studios has reportedly shelved two high-profile TV projects, raising questions about the future of its DC Universe slate.
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What happened
DC Studios has paused development on two television series: an Amanda Waller project starring Viola Davis and a Wonder Woman prequel titled Paradise Lost. The decision comes amid a broader restructuring of the DC Universe (DCU) under James Gunn's leadership. The move follows a report from Polygon that suggests Gunn's DCU could be facing significant challenges.
According to IGN, DC's TV division has also rejected pitches for shows based on Catwoman and Poison Ivy. The exact reasons behind these decisions are not yet clear. Variety and Yahoo News both confirm the shelving of Waller and Paradise Lost, but neither outlet specifies whether these projects have been permanently canceled or simply delayed.
Entertainment Weekly notes that the projects have been put on the back burner, but coverage does not yet specify what this means for their future. Additionally, there is disagreement among outlets regarding the status of other DCU projects. For instance, Yahoo mentions that a Lanterns series may get a second season, but this is not confirmed by other sources.
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Questions people are asking
What projects has DC Studios paused?
DC Studios has paused development on an Amanda Waller series starring Viola Davis and a Wonder Woman prequel titled Paradise Lost.
Why were these projects paused?
The exact reasons for pausing these projects are not specified in the coverage. However, the decisions come amid a broader restructuring of the DC Universe under James Gunn's leadership.
What is the status of other DCU projects?
The status of other DCU projects is unclear. While Yahoo mentions that a Lanterns series may get a second season, this is not confirmed by other outlets.
The reporting (7)
- DC Studios Reportedly Ditching WALLER, PARADISE LOST Development Yahoo · 4h ago
- DC’s Amanda Waller and Wonder Woman-Themed Shows Suffer Major Blow Gizmodo · 4h ago
- James Gunn's DCU Could Be in Serious Trouble As New Cancellations Pile-Up, Report Reveals Polygon.com · 4h ago
- DC's TV Division Reportedly Scraps Two TV Projects, Rejects Pitches for Catwoman and Poison Ivy Shows IGN · 4h ago
- DCU's Waller and Wonder Woman show Paradise Lost have reportedly been scrapped, but Lanterns may get a seco... Yahoo · 4h ago
- Amanda Waller Series, Wonder Woman Prequel ‘Paradise Lost’ No Longer in Active Development at DC Studios Variety · 4h ago
- DC puts Amanda Waller series with Viola Davis, Wonder Woman spinoff Paradise Lost on the back burner Entertainment Weekly · 4h ago
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