Steven Spielberg Developing DC Comics Movie BLACKHAWK As A Potential Directing Vehicle

Steven Spielberg Developing DC Comics Movie BLACKHAWK As A Potential Directing Vehicle

Breaking news from the Warner Bros. lot as it's being reported that the legendary Steven Spielberg is currently developing a DC Comics movie based on Blackhawk and in addition to producing, he may direct!

By RohanPatel - Apr 17, 2018 03:04 PM EST
Filed Under: DC Studios
Well, here's something you didn't expect to hear today: Steven Spielberg is developing a DC Comics movie.

Multiple sources are reporting that the 3x Academy Award-winning director/producer is currently in the early stages of developing a movie based on the DC Comics character Blackhawk and if all goes according to plan, he intends on directing as well. “It was wonderful working with the team at Warner Bros. to bring ‘Ready Player One’ to the screen. They bring a blend of passion and professionalism to everything they do and have a tremendous history in this genre. I am excited to reunite with them on ‘Blackhawk.',” said Spielberg in a statement.

Frequent collaborator David Koepp has been tapped to pen the screenplay. His past works include Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Spielberg will produce alongside Kristie Macosko Krieger and Sue Kroll.

Hot on the heels of Ready Player One, which should top $500 million worldwide by the end of this coming weekend, Spielberg is already at work prepping for the untitled fifth chapter in his Indiana Jones series and will then tackle the West Side Story remake before shifting his attention to Blackhawk, so this comic book movie is still more than a few years away. However, unlike some of the other rumored DC movies in some stage of development, this one is increasingly likely to actually get made with someone of Spielberg's caliber attached.

Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich also expressed his excitement at reuniting with Spielberg so quickly after the blockbuster success of Ready Player One, “We are so proud to be the studio behind Steven Spielberg’s latest hit, and are thrilled to be working with him again on this new action adventure. We can’t wait to see what new ground he will break in introducing ‘Blackhawk’ to movie audiences worldwide.” 

So, what do you guys think? Sound off with your thoughts below!
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Stealthduck
Stealthduck - 4/17/2018, 3:22 PM
Yes please.
MRjordansurf
MRjordansurf - 4/17/2018, 4:40 PM
@Stealthduck - Steven Spielberg has earned the right of me seeing anything he makes soooo....I’m in
MRjordansurf
MRjordansurf - 4/17/2018, 4:40 PM
@Stealthduck - BUT IMAGINE A FANTASTIC FOUR SPIELBERG FILM
Conutandream
Conutandream - 4/17/2018, 3:23 PM
No one asked for it but ok.
dracula
dracula - 4/17/2018, 3:42 PM
@Conutandream - Nobody asked for most of Marvel's solo movies either, until they actually got made.
Jordanstine
Jordanstine - 4/17/2018, 3:43 PM
@Conutandream -

WB is in the “rebuilding it’s brand” back up phase.

Announcing big names like Martin Scorsese and now Steven Spielberg to handle their property is DC trying to reassure its fan base now.
Kumkani
Kumkani - 4/17/2018, 3:23 PM
What the [frick]
GoldGuy
GoldGuy - 4/17/2018, 3:24 PM
So I was gonna go WTH...but Spielberg? If this goes through, that could be huge!
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 4/17/2018, 3:50 PM
@GoldGuy - Like “TinTin” huge! ;-)
Ragnarocknroll
Ragnarocknroll - 4/18/2018, 12:38 AM
@Chewtoy - Tintin was a [frick]ing awesome movie
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 4/17/2018, 3:28 PM
I was gonna say why but it’s Spielberg so idc I’m in
dracula
dracula - 4/17/2018, 3:43 PM
@Ha1frican - Warner Brothers has Spielberg doing it, they would be stupid not to move forward. Maybe Wonder Woman can cameo.
Jordanstine
Jordanstine - 4/17/2018, 3:28 PM
...because fans need more World War movies...
dracula
dracula - 4/17/2018, 3:45 PM
@Jordanstine - It's Spielberg, they probably never planned on doing Black Hawks, but if Spielberg wants to do a specific movie for them, they might as well let him
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 4/17/2018, 3:29 PM
You had me at Spielberg!
Nicklander
Nicklander - 4/17/2018, 3:31 PM
Well this is certainly a suprise I am kinda suprised Warner Bros never approached him to direct a Superman movie.
dracula
dracula - 4/17/2018, 3:49 PM
@Nicklander - Maybe Spielberg approached them about Black Hawks, its not like they are a well known group, but if Spielberg wants to do a movie for them, they might as well let him use what ever character he wants
ARMUS
ARMUS - 4/17/2018, 4:03 PM
@Nicklander - DCEU Superman is a mess right now, I'd say WB are considering a completely fresh start, it's a tough call so it's taking a while to make. Spielberg does love Superman though, he wanted to make it in 78, but Donner got the call, and did a good job.
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