The Authority may finally be on their way to the DC Universe! James Gunn gives fans an update on one of the most controversial upcoming projects.
Out of all the projects set to make their way to the DC Universe, The Authority is by far the weirdest. They’re a rather obscure comic book team that seemed to have been greenlit for a movie solely due to James Gunn’s fondness for their original run. Yet despite being one of the first projects revealed for the DC Universe, it was a long time before fans got any update on its progress.
And that update certainly wasn’t promising. While there were a few incidents regarding The Authority, James Gunn seemed rather cagey about the project’s progress, saying that it was a tough nut to crack. This led many to assume that the project may end up being one of the first in the DC Universe to officially get the axe during development.
The Authority Gets A New Creator
Though recently, things have begun to look up for The Authority. James Gunn was recently asked for another update on the seemingly ill-fated project during an interview with Deadline. Surprisingly, it seems the developmental issues were only a temporary hitch, with the director now saying that he’s speaking with a new creative to get the ball rolling on the DC Universe project.
“(It’s) the one that got messed with through all of the other things that were happening. The script had a harder time coming along,” Gunn explained “There’s someone who is a really good creator who talked to me the other day.”
Of course, what form The Authority will ultimately take is still up in the air. The issues with development lead many to think that the film may be switching styles within the DC Universe, potentially becoming a series or even an animated movie. Though, until James Gunn officially gives another update, it’s all speculation.
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