DC Universe TV Series METROPOLIS Is Now Being Redeveloped By The Streaming Service

DC Universe TV Series METROPOLIS Is Now Being Redeveloped By The Streaming Service

Metropolis is currently being developed for new streaming service "DC Universe" but the latest word on the series is that Warner Bros. is going back to the drawing board to start over from scratch...

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By JoshWilding - May 03, 2018 11:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Deadline
Yesterday, Warner Bros. revealed its plans for the newly christened DC Universe streaming service which will feature a number of shows, including live-action efforts starring the Teen Titans and Swamp-Thing. However, a new report reveals that Warner Bros. is slowing down production on Metropolis and putting it into redevelopment. That likely means the network is now starting totally from scratch.

Originally, the show was described as focusing on Lois Lane and Lex Luthor as they investigate "fringe science," and expose the city’s dark secrets. Produced by Gotham's John Stephens and Danny Camon, the series was supposed to start production this summer in New York City. Fans didn't respond to the idea particularly positively when it was initially announced and that creative team really isn't the best. 
 
Warner Bros. previously went back to the drawing board with Powerless but that didn't pan out particularly well as NBC quickly cancelled it after negative reviews and poor ratings. What sort of changes do you think could be made to Metropolis? As always, be sure to share your thoughts below.
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ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 5/3/2018, 11:21 AM
I mean... they could just NOT do this one.
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 5/3/2018, 1:45 PM
@ALegendaryPanda - No no no, that would take common sense and logic. And we know WB is lacking in that department, as well as their film department.
AwesomePromoz
AwesomePromoz - 5/3/2018, 3:26 PM
I'll wait for the logo before I get excited.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 5/3/2018, 11:23 AM
"What sort of changes do you think could be made to Metropolis?"
Like..i dunno, adding Superman perhaps? Just a thought. :P
dracula
dracula - 5/3/2018, 9:41 PM
@Doomsday8888 - well we won’t get a Superman show anytime soon but what if they change metropolis into a Lois Lane show with Superman being in the background and have Clark Kent as a supporting character
Prork
Prork - 5/3/2018, 11:25 AM
The people behind Gotham are making this? Yeesh. I enjoy Gotham, in it's own trashy dumpster fire of a show kind of way, but we don't need another show like it.
Theu could do this like a Fringe sort of show, but instead of the two leads growing closer, they'd become enemies as the show progresses.
RolandD
RolandD - 5/3/2018, 11:26 AM
“The city’s dark secrets.” I know that any city could have them, but that sounds more like Gotham, the city, not necessarily the show.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/3/2018, 11:26 AM
You know what would actually be interesting: a series from the perspective of Lex Luthor. Supes should be involved obviously.

The Luthor Man of Steel comic is great and does this well.


And IW being from the perspective of Thanos worked very well, so why not do it with another villian?
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/3/2018, 11:27 AM
Metropolis is a beacon of hope and advancement. The city of tomorrow. Dark secrets dont come to kind when I think of Metropolis.
tugboy
tugboy - 5/3/2018, 11:27 AM
tugboy
tugboy - 5/3/2018, 11:28 AM
aflynn
aflynn - 5/3/2018, 11:28 AM
Redevelop it into a cancelation.
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 5/3/2018, 11:30 AM
I love Gotham so I was more than willing to give it a chance but I can’t say I’m all that sad about it if it just goes away.
dracula
dracula - 5/3/2018, 9:59 PM
@TheUnworthyThor - I love Gotham it’s my favorite DC show and a Metropolis show set in that universe can potentionally work, it would be especially cool if Bruce, Selina ,Alfred , and Gordon made appearances at some point but they need to approuch Metropolis differently Gotham’s style is perfect for a Natman prequel but not Superman plus there is no need for a teen Clark so soon after smallville plus many of Superman villains can’t be there without Superman while with Batman it is debatable which came first the villains or him for Superman you can probably get away with doing parasite metallo inter gang and other earth based villains
DentonKnight
DentonKnight - 5/3/2018, 11:34 AM
In terms of changes, I’d either make it a straight up live-action Superman series, OR, still keep the focus on Lex and Lou’s as the main characters, but have Superman be there and in the background, and how he interacts with the pair.
A series with almost a Lex Luthor: Man of Steel inspiration could be interesting.
dracula
dracula - 5/3/2018, 10:02 PM
@DentonKnight - had the same idea also have Clark just be recurring guest star but never show him change into his Superman costume
billnye69
billnye69 - 5/3/2018, 11:35 AM
Never heard of this show.
aflynn
aflynn - 5/3/2018, 11:36 AM
Now we are missing out on all that sexual tension between Lex and Lois, the ultimate forbidden will they won't they.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/3/2018, 11:50 AM
Yeah this needed to happen, I personally would not vest the time into this show. Granted I kinda felt the same way about Gotham, but at least with Gotham we are getting some baddies and their origins.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 5/3/2018, 11:51 AM
It was a prequel set in Metropolis with Lois and Lex as protagonist but clearly would be on opposite sides. It sounded so-so-ish and the folks behind Gotham being involved did not inspire much confidence either unfortunately. After Smallville IDK about this to be fairly honest.

I think however there is a mistake here though, the minds behind Powerless are the ones involved with the adult animated Harley Quinn show though. Not this one.
Kman
Kman - 5/3/2018, 11:54 AM
don't care don't care don't care - prove to me you're worth watching DC Network, because the CW did nothing of the sort.
FishyZombie
FishyZombie - 5/3/2018, 11:55 AM
I still kinda hope something comes out of this show, if only because we could really use a better Lex Luthor portrayal than the current Eisenburg one.
BackwardGalaxy
BackwardGalaxy - 5/3/2018, 11:57 AM
"...that creative team really isn't the best."

Writing
Asturgis
Asturgis - 5/3/2018, 1:39 PM
@BackwardGalaxy - Josh Writing?
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 5/3/2018, 12:01 PM
If they can turn the city of Metropolis into a character as much as the Gotham series does, I'd be down to see how they pull that off. Gotham is interesting because of the crazies, and Metropolis can be made interesting because of the aliens and experiments gone wrong. With that said, Gotham works without Batman because the GCPD is capable of taking on random lunatics. What the hell is Lois going to do against super powered beings? You really can't have any antagonists in this show without Superman there to save the day.
Kevwebsz
Kevwebsz - 5/3/2018, 1:28 PM
@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - GCPD is too good. Batman would be over kill on that show lol
KWilly
KWilly - 5/3/2018, 12:23 PM
Just make it about a young Superman who's just moved to Metropolis. Problem solved.
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