The Hollywood Reporter has a lengthy new report out, updating on the current state of the many projects in development. Walter Hamada is now the president of DC Entertainment-based film production at Warner Bros, and he's the one who "walked into a sh*tshow" and is now "trying to clean it up." That's the colorful description from one of THR's insiders.
So a lot is in flux, but we know "Aquaman" is opening this December, "Wonder Woman 1984" now filming for release next year, and "Shazam!" also in the books for 2019.
THR shared some tidbits on the other films we'd heard conflicting reports about:
• BATFLECK IS OVER? "The Batman" writer-director Matt Reeves reportedly turned in the first act of a new screenplay over Memorial Day weekend. "It's said to focus on a young caped crusader, and while the studio would not comment, it's unlikely that Ben Affleck, who has played Batman in three features, will again don the cowl."
Deadline had a similar "rebooting" comment about a new Batman the other day. It's looking increasingly like Ben Affleck is really out. But, if so, who will be in?
• THE FLASH AIN'T SO SERIOUS: Ezra Miller's "The Flash" standalone movie is still happening, with production set to begin in early 2019. Thankfully they have decided to embrace the humor of the character instead of "the somber themes it had been expected to tackle." THR added that the movie is looking to "Back to the Future" as a touchstone, with "Spider-Man: Homecoming" team John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein on board.
Read more from THR's latest update on the many changes in the DCEU world.
Don't forget that we also have the standalone streaming service DC Universe; James Wan's "Swamp Thing" is scheduled to premiere on the SVOD platform in 2019, following "Titans," "Young Justice: Outsiders," "Harley Quinn," and "Metropolis."
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