James Gunn Says "We're Still Working" On BOOSTER GOLD Series But Debunks Recent Rumor

James Gunn Says "We're Still Working" On BOOSTER GOLD Series But Debunks Recent Rumor

A recent rumor claimed that the creative team had been set for the planned Booster Gold series and that the lead role had been cast, but James Gunn has called the report "completely false."

By MarkCassidy - May 19, 2024 02:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Booster Gold

We know that a Booster Gold Max series is in the very early staged of development, but a recent rumor claimed that the project might be quite a bit further along than we realized.

According to the report, filming is scheduled for July, and the lead role has been cast - though there was no mention of which actor supposedly landed the part. Considering it's pretty much been radio silence on the show since it was first announced, this update seemed a little shaky, and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has now debunked the rumor.

The Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad director was asked if "the rumor that Booster Gold will be recorded on July 8th true? Will it be the next big DCU series after Peacemaker Season 2 or will it be Amanda Waller's series" on his recent Ma and Pa Kent post, and responded: "Although we’re still working on Booster Gold, production isn’t imminent and that story/posting is completely false."

Another rumor claimed that Jody Hill was being looked at to direct. Gunn didn't address this, but has previously stated that "most" of the DCU-based shows in the pipeline have set their creative teams.

Back in 2022, Gunn asked his social media followers which character that has yet to appear in the DCU they'd most like to see on screen, and Booster won by some margin.

"Interestingly, Booster was the MOST requested character when I asked people on Mastodon what character they'd most like to see on screen," Tweeted Gunn. "I'm not creating stories by public vote, but I found it fascinating nevertheless"

A Booster Gold feature from director Greg Berlanti and writer Zack Stenz was in development before falling off the radar back in 2019.

As for who fans would most like to see play the time-travelling hero, Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt seems to be a popular choice. The actor was asked about the possibility of suiting up as Booster in the DCU during a recent interview, and while he denied having any discussions about the role, he did add: "If James thought I was right for it, then you know that would I would have to consider it."

Booster Gold and Skeets appeared in the Smallville episode "Booster", portrayed by Eric Martsolf and voiced by Ross Douglas, respectively. Scrubs alum Donald Faison also played another take on the character in the series finale of Legends of Tomorrow.

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WhateverItTakes
WhateverItTakes - 5/19/2024, 2:14 PM
Pratt confirmed
asherman93
asherman93 - 5/19/2024, 2:33 PM
@WhateverItTakes - Him or Donald Faison getting another shot at the role.
If the latter happens, get Zach Braff as Ted Kord - because JD and Turk need to be together.
CaptainFlapjaks
CaptainFlapjaks - 5/19/2024, 6:48 PM
@WhateverItTakes - if not pratt, i think it will be glenn powell or ryan gosling. Powell because of the fancasting, gosling cause of his relationship with wb. And his ken is just a non time travelling booster gold anyways. However i do believe pratt has the role if he wants it.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/19/2024, 2:22 PM
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FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 5/19/2024, 2:25 PM
How and why Nightwing isn’t a priority here is beyond me. 🤦🏽‍♂️
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/19/2024, 2:33 PM
@FireandBlood - I'm guessing he kinda is considering they're working on a Teen Titans movie
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 5/19/2024, 2:37 PM
@bkmeijer1 - If rumours are to be believed, they’re working on Damian’s Titans, not Graysons. Which would make sense, since they’re introducing him in the same vein they’re introducing Supergirl.
RolandD
RolandD - 5/19/2024, 2:39 PM
@FireandBlood - Hopefully he will be a big part of The Brave and The Bold and can branch out from there.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 5/19/2024, 2:42 PM
@RolandD - He better be. Grayson is just as integral to Damian’s arc as much as Bruce, if not more so. Their chemistry is unmatched.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/19/2024, 2:48 PM
@FireandBlood - I think it could work with both characters around. Nightwing, Robin, Kid Flash, Beast Boy, Starfire, Raven, and maybe even Supergirl would be a fun line-up
RolandD
RolandD - 5/19/2024, 2:49 PM
@FireandBlood - There’s only so much they can do to contain arcs from the comics. It’s not like it’s a weekly TV show and seasons are too short nowadays to accommodate that for just part of a season. It would be cool to see some Grayson Batman and Damian Robin, even if it was just because Bruce was sidelined for a while with a serious injury as opposed to having “died” and gotten sent back in time. Once again, even if it is only told in flashback but the contrast in Bruce and Dick’s styles as the Batman would be great to see, including how it influences Damian. Final thought, i hope that they do not make Damian too young.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 5/19/2024, 2:50 PM
@bkmeijer1 - It could, but Nightwing deserves his own franchise. He’s the only DC hero that has consistently carried his own solo for decades without a solo project to his name. They can’t just keep relegating him to a team player under Batman or leading the Titans. Nightwing’s bigger than that.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/19/2024, 2:53 PM
@FireandBlood - on that I agree. I kinda wanna see Year One solo movies for a few Batfamily sidekicks. Nightwing being one, with Batgirl and Robin (Tim) being the others.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 5/19/2024, 3:12 PM
@FireandBlood - maybe, like the Green Lantern film, they are waiting a while so TITANS can get erased from our memories.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 5/19/2024, 3:13 PM
@lazlodaytona - Nobody even watched that show to forgot about it in the first place 😂
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 5/19/2024, 3:18 PM
@FireandBlood - I sadly did. I only liked the Superboy/Krypto parts.

DOOM PATROL kicked its ass
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/19/2024, 3:32 PM
@FireandBlood - Same goes for the characters Marvel seem to be avoiding but you support them where it comes to the likes of Echo,Agatha and Ironheart.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 5/19/2024, 4:31 PM
@FireandBlood - probably true. But I did, faithfully, even tho it usually sucked like Smallville.
CaptainFlapjaks
CaptainFlapjaks - 5/19/2024, 6:49 PM
@bkmeijer1 - the titans film will probably be damien lead like the new 52 which is where damien took control of the team.
CaptainFlapjaks
CaptainFlapjaks - 5/19/2024, 6:51 PM
@bkmeijer1 - nightwing will probably be the one in charge. Putting them on missions while teaching damien how to lead.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 5/19/2024, 9:16 PM
@FireandBlood - I wonder the same about the Justice Society of America. They are the precursors of the Justice League. I also like a lot the Legion of Super-Heroes, but if he isn't paying attention to the past then unlikely there's anything in the oven for the future.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/20/2024, 2:50 AM
@CaptainFlapjaks - yeah, that's probably gonna be it. Think they could make Nightwing a co-lead in that scenario though, with maybe even a b-plot of his own
CaptainFlapjaks
CaptainFlapjaks - 5/20/2024, 3:49 AM
They [frick]in better. Dude deserves his moment in the sun
bobevanz
bobevanz - 5/19/2024, 2:26 PM
Don't you dare let Berlanti anywhere near this DCU. No, the CW shows weren't amazing, it's the same reason why I don't watch fan fics or student films lol
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 5/19/2024, 9:21 PM
@bobevanz - Yep they were. The films failing to build their own continuity with higher resources was an absolute embarrassment and they helped to introduce many people to comics thanks to them. How come people ended up finding a new Superman on TV more refreshing than what they did with Henry Cavill's? Their entertainment value was higher and more engaging than the dull and reactionary pace the films did.

Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 5/19/2024, 2:27 PM
Look man, if you play with Booster Gold you play with the LOSH and if you play with the LOSH you fw Superman.
Don't mess this shit, LONG LIVE THE LEGION!!!
RolandD
RolandD - 5/19/2024, 2:43 PM
@Doomsday8888 - Damn! I was a huge fan of the LSH, going back as far as the Shooter/Swan era and really loving them when Cary Bates was writing and the art was by Cockrum and then Grell. There may have been better stories over the years but they were my two favorite Legion artists. There were also some ridiculous things about them such as their name, many of their rules and the Substitute Heroes.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 5/19/2024, 2:49 PM
@RolandD
Hello fellow LOSH fan! :)

They are amazing, pure scifi, DC's X-Men but extremely hard to write, heh.
RolandD
RolandD - 5/19/2024, 3:01 PM
@Doomsday8888 - @LHSF
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 5/19/2024, 2:30 PM
Just make sure whoever ends up as Booster has good chemistry with Jason Sudeikis who just has to be Ted Kord.
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bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/19/2024, 2:32 PM
@MCUKnight11 - I honestly think Chris Pratt could fill that role well opposite Sudeikis
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/19/2024, 2:36 PM
@bkmeijer1 - I could see that

Either him or James Marsden if they go older
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 5/19/2024, 2:37 PM
@bkmeijer1 - Also the fact that he's a big star would help sell this to people like my Mom who didn't even know who he was before the slate announcement. Just like the rumors of Tatum as Hal in Lanterns.
RolandD
RolandD - 5/19/2024, 2:38 PM
@MCUKnight11 - OMG. That would be perfect!
Arthorious
Arthorious - 5/19/2024, 3:13 PM
@MCUKnight11 - Charlie Day or Jason Bateman
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/19/2024, 2:31 PM
I wasn't really expecting Booster Gold to be far along considering they most likely already have a slate set for 2025 and 2026 that doesn't include Booster Gold
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/19/2024, 2:33 PM
@bkmeijer1 - I mean , they announced his show for their Chapter 1 slate but yeah , likely we don’t get it until 2025
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/19/2024, 2:46 PM
@TheVisionary25 - true, but I expect Chapter 1 to last until atleast 2028. My guess for the slate is (including Elseworlds):

2025: Superman, Peacemaker, Waller
2026: The Authority, Supergirl, The Batman Part 2, Lanterns, Paradise Lost
2027: Swamp Thing, Batman, Constantine 2, Booster Gold, Arkham
2028: Teen Titans, Justice League
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/19/2024, 2:48 PM
@bkmeijer1 - I don’t think the Elseworlds stuff like The Batman or Constantine is considered apart of that…

However I think Gunn did say that Chapter 1 had more projects that weren’t announced yet.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/19/2024, 2:52 PM
@TheVisionary25 - yeah, but I think they will take them into account with their slate. Don't see them releasing it close to the DCU movies. Maybe early and middle of the year are for DCU, late for Elseworlds
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