The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes couldn't have come at a worse time for DC Studios as work on the "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters" slate has come to a halt. Writers are able to return to work now, of course, so that bodes well but we're not expecting any casting news for a while yet.
We've previously heard about there potentially being big plans for Edi Gathegi's Mr. Terrific in the DCU after his Superman: Legacy debut, and the moderators on r/DCEULeaks claim an adaptation of Tom King's Strange Adventures is in the works.
It's supposedly in early development, and an adaptation makes sense considering the fact King is part of the writers' room James Gunn has assembled for the DCU.
In the Strange Adventures comic book, writers Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads were joined by artist Evan "Doc" Shaner for a story of blood, war and love.
"Adam Strange is the hero of Rann, a man famous throughout the galaxy for his bravery and honour," reads the synopsis. "After leading his adopted home to victory in a great planetary war, Adam and his wife Alanna retire to Earth, where they are greeted by cheers, awards and parades. But not all is as happy and nice as it seems, as the decisions Adam made during battles on Rann come back to haunt his family and threaten the entire DC Universe."
"From there, his fate rests in the hands of one of his fellow heroes, Mr. Terrific, who must choose between saving Adam or the world."
The critically acclaimed series was essentially an analogy for the Iraq War, with Adam Strange attempting to convince his fellow heroes to get involved with a faraway conflict after he's fooled by bad intelligence and a highly curated view of Rann's history. As a result, the hero is left convinced the invading Pykkts should be crushed.
Tasked with investigating Adam Strange's claims, Mr. Terrific uncovers the truth but a Black man investigating someone perceived as a war hero sends the American public into a frenzy. It's a hard-hitting tale and one that would makr for a great TV series or movie.
Only time will tell whether this project actually takes shape, of course, but stories like this will go a long way in differentiating the DCU from what we see from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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