CONSTANTINE: J.J. Abrams' Reboot Is Still Moving Ahead Despite Warner Bros. Discovery's Recent Cuts

CONSTANTINE: J.J. Abrams' Reboot Is Still Moving Ahead Despite Warner Bros. Discovery's Recent Cuts

While big changes are being made at Warner Bros. Discovery, a new report suggests that the J.J. Abrams-produced Constantine reboot is actively moving ahead at HBO Max. Find more details here...

By JoshWilding - Aug 09, 2022 09:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Constantine
Source: Deadline

So far, J.J. Abrams' partnership with Warner Bros. has delivered little in the way of results, though a number of projects - including some DC adaptations - remain in various stages of development. 

While we've yet to see that rumoured Justice League Dark slate take shape, Deadline reports that Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is a "fan" of Abrams' work. The trade notes that Angela Robinson's Madame X remains in development for HBO Max, though whether it will ultimately come to fruition is another matter altogether. 

However, the good news is that the small screen Constantine reboot is said to be "on solid ground and moving along." The project will feature a diverse take on the title character, with British writer Guy Bolton also dreaming up a fresh approach to JC that's more in line with the Hellblazer comics. 

On the feature side, there's no word on what's happening with Ta-Nehisi Coates' Superman movie featuring a Black Man of Steel or Emerald Fennell's Zatanna

Neither has been cancelled yet, though, so that's something! 

Whether they'll factor into Warner Bros.' 10-year plan for the DC Extended Universe remains to be seen, but slowing things down is the fact that Abrams remains actively involved in the next Cloverfield and Star Trek movies at Paramount Pictures. There was a time it looked like Abrams and Bad Robot would be a driving force behind the DCEU, but we're not sure that's still the case. 

The Flash was supposed to reboot this shared world, but with star Ezra Miller now facing felony charges for burglary, how feasible it is to release the movie with the actor front and centre is hard to say.

We also don't know what that 10-year plan is going to look like, and whether we can look forward to the creation of a cohesive DC Universe more in line with the MCU. 

Stay tuned for updates.

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Itwasme
Itwasme - 8/9/2022, 9:26 AM
This is such an underdeveloped property. Could be really great. Would prefer a solid horror director, but not sure if this is JJ at the Helm or just producing.
defenderofthefaith
defenderofthefaith - 8/9/2022, 9:28 AM
I am hoping we get a sequel to the Keanu Reeves/Rachel Weisz movie.
TheSuperMex
TheSuperMex - 8/9/2022, 9:30 AM
Abrams should go back to directing his own stuff. Super 8 was great. I want to see more original work.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/9/2022, 11:51 AM
@TheSuperMex - Super 8 was derivative as [frick]
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 8/9/2022, 9:30 AM
Guess JJ's name attached to the project might just be enough to keep it afloat.

And also, that JLD corner is something that can work in The Batman's universe. Think JJ and Reeves together can get quite a cool universe of the ground.
DCasAhobby
DCasAhobby - 8/9/2022, 9:40 AM
All the Discovery cancellations:

Strange Adventures
Wonder Twins
Green Lantern series
Batgirl
Flash
Batwoman
Legends of Tomorrow

I've read possible cancellations:
Titans
Harley Quinn
Doom Patrol
Flash
Wonder Woman 3

What property do you feel is next?
bobevanz
bobevanz - 8/9/2022, 10:06 AM
@DCasAhobby - https://www.google.com/amp/s/screenrant.com/harley-quinn-season-4-renewal-hbo-max-eidr/amp/ it's safe for now, never knew about eidr before hmm an interesting way to find out new properties
IcePyke
IcePyke - 8/9/2022, 9:43 AM
The c*cksucker Butcher is hungry...

Origame
Origame - 8/9/2022, 9:49 AM
Well now we can stop saying it's because of racism that Batgirl was canceled.

Still waiting for idiots telling me it's because of sexism then.
BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 8/9/2022, 10:37 AM
Can they pronounce his name right this time?
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 8/9/2022, 11:01 AM
JJ Abrams doing Constantine? That should be interesting… I feel like that’s using a flame thrower when all you need is a lighter. Abrams should be doing something bigger like Man of Steel 2 or Superman or Son of Krypton or The Super Friends.
asherman93
asherman93 - 8/9/2022, 5:40 PM
@slickrickdesigns - Speaking as someone who likes Man of Steel, I would [frick]ing kill to have him do a Superman movie.
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