Guillermo Del Toro Reflects On JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK Not Happening And His Lack Of Interest In Superheroes

Guillermo Del Toro Reflects On JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK Not Happening And His Lack Of Interest In Superheroes

Once upon a time, Guillermo del Toro was going to direct Justice League Dark and in a new interview, he reflects on why he wanted to work on that project and his lack of interest in superhero movies...

By JoshWilding - Aug 08, 2019 01:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Justice League Dark
Source: ComicBook.com
Guillermo del Toro is well known for taking on movies with pretty dark subject matter, and while Hellboy and its sequel may have been based on comic books, they were really more like monster movies than your typical superhero adaptation.

Years ago, we learned that the filmmaker was working on Justice League Dark, but the DC Comics adaptation never became a reality. Now, Del Toro has revealed what it was about Justice League Dark (or Dark Universe as it was once called) that made him want to dip his toes into the world of superhero movies. 

"Well, I co-wrote a whole screenplay on Justice League Dark for Warner Bros., so that's your answer," he said when asked if he would like to work on another comic book adaptation somewhere down the line. "I love Deadman, I love Demon, I love Swamp Thing. Zatanna. That's a universe, is one thing. I'm very attracted to that side of the DC Universe."

"But I'm not a superhero guy,"
he continued. "For me to like a superhero, the superhero needs to be a monster. I'm not into those things, I've never been. I'm always in favor of monster narratives. That's what I like. Or, I love noir. I love police, crime dramas. I love science fiction."

Unfortunately, unless Warner Bros. changes its mind about Justice League Dark, it seems as if Del Toro is never going to tackle a superhero movie, which is a real shame. There are plenty of monsters in both the Marvel and DC Universes, of course, so who knows if he'll be tempted somewhere down the line.

What do you guys think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!
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case
case - 8/8/2019, 1:42 AM
BOOOOOOOOOO!!! Let him make the film!
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 8/8/2019, 2:07 AM
This is one I would love to see, it wouldn't have to be made by GDT, but of all the things that have ever been in development this is the one that's has my most interest. Hopefully Swamp Thing and Doom Patrol are proofof concept for the studio on how these weirder DC teams can actually work.
elcamino
elcamino - 8/8/2019, 2:10 AM
Stephanie Hunt would have made a great Zatanna. I just now hope she gets the Catwoman part.
https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.F3exq2hiQY2ma1310agEzQHaHa&pid=Api&rs=1
Repian
Repian - 8/8/2019, 2:11 AM
Del Toro can direct a great Doctor Strange movie.
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 8/8/2019, 2:17 AM
WB should be throwing money at this guy. If he wants to make you a film with his talent, you god damn let him.
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 8/8/2019, 2:38 AM
Blade 2 is a near CBM masterpiece in my eyes. WB should be begging him to make JL dark!

emeraldtaurus
emeraldtaurus - 8/8/2019, 3:50 AM
@FarFromClunge - Jebiz Cripes dude....you must have been smoking some hard core sh!t when you watched Blade 2 ha...good flick = yes. Master piece ?? not even close. That being said...Id love to see DelToro get JL:Dark.
ossie85
ossie85 - 8/8/2019, 2:39 AM
He'd be great for Fantastic Four. Family and monsters? Seems a fit
Hawknaba
Hawknaba - 8/8/2019, 3:50 AM
There are soooo many great directors that wanna make movies for you Warner Brothers smh.

But you know what we get instead again and again?


Trash.
Kleytus
Kleytus - 8/8/2019, 4:11 AM
Werewolf By Night.

A man can dream, right?
dt41
dt41 - 8/8/2019, 4:54 AM
I had so much hope and anticipation for a Justice League Dark movie. Constantine is my favorite DC character. They came so close, but I knew in my heart that WB would ef it all up. WB clearly is not the right studio to own a comic book franchise. They have no idea what they are doing. I have no faith in them. I just don’t understand how a big organization like them commits franchise suicide with a huge brand like DC. You...had...one job. Just the one!
MuadDib
MuadDib - 8/8/2019, 4:59 AM
They won’t do it anytime soon, but AT&T and WB need to do what Disney did w/ Marvel and set up it’s own studio!!!!

Let WB focus on whatever movies they want, while allowing DC studios to focus on making good DC movies.. until that happens.. bad decisions by faceless Corp executives fueled by greed will continue to drive the DCU into the ground
johnnymarr
johnnymarr - 8/8/2019, 6:00 AM
A Constantine/Swamp-Thing/Etrigan/Deadman/Zatanna film written and directed by Del Toro is a no-brainer. Instead, WB will shove down our throats an ill-advised Birds of Prey/Harley Quinn film, and a "star-vehicle" Black Adam film to massage The Rock's ego.

It's no wonder DC has been taking a beating in terms of Intellectual property valuation and public recognition. These guys are completely out of touch with their characters and their audience.

NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 8/8/2019, 7:44 AM
Yep his interest in monsters has always been crystal clear, how he can humanize them and flesh them out. Seems he has already outgrown that unless WB really gives him full creative control for that or anything else.

I wonder how would he handle an Etrigan movie. 🤔
TRexx21
TRexx21 - 8/8/2019, 9:36 AM
Did someone say monster movie?



Osborn
Osborn - 8/8/2019, 10:26 AM
OH COME ON GUILLERMO juste do a TMNT reboot already, monstres from the sewers, tons of mutant come on man it would be glorious!
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 8/8/2019, 8:42 PM
I'd have preferred to have gotten this movie over the movies Zack Snyder gave us. I still want to see Guillermo del Toro getting to make Justice League Dark. That part of the DC universe has always been my favorite. I see great potential with that side of DC and only hope I get to see that part of DC soon.
Darkknight2149
Darkknight2149 - 8/9/2019, 1:22 AM
So sad this never happened :(
Toonstrack
Toonstrack - 8/9/2019, 8:00 AM
There are plenty of heroes that fit into the Monster mold,lets get more of that
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