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Batgirl UNTITLED Movie Watch – news and insider info on the Batgirl UNTITLED movie (2022). CANCELLED

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Introduction to Batgirl UNTITLED

In 2017, Warner Bros. pulled Joss Whedon to write and direct a Batgirl movie. A year later, Whedon departed the project saying he “didn’t have a story”. In May 2021, Bad Boys for Life filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were hired to direct the film, while Christina Hodson (Birds of Prey, Bumblebee, The Flash) was tasked with writing the script. Loki composer Natalie Holt has confirmed that she will be scoring the film.

Actor Leslie Grace, who is best known for her performance in the 2021 film In the Heights, will star as Barbara Gordon. J.K. Simmons will be reprising his role of Commissioner James Gordon, making Batgirl his third appearance as the character following his appearances in Justice League and Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Brandon Fraser has signed on to play the villain.

The movie will release directly to HBO Max and comes as HBO Max continues to bolster its original programming in an effort to lure subscribers.

Batgirl UNTITLED movie watch – news, leaks, insider info, and more.

Batgirl project cancelled. August 3, 2022

And… DC blows it again. The “Batgirl” film that was set to bring the DC Comics character to the big screen will no longer be released by Warner Bros., according to the studio. This despite being fully shot and in post-production. “The decision to not release ‘Batgirl’ reflects our leadership’s strategic shift as it relates to the DC universe and HBO Max,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday.

CEO David Zaslav explained the decision as well as the DC strategy going forward (which is basically – to copy Marvel):

“We have done a reset. We’ve restructured the business. We’re going to focus, where there will be a team with a 10-year plan focusing just on DC. It’s very similar to the structure that Alan Horn and Bob Iger put together very effectively with Kevin Feige at Disney. We think that we could build a long-term, much stronger, sustainable growth business out of DC. As part of that, we’re going to focus on quality. We’re not going to release any film before it’s ready.”

Zaslav then went on to explain the shortsighted view that direct-to-streaming was a stupid idea.

“We’ve looked hard at the direct-to-streaming business. We’ve seen, luckily, by having access now to all the data, how direct-to-streaming movies perform, and our conclusion is that expensive direct-to-streaming movies, in terms of how people are consuming them on the platform, how often people go there or buy it, or buy a service for it, and how it gets nourished over time, is no comparison to what happens when you launch a film in the theaters. This idea of expensive films going direct to streaming? We cannot find an economic case for it. We cannot find that economic value for it. So we’re making a strategic shift.”

The New York Post reported the project had been cancelled due to extremely poor early test screenings. The source said, “They think an unspeakable Batgirl is going to be irredeemable.”

The Hollywood Reporter cited Batgirl’s budget as a factor in the decision pointing out the move comes after a change in leadership at Warners, with newly installed Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav prioritizing cost-cutting measures and refocusing Warners on creating theatrical films rather than projects for streaming. Batgirl was budgeted at around $80 million, with costs rising to nearly $90 million due to COVID-19 protocols. It was slated to appear directly on HBO and found itself on the bad end of that decision, apparently neither big enough to feel worthy of a major theatrical release nor small enough to make economic sense in an increasingly cutthroat streaming landscape.

Meanwhile, “Batgirl” directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah expressed shock over the abrupt axing of their comic book tentpole. The filmmaking duo reacted on social media to the film’s shelving.

“We are saddened and shocked by the news. We still can’t believe it,” the directing duo wrote in a statement. “As directors, it is critical that our work be shown to audiences, and while the film was far from finished, we wish that fans all over the world would have had the opportunity to see and embrace the final film themselves. Maybe one day they will insha’Allah.

Our amazing cast and crew did a tremendous job and worked so hard to bring Batgirl to life. We are forever grateful to have been part of that team. It was a dream to work with such fantastic actors like Michael Keaton, J.K. Simmons, Brendan Fraser, Jacob Scipio, Corey Johnson, Rebecca Front and especially the great Leslie Grace, who portrayed Batgirl with so much passion, dedication and humanity.

“In any case, as huge fans of Batman since we were little kids, it was a privilege and an honor to have been a part of the DCEU, even if it was for a brief moment. Batgirl For Life.”

The film is believed to be the most expensive cancelled cinematic project ever.

Our first new look at Firefly’s full costume has been revealed. March 1, 2022

A new set photo from the upcoming HBO Max DC film Batgirl shows Brendan Fraser’s Firefly in full gear. Ironically (or not), the character is standing atop a fire truck. Check out the image below.

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New still from set shows Batgirl questioning a suspect in a manner that would make Batman proud. January 25, 2022

A new still from the filming of Batgirls shows Leslie Grace’s Batgirl dangling a suspect out the window of a high-rise while questioning her. As for the two men in the window above Batgirl, they are prop workers tossing fake snow onto the scene below.

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Ivory Aquino officially added to cast to play Alysia Yeoh. January 24, 2022

It had long been rumored that trans-actor Ivory Aquino would join the Batgirl cast and long surmised she would play the role of Barbara Gordon’s transgender roommate, Alysia Yeoh. Today it is official with the announcement that Ivory Aquino has been cast as Alysia Yeoh.

New still shows Brandan Fraser’s Firefly character on the set of Batgirl. January 20, 2022

Backstage video of Brendan Fraser’s Firefly walking out of a burning pharmacy has emerged online. As you can see from the still below, he isn’t wearing the full Firefly armor, so we are not sure what the context is here. Possibly we’re getting an early look at the villain, maybe even a part of the origin story?

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Leslie Grace posts picture of new Batgirl suit and man, does it stay true to the comic book version. January 14, 2022

Leslie Grace today posted a photo of her wearing the Batgirl suit on set. The post included these words of wisdom from Batgirl, Year One.

““I use their expectations against them. That will be their weakness. Not mine. Let them all underestimate me…And then their guard is down, and their pride is rising, let me kick their butts.”

What do you think -is this suit straight out of the comic books or what?

New photo from the Batgirl set hints at Lex Luther’s next move via cover of faux Gotham Tattler. January 13, 2022

Batgirl adds Rebecca Front, Corey Johnson, and Ethan Kai to the cast. January 13, 2022

With production now underway on “Batgirl” in Glasgow, Scotland, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed three more cast members in the forms of Rebecca Front (“Avenue 5”), Corey Johnson (“The Mauritanian”), and Ethan Kai (“Emmerdale Farm”). There’s no word yet on who they’re playing in the film.

Michael Keaton will reprise his role as Batman in the upcoming Batgirl film. December 21, 2021

According to sources, Michael Keaton has signed on to reprise his role as Batman in the upcoming Batgirl film. He will star alongside Leslie Grace, J.K. Simmons and Brendan Fraser.

Batgirl begins filming. November 30, 2021

The upcoming Warner Bros. film “Batgirl” has begun filming, according to an Instagram post from Bilall Fallah, who is directing the film with Adil El Arbi.

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Brendan Fraser cast as villain for HBO Max’s Batgirl movie. October 25, 2021

Brendan Fraser (The Mummy) been cast as the villain in DC’s “Batgirl,” joining actress Leslie Grace in a superhero movie that’s intended to debut on the HBO Max streaming service. According to some sources, Fraser will be cast as supervillain Firefly. It will not be Fraser’s first time to play a DC character. He jumped into the world of DC before as part of the cast of the TV series Doom Patrol.

Casting call strongly hints transgender character Alysia Yeoh will make it into Batgirl film. October 22, 2021

A recent casting call advert strongly hints that Batgirl’s friend and transgender character Alysia Yeoh will make it into the upcoming Batgirl film. The advertisement, published by Castit Talent, solicits an actor for the role of a “mid/late 20’2 Asian American transgender woman” for an untitled Warner Bros. film. Further details review the movie is directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, directors of the upcoming Batgirl film.

The casting call goes on to ask for an an actor who is a “10-12-year-old Asian American transgender girl or a 10-12 year old Asian American nonbinary and/or gender diverse person” for the role of “young Alanna.”

We can’t say for sure if “Alanna” is a codeword or true character name but the description of the role clearly matches Alysia Yeoh, who first appeared in Batgirl Vol 4 #1. Alysia is Barbara Gordon’s best friend and a transgender woman. At the time of her appearance, she was noted for being the first transgender character written in a contemporary context in a mainstream comic book.

Below is the flyer for the casting call.

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New Batgirl concept art revealed at DC Fandome event. October 16, 2021

Although Batgirl is not in production yet, DC teased concept art for the upcoming film at today’s DC Fandome event. The art does not fully reveal the cowl but shows Leslie Grace will be sporting the iconic red hair.

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Jacob Scipio tapped to star alongside Leslie Grace in Batgirl Untitled. October 19, 2021

Bad Boys for Life actor Jacob Scipio has officially been slated to star opposite Leslie Grace in HBO Max’s forthcoming live-action DC film Batgirl.

Leslie Grace says she’s currently training hard for the lead role and monitoring social media for fan requests. October 12, 2021

Batgirl star Leslie Grace told Billboard magazine she is training for the part every day.

“Lots and lots of training! I’m currently fight-training every day with my amazing ‘martial arts mom,’ Ming Qiu, who cracks the whip! I’ve never fought in my life, so we are working really hard every day to get my body used to all the motions! I’m also reading a ton of comics and, believe it or not, keeping my eye out for tweets from our beloved DC comic fans to see what they are excited to see in my iteration of Babs! Research is everything. I’m so excited to honor this iconic character whose legacy spans over 50 years. It’s a huge responsibility but also an honor — and I want to do my very best to make sure she gets the best of all I have to give!”

Leslie Grace chosen for lead role. (July 21, 2021)

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Deadline reports the studio and creative team have cast Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon. Grace starred as Nina Rosario in Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of In the Heights (2021) based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical.

Testing for lead actress has begun as search heats up for lead roles. (July 19, 2021)

Testing for the lead role has started. Isabela Merced, who has appeared in “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” and “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” and Zoey Deutch, the star of “Zombieland: Double Tap” and “Why Him?,” have already tested or will test for the role. “In the Heights” star Leslie Grace and “Five Feet Apart” actress Haley Lu Richardson are reportedly emerging as top contenders to take the role of Barbara Gordon in “Batgirl”.

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