The directors of “Batgirl” are speaking out after Warner Bros. abandoned plans to release the superhero film.
The DC film about the superhero sidekick fell short of what the company wanted for its key comic book franchise and no longer fit with the studio’s film strategy, sources said.“Ms. Marvel” for Disney+ — also gave a shout-out to their “amazing cast and crew,” including “In the Heights” breakout Leslie Grace, who was set to star as the title character., “Batgirl” had already wrapped production. The DC Comics adaptation cost an estimated $90 million to make.
According to sources familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly, the action flick didn’t meet the company’s expectations or align with the studio’s shifting film strategy. The high-profile project was originally greenlit as a straight-to-streaming title in an effort to boost subscriptions for HBO Max.
“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.”
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