It's no secret that DC and Warner Bros. already have a huge lineup of films scheduled through 2020... and it looks like that long list may be getting longer.
According to Tracking Board, the horror-themed Justice League: Dark may not be as dead as everyone thought. Scott Rudin, known for producing films such as Zoolander 2, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Steve Jobs, has supposedly taken the reins and is now running the show. Guillermo del Toro, who was initially signed on to direct, will stay on as a producer while he directs Pacific Rim 2 (hopefully).
If the rumors are true, then Rudin is taking Justice League: Dark's revival extremely seriously: apart from reportedly approaching numerous writers and directors, Rudin plans on shooting sometime next year. Not only is that a ridiculous turnaround for a movie of that size (let alone a DC Comics movie), but if everything goes smoothly, it could allow for a late 2016 or 2017 release date.
That said, such a quick production cycle may not be the most realistic of goals: not only is DC's first Justice League film scheduled for 2017 (which could lead to brand confusion), but Justice League: Dark has already had a rocky production schedule. Trying to force something out in less than two years, while possible, may not be the best thing for a movie that's already had a hard time getting made.
While not much is known about the plot, Justice League: Dark is all about the occult: a team, led by supernatural detective John Constantine, typically takes care of the DC Universe's supernatural work. Initially, it seems DC and Warner Bros. would want to keep this Justice League separate from the main team, but would eventually bring the two together further down the line.
Given all the trouble that DC has had trying to get its supernatural series off the ground (just look at NBC's Constantine), it's impossible to say if this particular rumor is accurate. With so many other projects to focus on, it wouldn't be all that surprising if DC simply threw up its hands and said "Move on" — hopefully, that won't be the case.
We'll update this story if more information becomes available.
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