<p>Film extra Cristina Stanovici recently shared a distressing account of the severe injuries she sustained while working on the Glasgow set of the <em>Batgirl </em>movie. In a candid interview with The Sun newspaper, Stanovici detailed her experience, shedding light on a significant incident that raises questions about safety on film sets and the consequences of accidents in the industry.</p>

<p>The incident occurred during late-night filming in Glasgow's city centre. Stanovici, a 5 feet 1 inch tall extra, was performing as a bystander when a motorcycle equipped with cameras, used for capturing cinematic shots, collided with her. The impact was forceful and resulted in severe injuries, including a broken thigh, shin, hip, pelvis, thumb, and a head gash.</p>

<p>In the immediate aftermath of the collision, Stanovici screamed for help and sought the attention of paramedics who were fortunately on-site. She remained on the ground for nearly an hour while medical professionals assessed her condition and provided stabilisation.</p>

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<h2>Recovery and legal action</h2>

<p>Following the accident, Stanovici underwent a long and challenging recovery process, spending three days in intensive care and enduring multiple surgeries. Even after 17 months, she continues to experience pain due to a rod remaining in her leg.</p>

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<p>Seeking accountability for the incident, Stanovici has taken legal action by instructing a legal firm to sue Warner Bros, the studio behind the <em>Batgirl </em>movie. The lawsuit aims to address questions regarding safety protocols on set and the responsibility of production companies in preventing accidents like these.</p>

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<h2>The fate of the <em>Batgirl </em>movie</h2>

<p>Despite the completion of filming and high expectations surrounding the $90 million production, the <em>Batgirl </em>movie faced an unexpected turn of events. Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav decided to scrap the film, reportedly due to poor reviews from test screenings. This decision surprised fans and left the cast, including Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton, and Brendan Fraser, in a state of uncertainty.</p>

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Film extra Cristina Stanovici recently shared a distressing account of the severe injuries she sustained while working on the Glasgow set of the Batgirl movie. In a candid interview with The Sun newspaper, Stanovici detailed her experience, shedding light on a significant incident that raises questions about safety on film sets and the consequences of accidents in the industry.

Film extra Cristina Stanovici recently shared a distressing account of the severe injuries she sustained while working on the Glasgow set of the Batgirl movie. In a candid interview with The Sun newspaper, Stanovici detailed her experience, shedding light on a significant incident that raises questions about safety on film sets and the consequences of accidents in the industry. The incident occurred during late-night filming in Glasgow's city centre. Stanovici, a 5 feet 1 inch tall extra, was performing as a bystander when a motorcycle equipped with cameras, used for capturing cinematic shots, collided with her. The impact was forceful and resulted in severe injuries, including a broken thigh, shin, hip, pelvis, thumb, and a head gash. In the immediate aftermath of the collision, Stanovici screamed for help and sought the attention of paramedics who were fortunately on-site. She remained on the ground for nearly an hour while medical professionals assessed her condition and provided stabilisation. Also Read | Apart from 'Batgirl', Nicolas Cage's 'Superman Lives' & these 7 films were also scrapped! Recovery and legal action Following the accident, Stanovici underwent a long and challenging recovery process, spending three days in intensive care and enduring multiple surgeries. Even after 17 months, she continues to experience pain due to a rod remaining in her leg. Seeking accountability for the incident, Stanovici has taken legal action by instructing a legal firm to sue Warner Bros, the studio behind the Batgirl movie. The lawsuit aims to address questions regarding safety protocols on set and the responsibility of production companies in preventing accidents like these. Also Read | On Batman Day 2023, celebrating the timeless charm of Adam West's Batman The fate of the Batgirl movie Despite the completion of filming and high expectations surrounding the $90 million production, the Batgirl movie faced an unexpected turn of events. Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav decided to scrap the film, reportedly due to poor reviews from test screenings. This decision surprised fans and left the cast, including Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton, and Brendan Fraser, in a state of uncertainty. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Film extra sues Warner Bros over severe injuries on Batgirl movie set

<p>The cancellation of the 'Batgirl' movie last month sent a wave of shock in Hollywood with one executive from a rival studio calling it "unprecedented". The film had Leslie Grace in the role of the titular superhero Barbara Gordon. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were the directors. The decision to axe a $90 million movie, which was reportedly almost finished, came under the new David Zaslav-led regime of Warner Bros Discovery, after the two companies -- WarnerMedia and Discovery -- merged. Zaslav has proven to be ruthless and has cancelled several other projects that were already in development. The film was supposed to mark a big comeback of Michael Keaton's Batman.</p>

<p>Brendan Fraser and JK Simmons were also in the cast as Firefly and Commissioner James Gordon. Zaslav has earlier said he has a 10-year plan for the DC film universe.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels has spoken about the decision. As per Variety, he said in a media interaction that it was blown out of proportion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The focus is, on a go-forward basis here, we’re spending more than ever in the history of the two legacy companies on content. We’re continuing to make significant investments — we’ll make them differently. Media likes to talk about media, I guess. I don’t think it is unusual. We are a creative industry and one of the elements of creativity is that there is judgment and views on what the potential of what a certain piece of [intellectual property] might be. Clearly, the course corrections, making changes quickly where we don’t agree with the track that WarnerMedia was on, that took a lot of courage and execution early," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the cancellation, Grace shared her disappointment with the decision. She shared a statement on her Instagram profile. As a caption to several set photos and videos from the movie, she wrote, "Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movie “Batgirl,” I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland. I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!"</p>

<p>She added, "To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, “my own damn hero!” #Batgirl for life! 🦇"</p>

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The cancellation of the 'Batgirl' movie last month sent a wave of shock in Hollywood with one executive from a rival studio calling it "unprecedented". The film had Leslie Grace in the role of the titular superhero Barbara Gordon.

The cancellation of the 'Batgirl' movie last month sent a wave of shock in Hollywood with one executive from a rival studio calling it "unprecedented". The film had Leslie Grace in the role of the titular superhero Barbara Gordon. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were the directors. The decision to axe a $90 million movie, which was reportedly almost finished, came under the new David Zaslav-led regime of Warner Bros Discovery, after the two companies -- WarnerMedia and Discovery -- merged. Zaslav has proven to be ruthless and has cancelled several other projects that were already in development. The film was supposed to mark a big comeback of Michael Keaton's Batman. Brendan Fraser and JK Simmons were also in the cast as Firefly and Commissioner James Gordon. Zaslav has earlier said he has a 10-year plan for the DC film universe. Also Read: ‘Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae cast as lead of upcoming 'Star Wars' show 'The Acolytes' Now, Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels has spoken about the decision. As per Variety, he said in a media interaction that it was blown out of proportion. "The focus is, on a go-forward basis here, we’re spending more than ever in the history of the two legacy companies on content. We’re continuing to make significant investments — we’ll make them differently. Media likes to talk about media, I guess. I don’t think it is unusual. We are a creative industry and one of the elements of creativity is that there is judgment and views on what the potential of what a certain piece of [intellectual property] might be. Clearly, the course corrections, making changes quickly where we don’t agree with the track that WarnerMedia was on, that took a lot of courage and execution early," he added. After the cancellation, Grace shared her disappointment with the decision. She shared a statement on her Instagram profile. As a caption to several set photos and videos from the movie, she wrote, "Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movie “Batgirl,” I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland. I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!" She added, "To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, “my own damn hero!” #Batgirl for life! 🦇"

Warner Bros Discovery says 'Batgirl' cancellation controversy was blown out of proportion: 'Don’t think...'

According to reports, a few people are getting to see at least some of Batgirl this week, with secret screenings taking place at the Warner Bros. studio in California. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint: Canned 'Batgirl' is apparently getting secret 'funeral screenings'

<p>Weeks after it decided to pull the plug on 'Batgirl', Warner Bros is reportedy hosting secret or funeral screening of 'Batgirl'.&nbsp;<br />
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Cast and crew members of 'Batgirl', the $90 million movie which recently got axed by Warner Bros Discovery, are reportedly viewing the film in secret 'funeral screenings' before the studio can possibly destroy the copies for a tax write-off.<br />
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A few weeks back, the film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, was scrapped after test audience panned it.&nbsp;The reactions prompted Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav to cancel it as he seeks to&nbsp;save the company $3 billion.&nbsp;<br />
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The two filmmakers have stated that they have no prints of the film and the studio is likely to either lock the footage away permanently or destroy it&nbsp;to prove to IRS they will not profit from it in the future, which would ensure their tax write-down.<br />
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Directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi said, "We still can’t believe it. 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 . Maybe one day they will insha’Allah. 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.'"</p>


Weeks after it decided to pull the plug on 'Batgirl', Warner Bros is reportedy hosting secret or funeral screening of 'Batgirl'. Cast and crew members of 'Batgirl', the $90 million movie which recently got axed by Warner Bros Discovery, are reportedly viewing the film in secret 'funeral screenings' before the studio can possibly destroy the copies for a tax write-off.

Weeks after it decided to pull the plug on 'Batgirl', Warner Bros is reportedy hosting secret or funeral screening of 'Batgirl'. Cast and crew members of 'Batgirl', the $90 million movie which recently got axed by Warner Bros Discovery, are reportedly viewing the film in secret 'funeral screenings' before the studio can possibly destroy the copies for a tax write-off. A few weeks back, the film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, was scrapped after test audience panned it. The reactions prompted Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav to cancel it as he seeks to save the company $3 billion. The two filmmakers have stated that they have no prints of the film and the studio is likely to either lock the footage away permanently or destroy it to prove to IRS they will not profit from it in the future, which would ensure their tax write-down. Directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi said, "We still can’t believe it. 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 . Maybe one day they will insha’Allah. 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.'"

Heard of 'funeral screening'? Warner Bros is reportedly hosting one of 'Batgirl' 

<p>Filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the directors of the recently shelved `Batgirl` film, have revealed that they don`t have any footage saved but remain hopeful that the film will be completed and released one day.<br />
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El Arbi and Fallah provided further information about Warner Bros` shocking decision to cancel the Batgirl movie, which was in the post-production stage, in a new interview for the SKRIPT YouTube channel, as per the Hollywood Reporter.<br />
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El Arbi, speaking in French, said they were in the middle of the editing process when executives from Warner told them the film was being shelved. "The guys from Warner told us, `it was not a talent problem from our part or the actress, or even the quality of the movie,`" said El Arbi.El Arbi continued, "They told us it was a strategic change. There was new management, and they wanted to save some money."<br />
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According to the Hollywood Reporter, David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, decided to suspend the project in order to take a tax write-off on the $90 million movie, making Batgirl a victim of his new financial strategy.<br />
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In earlier reports, the pair were said to be in Morocco for El Arbi`s wedding when they heard the news of Batgirl's shelving.&nbsp;<br />
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Fallah revealed how he felt, "First, when I heard the news, I was shocked, I didn`t know how to react. I wanted to break stuff, cry, even laugh. I was like, `this is not happening.`"<br />
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Fallah added that they were surprised by the response from the public following the film`s shelved release, in particular the trending hashtag #ReleaseBatgirl on social media.<br />
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"Seeing all the support on Twitter, and even from big directors Edgar Wright and James Gunn, who sent us supportive messages, it was comforting."<br />
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"After all we make movies for the audience, not for us," El Arbi said. "We just hope that one day the movie will be released, for the cast and crew. We are a small family." Said Fallah, "We hope, Inshallah, it will happen."<br />
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El Arbi and Fallah said that a lot would have to occur before that would even be a possibility when the interviewer asked if they thought that Batgirl will experience a resurrection similar to Zack Snyder`s version of Justice League.<br />
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"Before it`s released one day, there would be a lot of work still to do. Just like the Snyder Cut," El Arbi said, alluding to how Warner Bros spent a further $70 million on Zack Snyder`s Justice League to finish the VFX, the score and shoot new scenes before it was released on HBO Max.</p>


Filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the directors of the recently shelved `Batgirl` film, have revealed that they don`t have any footage saved but remain hopeful that the film will be completed and released one day.

Filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the directors of the recently shelved `Batgirl` film, have revealed that they don`t have any footage saved but remain hopeful that the film will be completed and released one day. El Arbi and Fallah provided further information about Warner Bros` shocking decision to cancel the Batgirl movie, which was in the post-production stage, in a new interview for the SKRIPT YouTube channel, as per the Hollywood Reporter. El Arbi, speaking in French, said they were in the middle of the editing process when executives from Warner told them the film was being shelved. "The guys from Warner told us, `it was not a talent problem from our part or the actress, or even the quality of the movie,`" said El Arbi.El Arbi continued, "They told us it was a strategic change. There was new management, and they wanted to save some money." According to the Hollywood Reporter, David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, decided to suspend the project in order to take a tax write-off on the $90 million movie, making Batgirl a victim of his new financial strategy. In earlier reports, the pair were said to be in Morocco for El Arbi`s wedding when they heard the news of Batgirl's shelving. Fallah revealed how he felt, "First, when I heard the news, I was shocked, I didn`t know how to react. I wanted to break stuff, cry, even laugh. I was like, `this is not happening.`" Fallah added that they were surprised by the response from the public following the film`s shelved release, in particular the trending hashtag #ReleaseBatgirl on social media. "Seeing all the support on Twitter, and even from big directors Edgar Wright and James Gunn, who sent us supportive messages, it was comforting." "After all we make movies for the audience, not for us," El Arbi said. "We just hope that one day the movie will be released, for the cast and crew. We are a small family." Said Fallah, "We hope, Inshallah, it will happen." El Arbi and Fallah said that a lot would have to occur before that would even be a possibility when the interviewer asked if they thought that Batgirl will experience a resurrection similar to Zack Snyder`s version of Justice League. "Before it`s released one day, there would be a lot of work still to do. Just like the Snyder Cut," El Arbi said, alluding to how Warner Bros spent a further $70 million on Zack Snyder`s Justice League to finish the VFX, the score and shoot new scenes before it was released on HBO Max.

'Batgirl' directors reveal they have no footage of film, still hope for release

<p>American filmmaker Kevin Smith, during the latest episode of his 'Hollywood Babble-On'&nbsp;show, spoke out against Warner Bros.'&nbsp;decision of axing `Batgirl` while going ahead with 'The Flash'&nbsp;movie.<br />
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According to Variety, Smith called it "an incredibly bad look" for the studio to drop the rare comic book tentpole to be headlined by a Latina actor, especially when they are still moving forward with the Ezra Miller-led tentpole `The Flash`.<br />
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"It`s an incredibly bad look to cancel the Latina `Batgirl` movie. I don`t give a shit if the movie was absolute f****ng dog sh*t - I guarantee you that it wasn`t," Smith said.<br />
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He added, "The two directors (Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi) who directed that movie did a couple of episodes of `Ms. Marvel,` and it was a wonderful f****ng show and they had more money to do `Batgirl` than they had to do an episode of `Ms. Marvel` and stuff."<br />
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On August 2, Warner Bros announced that despite `Batgirl` being fully shot and in post-production they would not be releasing the USD 90 million film in theatres or on its HBO Max streamer.<br />
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Executives from Warner Bros said the reason for shelving the movie was because it did not have a blockbuster scale for theatres (the film was originally conceived for HBO Max), but Variety reported that a tax write-off was also one of the driving forces behind the decision.<br />
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The only way Warner Bros. can write the film off is if it does not get a release in any capacity, as per the outlet. Variety stated, that earlier reports claimed that `Batgirl` test screenings were a disaster and that the film was "irredeemable," but Smith has a hard time buying into those rumours.&nbsp;<br />
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The filmmaker said he doubts the film is "absolute f****ng dog shit," and he noted that even if the movie did not look the greatest, well neither does the handful of DC series that air on The CW. Last week, during Warner Bros` Q2 earnings call, it was revealed that `The Flash` is still set for its slated release amid the numerous controversies in recent months regarding Miller`s alleged abusive behaviour.<br />
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These allegations include choking an Icelandic woman in a bar and harassing another woman in her home in Berlin. He has also been arrested twice in Hawaii this year.<br />
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As per Variety, commenting on this, Smith stated, "That is the baffling thing. I don`t give a shit how bad the `Batgirl` movie is, nobody in that movie is complicated or has anything in their real life you have to market around. In 'The Flash' movie, we all know there's a big problem! Flash is the Reverse-Flash in real life."&nbsp;</p>


American filmmaker Kevin Smith, during the latest episode of his 'Hollywood Babble-On' show, spoke out against Warner Bros.' decision of axing `Batgirl` while going ahead with 'The Flash' movie.

American filmmaker Kevin Smith, during the latest episode of his 'Hollywood Babble-On' show, spoke out against Warner Bros.' decision of axing `Batgirl` while going ahead with 'The Flash' movie. According to Variety, Smith called it "an incredibly bad look" for the studio to drop the rare comic book tentpole to be headlined by a Latina actor, especially when they are still moving forward with the Ezra Miller-led tentpole `The Flash`. "It`s an incredibly bad look to cancel the Latina `Batgirl` movie. I don`t give a shit if the movie was absolute f****ng dog sh*t - I guarantee you that it wasn`t," Smith said. He added, "The two directors (Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi) who directed that movie did a couple of episodes of `Ms. Marvel,` and it was a wonderful f****ng show and they had more money to do `Batgirl` than they had to do an episode of `Ms. Marvel` and stuff." On August 2, Warner Bros announced that despite `Batgirl` being fully shot and in post-production they would not be releasing the USD 90 million film in theatres or on its HBO Max streamer. Executives from Warner Bros said the reason for shelving the movie was because it did not have a blockbuster scale for theatres (the film was originally conceived for HBO Max), but Variety reported that a tax write-off was also one of the driving forces behind the decision. The only way Warner Bros. can write the film off is if it does not get a release in any capacity, as per the outlet. Variety stated, that earlier reports claimed that `Batgirl` test screenings were a disaster and that the film was "irredeemable," but Smith has a hard time buying into those rumours. The filmmaker said he doubts the film is "absolute f****ng dog shit," and he noted that even if the movie did not look the greatest, well neither does the handful of DC series that air on The CW. Last week, during Warner Bros` Q2 earnings call, it was revealed that `The Flash` is still set for its slated release amid the numerous controversies in recent months regarding Miller`s alleged abusive behaviour. These allegations include choking an Icelandic woman in a bar and harassing another woman in her home in Berlin. He has also been arrested twice in Hawaii this year. As per Variety, commenting on this, Smith stated, "That is the baffling thing. I don`t give a shit how bad the `Batgirl` movie is, nobody in that movie is complicated or has anything in their real life you have to market around. In 'The Flash' movie, we all know there's a big problem! Flash is the Reverse-Flash in real life."

'It's an incredibly bad look': Kevin Smith calls out Warner Bros' decision to axe 'Batgirl'

Warner Bros recently scrapped 'Batgirl', sending shockwaves across Hollywood. The $90 million film was almost finished and the decision to abandon it is said to be due to Warner Bros and Discovery merger. But films have been cancelled before too during production due to different reasons.

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It was a shock when DC shelved Leslie Grace starrer film 'Batgirl' from the acclaimed directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi. The film which was in the final stage of completion when the decision of cancellation come out.

It was a shock when DC shelved Leslie Grace starrer film 'Batgirl' from the acclaimed directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi. The film which was in the final stage of completion when the decision of cancellation come out. This also comes after the merger of Warner Bros and Discovery. The film will not be released either in theatres or on HBO Max. After the studio's unprecedented move, many directors and filmmakers reacted and sent their best wishes to the director duo. Among many, Marvel boss Kevin Feige also wrote an email to Bilall and Adil after he got to know about the disappointing news. Billal and Adil, who have collaborated with Marvel for their recently released series 'Ms Marvel' and directed several episodes of the show, shared a screengrab of the message they got from the Marvel president. 'Batgirl' shelved: Star Leslie Grace says 'my own damn hero', directors Bilall Fallah, Adil El Arbi also react View this post on Instagram A post shared by We Geek Girls (@wegeekgirls) × In his email, Faige also congratulated Adil on his wedding and wrote how he's proud of them for their amazing work in ‘Ms. Marvel'. ''My friends, I had to reach and let you know we are all thinking about you both. Because of the wonderful news about the wedding (congrats!) and the disappointing news about ‘Batgirl.’ Very proud of you guys and all the amazing work you do and particularly ‘Ms. Marvel’ of course! Can’t wait to see what is next for you. Hope to see you soon,” the message reads. 'Batgirl' cancellation explains why DCEU is such a mess compared to MCU Not only Kevin but directors Edgar Wright and James Gunn also reached out to the duo in the tough time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Butaca Prime📽🎞🎥🎬🍿 (@butacaprime_1) × Arbi also thanked Edger and Gunn for their kinds word during the difficult period, ''Thanks for all the messages of support all over the world. Shoutout to directors Edgar Wright and James Gunn, your kind words and experience mean a lot and help us through this difficult period,'' via Uproxx. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adil El Arbi (@adilelarbi) × After the shocking announcement, Bilall Fallah and Adil shared an official statement on their respective social media handles and wrote, "We still can’t believe it. 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. 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.'" (With inputs from the agencies)

Marvel boss Kevin Feige reaches out to directors Bilall & Adil after 'Batgirl' shocking cancellation

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-warner-bros-shelves-batgirl-will-not-release-in-theatres-or-hbo-max-503045">'Batgirl'</a></strong> star Leslie Grace has reacted after Warner Bros scrapped her DC superhero movie. The shocking decision comes after the Warner Bros and Discovery merger. Directed by Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, the film was made under the previous regime and the CEO and President of Warner Bros Discovery, David Zaslav, did not think the film had potential. Still, cancelling an almost finished movie is almost unprecedented in Hollywood. If it was indeed bad, the studio could have dumped it on HBO Max.</p>

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<p>Leslie Grace has shared a statement on her Instagram profile. As a caption to several set photos and videos from the movie, she wrote, "Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movie “Batgirl,” I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland. I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!"</p>

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<p>She added, "To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, “my own damn hero!” #Batgirl for life! 🦇"</p>

<p>Grace rose to fame with the acclaimed 2021 musical film 'In the Heights' and 'Batgirl' was going to be her breakout role. But sadly, it was not to be. The film also has Michael Keaton returning as Batman after three decades. JK Simmons was cast as Batgirl or Barbara Gordon's father, Jim Gordon. 'The Mummy' actor Brendan Fraser was also in the cast as supervillain 'Firefly'.</p>

<p>The director Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi have also reacted. They said, "We still can’t believe it. 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. 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.'"</p>


'Batgirl' star Leslie Grace has reacted after Warner Bros scrapped her DC superhero movie. The shocking decision comes after the Warner Bros and Discovery merger.

'Batgirl' star Leslie Grace has reacted after Warner Bros scrapped her DC superhero movie. The shocking decision comes after the Warner Bros and Discovery merger. Directed by Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, the film was made under the previous regime and the CEO and President of Warner Bros Discovery, David Zaslav, did not think the film had potential. Still, cancelling an almost finished movie is almost unprecedented in Hollywood. If it was indeed bad, the studio could have dumped it on HBO Max. Also Read: 'Batgirl' cancellation explains why DCEU is such a mess compared to MCU Leslie Grace has shared a statement on her Instagram profile. As a caption to several set photos and videos from the movie, she wrote, "Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movie “Batgirl,” I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland. I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leslie Grace (@lesliegrace) × She added, "To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, “my own damn hero!” #Batgirl for life! 🦇" Grace rose to fame with the acclaimed 2021 musical film 'In the Heights' and 'Batgirl' was going to be her breakout role. But sadly, it was not to be. The film also has Michael Keaton returning as Batman after three decades. JK Simmons was cast as Batgirl or Barbara Gordon's father, Jim Gordon. 'The Mummy' actor Brendan Fraser was also in the cast as supervillain 'Firefly'. The director Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi have also reacted. They said, "We still can’t believe it. 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. 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.'"

'Batgirl' shelved: Star Leslie Grace says 'my own damn hero', directors Bilall Fallah, Adil El Arbi also react

<p>Recently, Warner Bros axed the 'Batgirl' movie starring Leslie Grace in the role of DC superhero. The decision comes under the new David Zaslav-led regime of Warner Bros. Discovery, after the two companies -- WarnerMedia and Discovery -- merged. Ever since Zaslav took command, he has&nbsp;shown himself to be pretty ruthless, but even for him, cancelling an almost finished movie, with acclaimed directors like Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah at the helm, an undeniable popular appeal that is inherent in comic-book superheroes, and finally a cast with names like Grace, Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser, and JK Simmons is unprecedented. The movie also highlights why DCEU (DC Extended Universe) has been lagging behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe for nearly a decade and that is unlikely to change anytime soon.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/batgirl-nicolas-cages-superman-lives-quentin-tarantinos-debut-movie-other-unreleased-films-503529">Apart from 'Batgirl', Nicolas Cage's 'Superman Lives' &amp; these 7 films were also scrapped!</a></strong></p>

<p>While the Marvel Cinematic Universe started with 2008's summer release of Jon Favreau's 'Iron Man', the DCEU's beginning came half a decade later in 2013 with Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel', and it has only played catchup since then. Starring Robert Downey Jr in the role, 'Iron Man' was a runaway, and yet unexpected, hit. The superhero was not a well-known one, and frankly neither were the Avengers that came later for the general audience who were not comic book readers. But Marvel Studios, with Kevin Feige at the helm, had trust in themselves and the cast (even Robert Downey Jr, who was pretty much persona non grata back then due to his substance abuse issues run-ins with the law) and crew that paid off.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The challenge in front of 'Iron Man' was also 'The Dark Knight', Christopher Nolan's grownup oriented 'The Dark Knight' was more of a crime thriller than a full-fledged superhero pic. But the Dark Knight trilogy, featuring Christian Bale in the role, was its own self-contained universe. And it was not until 'Man of Steel' that DC really looked into building a cinematic universe.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y08IjYs_XZY" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>Starring Henry Cavill in the role of Superman, the film was a standalone film that was supposed to eventually lead to the formation of the Justice League. But the film was poorly received, and Snyder's gloomier Superman was rejected by fans. The film was a decent commercial success and received mixed critical reviews. The next two releases -- 'Batman V Superman' and 'Suicide Squad' -- were even more heavily panned by critics and disappointed at the box office as well, the former especially when it had the main three DC superheroes.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-warner-bros-shelves-batgirl-will-not-release-in-theatres-or-hbo-max-503045">Warner Bros shelves 'Batgirl', will not release in theatres or HBO Max</a></strong></p>

<p>Again, 'Batman V Superman' featured an angry Superman and an even angrier Batman taking on each other and the general mood of the film was like the writers and Snyder did not want the audience to have fun with the movie.</p>

<p>Then came 'Wonder Woman' in 2017, a more hopeful and sunny superhero movie starring Gal Gadot, which pleased both audiences and critics. However, whatever goodwill 'Wonder Woman' had generated evaporated with 'Justice League' later, a bastardised film with two competing visions of Snyder, who had to quit the production midway after a family tragedy, and Joss Whedon, who had directed the first two 'Avengers' movies for rival Marvel Studios, and finished the film.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-thanos-idiotic-plan-and-other-things-that-make-absolutely-no-sense-in-marvel-movies-498039">Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies</a></strong></p>

<p>The film was a spectacular failure, grossing about $650 million on a budget of an incredible $350 million. The reason, apart from the tonal mess, was also that audiences did not know most of these characters. Only Superman and Wonder Woman had had standalone films. Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg were known only to comic book fans and those who had seen the animated series on DC's primary superhero team. In other words, DC had not earned a team-up movie yet. It was too hurried, particularly in contrast to the MCU.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r9-DM9uBtVI" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>'Justice League' failure prompted execs and Warner Bros to overhaul the structure of DC Films, just one of many since then. The DCEU as it existed then was scrapped. The decision was taken to not focus on a cinematic universe, but rather on smaller self-contained universes that can crossover with each other every now and then -- much like the DC Universe in comics.</p>

<p>After that, DC films have been more successful, with hits like 'Aquaman' and 'Shazam!', but there have been setbacks too mainly due to the regimes that keep changing and that are evermore capricious. 'Batgirl' cancellation is a case in point. The film, even if it was terrible, would easily have been dumped on HBO Max, WarnerMedia's streaming service, without a lot of money spent on marketing. But the $90 million film was outright cancelled. This may have saved money (more likely not) but will disillusion the fans even more. And talented filmmakers will not trust the studio if their projects can be cancelled after they are greenlit and even when they are almost finished. Ezra Miller-starrer crossover movie 'The Flash' is also in danger as Miller has had legal troubles due to multiple instances of violent behaviour. But perhaps it is too expensive to be cancelled.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/riDeeSHw0V0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The biggest reason DC films are a mess is there has been a lack of unifying vision throughout the DCEU history, nobody like Feige to oversee the films and the cinematic universe. And no, Zack Snyder is not it as his vision was already roundly rejected by both critics and fans. And I am saying it as somebody who loved 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. So no, do not #RestoreTheSnyderVerse. Instead, stick with what you have got, and find somebody as passionate as Feige is about comic book movies to govern the DC adaptations.&nbsp;<br />
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Recently, Warner Bros axed the 'Batgirl' movie starring Leslie Grace in the role of DC superhero. The decision comes under the new David Zaslav-led regime of Warner Bros.

Recently, Warner Bros axed the 'Batgirl' movie starring Leslie Grace in the role of DC superhero. The decision comes under the new David Zaslav-led regime of Warner Bros. Discovery, after the two companies -- WarnerMedia and Discovery -- merged. Ever since Zaslav took command, he has shown himself to be pretty ruthless, but even for him, cancelling an almost finished movie, with acclaimed directors like Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah at the helm, an undeniable popular appeal that is inherent in comic-book superheroes, and finally a cast with names like Grace, Michael Keaton, Brendan Fraser, and JK Simmons is unprecedented. The movie also highlights why DCEU (DC Extended Universe) has been lagging behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe for nearly a decade and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. Also Read: Apart from 'Batgirl', Nicolas Cage's 'Superman Lives' & these 7 films were also scrapped! While the Marvel Cinematic Universe started with 2008's summer release of Jon Favreau's 'Iron Man', the DCEU's beginning came half a decade later in 2013 with Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel', and it has only played catchup since then. Starring Robert Downey Jr in the role, 'Iron Man' was a runaway, and yet unexpected, hit. The superhero was not a well-known one, and frankly neither were the Avengers that came later for the general audience who were not comic book readers. But Marvel Studios, with Kevin Feige at the helm, had trust in themselves and the cast (even Robert Downey Jr, who was pretty much persona non grata back then due to his substance abuse issues run-ins with the law) and crew that paid off. The challenge in front of 'Iron Man' was also 'The Dark Knight', Christopher Nolan's grownup oriented 'The Dark Knight' was more of a crime thriller than a full-fledged superhero pic. But the Dark Knight trilogy, featuring Christian Bale in the role, was its own self-contained universe. And it was not until 'Man of Steel' that DC really looked into building a cinematic universe. Starring Henry Cavill in the role of Superman, the film was a standalone film that was supposed to eventually lead to the formation of the Justice League. But the film was poorly received, and Snyder's gloomier Superman was rejected by fans. The film was a decent commercial success and received mixed critical reviews. The next two releases -- 'Batman V Superman' and 'Suicide Squad' -- were even more heavily panned by critics and disappointed at the box office as well, the former especially when it had the main three DC superheroes. Also Read: Warner Bros shelves 'Batgirl', will not release in theatres or HBO Max Again, 'Batman V Superman' featured an angry Superman and an even angrier Batman taking on each other and the general mood of the film was like the writers and Snyder did not want the audience to have fun with the movie. Then came 'Wonder Woman' in 2017, a more hopeful and sunny superhero movie starring Gal Gadot, which pleased both audiences and critics. However, whatever goodwill 'Wonder Woman' had generated evaporated with 'Justice League' later, a bastardised film with two competing visions of Snyder, who had to quit the production midway after a family tragedy, and Joss Whedon, who had directed the first two 'Avengers' movies for rival Marvel Studios, and finished the film. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies The film was a spectacular failure, grossing about $650 million on a budget of an incredible $350 million. The reason, apart from the tonal mess, was also that audiences did not know most of these characters. Only Superman and Wonder Woman had had standalone films. Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg were known only to comic book fans and those who had seen the animated series on DC's primary superhero team. In other words, DC had not earned a team-up movie yet. It was too hurried, particularly in contrast to the MCU. 'Justice League' failure prompted execs and Warner Bros to overhaul the structure of DC Films, just one of many since then. The DCEU as it existed then was scrapped. The decision was taken to not focus on a cinematic universe, but rather on smaller self-contained universes that can crossover with each other every now and then -- much like the DC Universe in comics. After that, DC films have been more successful, with hits like 'Aquaman' and 'Shazam!', but there have been setbacks too mainly due to the regimes that keep changing and that are evermore capricious. 'Batgirl' cancellation is a case in point. The film, even if it was terrible, would easily have been dumped on HBO Max, WarnerMedia's streaming service, without a lot of money spent on marketing. But the $90 million film was outright cancelled. This may have saved money (more likely not) but will disillusion the fans even more. And talented filmmakers will not trust the studio if their projects can be cancelled after they are greenlit and even when they are almost finished. Ezra Miller-starrer crossover movie 'The Flash' is also in danger as Miller has had legal troubles due to multiple instances of violent behaviour. But perhaps it is too expensive to be cancelled. The biggest reason DC films are a mess is there has been a lack of unifying vision throughout the DCEU history, nobody like Feige to oversee the films and the cinematic universe. And no, Zack Snyder is not it as his vision was already roundly rejected by both critics and fans. And I am saying it as somebody who loved 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. So no, do not #RestoreTheSnyderVerse. Instead, stick with what you have got, and find somebody as passionate as Feige is about comic book movies to govern the DC adaptations.

'Batgirl' cancellation explains why DCEU is such a mess compared to MCU

Apart from 'Batgirl', Nicolas Cage's 'Superman Lives' & these 7 films were also scrapped!

<p>Warner bros. and DC comics have now officially shelved `Batgirl` after the film reached its post-production stage and will not premiere in theatres or on any other digital platforms including HBO Max.</p>

<p>According to Variety, helmed by the 'Ms Marvel'&nbsp;and 'Bad Boys for Life'&nbsp;directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film had Leslie Grace in the lead role. The film was greenlit in 2021 as part of a company-wide effort at Warner Bros. to create feature films specifically for HBO Max. But the new corporate regime at Warner Bros. Discovery has pivoted the company`s priorities back to theatrical features, leaving 'Batgirl'&nbsp;without a proper home.</p>

<p>Along with the `Batgirl`, Warner bros. has also shelved `Scoob! : Holiday Haunt,` a followup to the 2020 film `Scoob!.</p>

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<p>`The official statement for shelving the major projects from the senior members of the production house is still awaited.</p>

<p>As per Variety, studio insiders insist the decision to shelve 'Batgirl' was not driven by the quality of the film or the commitment of the filmmakers, but by the desire for the studio`s slate of DC features to be at a blockbuster scale. 'Batgirl' was budgeted to screen in homes on HBO Max, and not for a major global release in theatres. Along with Grace, the `Batgirl` also starred J.K Simmons, Jim Gordon, Brendan Fraser and, Michael Keaton in prominent roles.</p>

<p>The decision still comes as a shock, as studios almost never shelve productions outright, preferring to get at least some return on their investment. It also comes as Warner Bros. is still contending with what to do about 'The Flash', a DC adaptation created and budgeted specifically for theatrical release in 2023. The film has been utterly hamstrung by repeated allegations of abuse and misconduct by its star, Ezra Miller, Variety reported.</p>


Warner bros. and DC comics have now officially shelved `Batgirl` after the film reached its post-production stage and will not premiere in theatres or on any other digital platforms including HBO Max.

Warner bros. and DC comics have now officially shelved `Batgirl` after the film reached its post-production stage and will not premiere in theatres or on any other digital platforms including HBO Max. According to Variety, helmed by the 'Ms Marvel' and 'Bad Boys for Life' directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film had Leslie Grace in the lead role. The film was greenlit in 2021 as part of a company-wide effort at Warner Bros. to create feature films specifically for HBO Max. But the new corporate regime at Warner Bros. Discovery has pivoted the company`s priorities back to theatrical features, leaving 'Batgirl' without a proper home. Along with the `Batgirl`, Warner bros. has also shelved `Scoob! : Holiday Haunt,` a followup to the 2020 film `Scoob!. Also Read: 'Better Call Saul' Season 6 Episode 11 review: Kim Wexler's fate revealed & Walter White, Jesse Pinkman return `The official statement for shelving the major projects from the senior members of the production house is still awaited. As per Variety, studio insiders insist the decision to shelve 'Batgirl' was not driven by the quality of the film or the commitment of the filmmakers, but by the desire for the studio`s slate of DC features to be at a blockbuster scale. 'Batgirl' was budgeted to screen in homes on HBO Max, and not for a major global release in theatres. Along with Grace, the `Batgirl` also starred J.K Simmons, Jim Gordon, Brendan Fraser and, Michael Keaton in prominent roles. The decision still comes as a shock, as studios almost never shelve productions outright, preferring to get at least some return on their investment. It also comes as Warner Bros. is still contending with what to do about 'The Flash', a DC adaptation created and budgeted specifically for theatrical release in 2023. The film has been utterly hamstrung by repeated allegations of abuse and misconduct by its star, Ezra Miller, Variety reported.

Warner Bros shelves 'Batgirl', will not release in theatres or HBO Max

<p>The upcoming DC movie 'Batgirl' has reportedly been delayed until 2023. The news comes from a release schedule from Warner Bros to UK media. It had 'Batgirl' on the list of 2023 theatrical releases. Earlier, the movie was going to release on HBO Max sometime in 2022. The change might be due to the merger of Warner Bros, the parent company of DC Films, and Discovery in a company called Warner Bros Discovery. Several upcoming projects have been affected due to new higher-ups.</p>

<p>The movie, starring Leslie Grace as the titular superhero, is directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah and marks the first live-action appearance of the character in the 21st century. Real-name Barbara Gordon, she is the daughter of Bruce Wayne or Batman's greatest ally, Commissioner James Gordon, and becomes a superhero.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It should be mentioned that other characters have also assumed the mantle of Batgirl, but Barbara remains the most popular by far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film also brings back JK Simmons in the role of Barbara's father Gordon. Simmons, who is otherwise best known for playing the irascible editor of Daily Bugle J Jonah Jameson in 'Spider-Man' movies, played Gordon first (and so far, only) time in 2017's 'Justice League' and its director's cut, 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'.&nbsp;Jacob Scipio and Brendan Fraser also star.</p>

<p>Also back is Michael Keaton's classic Batman from 1989's 'Batman' and 1992's 'Batman Returns'. He is expected to play a mentorship role for Barbara. Keaton will reprise the role in 'The Flash' too, which is set to release on June 23, 2023.</p>


The upcoming DC movie 'Batgirl' has reportedly been delayed until 2023. The news comes from a release schedule from Warner Bros to UK media. It had 'Batgirl' on the list of 2023 theatrical releases.

The upcoming DC movie 'Batgirl' has reportedly been delayed until 2023. The news comes from a release schedule from Warner Bros to UK media. It had 'Batgirl' on the list of 2023 theatrical releases. Earlier, the movie was going to release on HBO Max sometime in 2022. The change might be due to the merger of Warner Bros, the parent company of DC Films, and Discovery in a company called Warner Bros Discovery. Several upcoming projects have been affected due to new higher-ups. The movie, starring Leslie Grace as the titular superhero, is directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah and marks the first live-action appearance of the character in the 21st century. Real-name Barbara Gordon, she is the daughter of Bruce Wayne or Batman's greatest ally, Commissioner James Gordon, and becomes a superhero. Also Read: 'Harley Quinn' season 3 trailer: DC series promises more bonkers fun. Watch It should be mentioned that other characters have also assumed the mantle of Batgirl, but Barbara remains the most popular by far. The film also brings back JK Simmons in the role of Barbara's father Gordon. Simmons, who is otherwise best known for playing the irascible editor of Daily Bugle J Jonah Jameson in 'Spider-Man' movies, played Gordon first (and so far, only) time in 2017's 'Justice League' and its director's cut, 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. Jacob Scipio and Brendan Fraser also star. Also back is Michael Keaton's classic Batman from 1989's 'Batman' and 1992's 'Batman Returns'. He is expected to play a mentorship role for Barbara. Keaton will reprise the role in 'The Flash' too, which is set to release on June 23, 2023.

DC's 'Batgirl' movie reportedly delayed to 2023

<p>A new cast addition has been announced for ‘Batgirl’ as Ivory Aquino joins the superhero film. She will join previously announced cast members including Leslie Grace, J.K. Simmons, Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton and Jacob Scipio.</p>

<p>The film will be directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah for HBO Max.</p>

<p>‘Batgirl’ is based on the DC comics created by writer Gail Simone and artist Ardian Syaf. While the film’s plot is being kept under wraps, it will centre on Gotham City police commissioner Jim Gordon’s daughter, Barbara. Aquino will play Barbara’s best friend, bartender Alysia Yeoh—the first major transgender character ever to appear in a live-action film adaptation of DC comics.</p>

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<p>Brendan Fraser will play the role of villain Firefly. Micheal Keaton will reprise his role as Batman from Tim Burton’s 1989 film of the same name and 1992 ‘Batman Returns’.</p>

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<p>Kristin Burr is producing while the script is by Christina Hodson.</p>


A new cast addition has been announced for ‘Batgirl’ as Ivory Aquino joins the superhero film. She will join previously announced cast members including Leslie Grace, J.

A new cast addition has been announced for ‘Batgirl’ as Ivory Aquino joins the superhero film. She will join previously announced cast members including Leslie Grace, J.K. Simmons, Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton and Jacob Scipio. The film will be directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah for HBO Max. ‘Batgirl’ is based on the DC comics created by writer Gail Simone and artist Ardian Syaf. While the film’s plot is being kept under wraps, it will centre on Gotham City police commissioner Jim Gordon’s daughter, Barbara. Aquino will play Barbara’s best friend, bartender Alysia Yeoh—the first major transgender character ever to appear in a live-action film adaptation of DC comics. Also read: Alec Baldwin, other producers want lawsuit over 'Rust' shooting to be quashed Brendan Fraser will play the role of villain Firefly. Micheal Keaton will reprise his role as Batman from Tim Burton’s 1989 film of the same name and 1992 ‘Batman Returns’. Also see: From 'Spider-Man' to 'Avengers: Endgame': Check out top 10 highest-grossing superhero films of all time Did 'Jai Bhim' pay to get featured in Oscars Youtube page? Kristin Burr is producing while the script is by Christina Hodson.

Batgirl: Ivory Aquino to play first trans character in a live-action DC film

<p>Batgirl is here!<br />
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Leslie Grace shared the first look of her upcoming DC movie 'Batgirl'.&nbsp;<br />
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'In the Heights' actor gave fans first sneak peek at the superhero suit she will be wearing as Barbara Gordon for HBO Max's movie.&nbsp;</p>

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Taking to her Instagram handle, Grace shared a picture of herself in her costume and wrote a quote from 'Batgirl: Year One', written by Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon: ''I use their expectations against them. That will be their weakness. Not mine. Let them all underestimate me… And when their guard is down, and their pride is rising, let me kick their butts. - Batgirl, Year One," Leslie captioned the photo.</p>

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<p>In the pictures, she's wearing a royal blue costume with the Batgirl logo in her front. She's wearing a gold cape and a matching belt. The film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, also stars JK Simmons, Brendan Fraser and Michael Keaton.&nbsp;<br />
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The post comes almost six months after she landed the role in July, last year. At the time, she shared the news on Twitter, writing that she was "BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon, your #Batgirl! I cannot believeeee what I'm writing rn… THANK YOU DC for welcoming [me] to the family! I'm ready to give her all I've got!"&nbsp;</p>

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'Batgirl' marks Grace's second major movie role. Earlier, she played the role of Nina Rosario in the Jon M. Chu directorial 'In the Heights'.<br />
The movie will follow Barbara, the daughter of Gotham Police Commissioner James Gordon, played by J.K. Simmons, reprising his role from 'Justice League'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film doesn't have a release date at this time but is scheduled to be released in 2022.&nbsp;</p>


Batgirl is here! Leslie Grace shared the first look of her upcoming DC movie 'Batgirl'. 'In the Heights' actor gave fans first sneak peek at the superhero suit she will be wearing as Barbara Gordon for HBO Max's movie.

Batgirl is here! Leslie Grace shared the first look of her upcoming DC movie 'Batgirl'. 'In the Heights' actor gave fans first sneak peek at the superhero suit she will be wearing as Barbara Gordon for HBO Max's movie. Celine Dion cancels remaining North American tour dates over health issues Taking to her Instagram handle, Grace shared a picture of herself in her costume and wrote a quote from 'Batgirl: Year One', written by Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon: ''I use their expectations against them. That will be their weakness. Not mine. Let them all underestimate me… And when their guard is down, and their pride is rising, let me kick their butts. - Batgirl, Year One," Leslie captioned the photo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leslie Grace (@lesliegrace) × In the pictures, she's wearing a royal blue costume with the Batgirl logo in her front. She's wearing a gold cape and a matching belt. The film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, also stars JK Simmons, Brendan Fraser and Michael Keaton. The post comes almost six months after she landed the role in July, last year. At the time, she shared the news on Twitter, writing that she was "BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon, your #Batgirl! I cannot believeeee what I'm writing rn… THANK YOU DC for welcoming [me] to the family! I'm ready to give her all I've got!" Celine Dion cancels remaining North American tour dates over health issues 'Batgirl' marks Grace's second major movie role. Earlier, she played the role of Nina Rosario in the Jon M. Chu directorial 'In the Heights'. The movie will follow Barbara, the daughter of Gotham Police Commissioner James Gordon, played by J.K. Simmons, reprising his role from 'Justice League'. The film doesn't have a release date at this time but is scheduled to be released in 2022.

First look of Leslie Grace's superhero movie 'Batgirl' is here!

<p>Actor Michael Keaton is all set to play Batman in the upcoming Leslie Grace-starrer 'Batgirl'.</p>

<p>The actor is expected to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne also known as. Batman, the character he originated in Tim Burton's 1989 film, reports variety.com.</p>

<p>He will star alongside Leslie Grace, who's playing the lead role.</p>

<p>Though plot details have been kept under wraps, the film centres on the heroine who's real identity is Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham police commissioner Jim Gordon.</p>

<p>As previously announced, JK Simmons is returning to portray Jim Gordon after first playing the character in Zack Snyder's a Justice League'. Brendan Fraser is playing the villainous Firefly, a sociopath with a passion for pyrotechnics.</p>

<p>'Batgirl' doesn't have an exact release date, though the film is scheduled to debut on HBO Max in 2022. In the same year, Keaton will be seen as the Caped Crusader in the upcoming Warner Bros. adventure `The Flash`.</p>

<p>The film, also featuring Ben Affleck as Batman and starring Ezra Miller as the title hero, is slated to land in theaters on November 4, 2022.</p>

<p>It`s been 30 years since Keaton first donned the Batsuit, and in that time, he says he has been intrigued by the prospect of revisiting his iconic role.</p>

<p>"Just because I was curious didn`t mean I wanted to do it," he clarified on the latest episode of Variety`s Award Circuit podcast.</p>

<p>"So it took a long time, frankly... I`m not just gonna say I`ll do it. It has to be good. And there has to be a reason."</p>

<p>'Batgirl' is currently in production in London.</p>


Actor Michael Keaton is all set to play Batman in the upcoming Leslie Grace-starrer 'Batgirl'. The actor is expected to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne also known as.

Actor Michael Keaton is all set to play Batman in the upcoming Leslie Grace-starrer 'Batgirl'. The actor is expected to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne also known as. Batman, the character he originated in Tim Burton's 1989 film, reports variety.com. He will star alongside Leslie Grace, who's playing the lead role. Though plot details have been kept under wraps, the film centres on the heroine who's real identity is Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham police commissioner Jim Gordon. As previously announced, JK Simmons is returning to portray Jim Gordon after first playing the character in Zack Snyder's a Justice League'. Brendan Fraser is playing the villainous Firefly, a sociopath with a passion for pyrotechnics. 'Batgirl' doesn't have an exact release date, though the film is scheduled to debut on HBO Max in 2022. In the same year, Keaton will be seen as the Caped Crusader in the upcoming Warner Bros. adventure `The Flash`. The film, also featuring Ben Affleck as Batman and starring Ezra Miller as the title hero, is slated to land in theaters on November 4, 2022. It`s been 30 years since Keaton first donned the Batsuit, and in that time, he says he has been intrigued by the prospect of revisiting his iconic role. "Just because I was curious didn`t mean I wanted to do it," he clarified on the latest episode of Variety`s Award Circuit podcast. "So it took a long time, frankly... I`m not just gonna say I`ll do it. It has to be good. And there has to be a reason." 'Batgirl' is currently in production in London.

Michael Keaton to play Batman in 'Batgirl' starring Leslie Grace

<p>Leslie Grace, who has featured in hit movies like 'In The Heights', has been finalised for the role of Barbara Gordon, also known as Batgirl, in the upcoming 'Batgirl' film, Warner Bros&nbsp;confirmed on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Grace took to Twitter to share the news, she wrote, "BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon... ready to give her all I've got! (sic)."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon, your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Batgirl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Batgirl</a> ! I cannot believeeee what I’m writing rn… THANK YOU DC for welcoming to the family! I’m ready to give her all I’ve got! 🦇💜✨ <a href="https://t.co/muq9GuVVk6">https://t.co/muq9GuVVk6</a></p>
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<p>Director duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (of 'Bad Boys for Life' fame) will be helming the project and 'Bumblebee' writer Christina Hodson (who's also written 'Birds of Prey' and 'The Flash' in the past) has penned the script for this project.&nbsp;</p>

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'Batgirl' is slated to release on HBO Max, reports suggest.&nbsp;</p>

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With that batgirl outfit, Grace will be joining the likes of Alicia Silverstone (who played the part in 'Batman &amp; Robin') and Rosario Dawson (who lent her voice for 'The Lego Batman Movie').&nbsp;</p>

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Interestingly, another HBO Max series, 'Titans', will be launching their own version of Barbara Gordon in the third season of the show.&nbsp;</p>

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Leslie Grace launched her acting career as Nina, a local girl turned Stanford student, in 'In the Heights'. But Grace is more popular in the music world and has received three Latin Grammy Award nominations.</p>

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Leslie Grace, who has featured in hit movies like 'In The Heights', has been finalised for the role of Barbara Gordon, also known as Batgirl, in the upcoming 'Batgirl' film, Warner Bros confirmed on Wednesday.

Leslie Grace, who has featured in hit movies like 'In The Heights', has been finalised for the role of Barbara Gordon, also known as Batgirl, in the upcoming 'Batgirl' film, Warner Bros confirmed on Wednesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leslie Grace (@lesliegrace) × Grace took to Twitter to share the news, she wrote, "BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon... ready to give her all I've got! (sic)." I am BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon, your #Batgirl ! I cannot believeeee what I’m writing rn… THANK YOU DC for welcoming to the family! I’m ready to give her all I’ve got! 🦇💜✨ https://t.co/muq9GuVVk6 — Leslie Grace (@lesliegrace) July 21, 2021 × Director duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (of 'Bad Boys for Life' fame) will be helming the project and 'Bumblebee' writer Christina Hodson (who's also written 'Birds of Prey' and 'The Flash' in the past) has penned the script for this project. 'Batgirl' is slated to release on HBO Max, reports suggest. With that batgirl outfit, Grace will be joining the likes of Alicia Silverstone (who played the part in 'Batman & Robin') and Rosario Dawson (who lent her voice for 'The Lego Batman Movie'). Interestingly, another HBO Max series, 'Titans', will be launching their own version of Barbara Gordon in the third season of the show. Leslie Grace launched her acting career as Nina, a local girl turned Stanford student, in 'In the Heights'. But Grace is more popular in the music world and has received three Latin Grammy Award nominations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leslie Grace (@lesliegrace) ×

Leslie Grace to don the batsuit for 'Batgirl', confirms Warner Bros

<p>Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who helmed Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-starrer 'Bad Boys for Life', are set to direct the 'Batgirl' movie for Warner Bros. The DC feature will revolve around Barbra Gordon, the daughter of Gotham City police commissioner James Gordon.<br />
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Christina Hodson, who wrote Bumblebee and Warner Bros’ 'Birds of Prey' and 'The Flash', has penned the script for what is being planned as a movie for HBO Max, according to The Hollywood Reporter.</p>

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Barbara Gordon is the most established version of the Batgirl character, who was initially introduced in 1961 as Betty Kane. But the character, played by Yuonne Craig, was revamped in 1967 when television executives wanted to attract a female audience to the Batman TV series, THR said.<br />
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Batgirl’s last live-action big-screen appearance was with Alicia Silverstone in Joel Schumacher’s 1997 movie Batman &amp; Robin.<br />
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El Arbi and Fallah were born in Morocco and studied film in Belgium. They gained attention for directing the latest instalment in the Bad Boys franchise.<br />
Studios are increasingly tapping into telling stories of female superheroes following the success of Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel.</p>


Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who helmed Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-starrer 'Bad Boys for Life', are set to direct the 'Batgirl' movie for Warner Bros.

Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who helmed Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-starrer 'Bad Boys for Life', are set to direct the 'Batgirl' movie for Warner Bros. The DC feature will revolve around Barbra Gordon, the daughter of Gotham City police commissioner James Gordon. Christina Hodson, who wrote Bumblebee and Warner Bros’ 'Birds of Prey' and 'The Flash', has penned the script for what is being planned as a movie for HBO Max, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'Black Widow' to 'Loki': New trailers released at the MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021 Barbara Gordon is the most established version of the Batgirl character, who was initially introduced in 1961 as Betty Kane. But the character, played by Yuonne Craig, was revamped in 1967 when television executives wanted to attract a female audience to the Batman TV series, THR said. Batgirl’s last live-action big-screen appearance was with Alicia Silverstone in Joel Schumacher’s 1997 movie Batman & Robin. El Arbi and Fallah were born in Morocco and studied film in Belgium. They gained attention for directing the latest instalment in the Bad Boys franchise. Studios are increasingly tapping into telling stories of female superheroes following the success of Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel.

'Bad Boys for Life' directors to helm 'Batgirl' movie for Warner Bros

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