And Michael Keaton, who famously played Bruce Wayne aka Batman on the big screen in 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns, was also set to once again suit up for Batgirl.īatgirl was written by Christina Hodson ( Birds of Prey), and directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah ( Bad Boys for Life).Īre you disappointed by the news of Batgirl‘s shelving? Drop a comment with your thoughts below. Whether you like your Batman with a Keaton, Bale, or animated twist, DC Universe has something for you. Simmons was said to be reprising his Justice League role as Barbara’s father, Commissioner Gordon. Holy butlers, Batman Holy Streaming Service DC Universe Reveals Lineup of Batman Content. Little had been announced about Batgirl‘s plot, though Brendan Fraser was reportedly playing the villainous Firefly, while J.K. Discovery, which has ramped up its cost-cutting efforts following Warner Bros.

But according to reports, the nearly completed film - whose budget is said to have ballooned to more than $90 million - was not testing well enough with audiences to instill confidence in Warner Bros. An on-record reason for the shelving has, of course, not been released.

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