Dark Universe, A DC Supernatural Characters Movie, Is Actually Happening!
Guillermo del Toro, the special effects genius who gave us Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy 2 (still one of the best choreographed final fights I’ve ever seen) is apparently moving forward with plans for a movie tentatively titled Dark Universe.
He’s at the stage of looking for a writer right now for the script, and has let it slip that this film will include Swamp Thing, John Constantine, Zatanna, Deadman, and Spectre (among others, but he’s stated that giving a full roster will likely ruin some of the plot surprises).
While this is of course huge news for fans of these characters (and there’s plenty of those, for sure), this is even bigger news for DC properties in general. It’s no mystery that DC has languished for years under the oppressive weight of Marvel properties, trying to get solid movie fanbase but stumbling with poorly constructed films like Green Lantern and Superman Returns.
Man of Steel certainly looks like it may break the I’m-not-Batman-but-I’m-still-good mold, but it’s still Superman. It’s still a character that everyone knows, and more importantly that everyone has an opinion on. What Dark Universe can do for DC is draw in a new fanbase, getting people who were genuinely unfamiliar with the characters on screen interested in finding out more about them and heading down to the local comic shop to do some research.
This isn’t to say that the future of DC movies rests solely on del Torro’s shoulders. This is just a huge opportunity, and it’s good to know that it’s in the hands of a talented and proven director who can get some excitement brewing even at this stage in production. DC has a plethora of underused characters who, should Dark Universe be successful, can maybe finally get their shot in the spotlight. Hey, if Rocket Raccoon can be a movie star, why not Animal Man?
For more on this story, check out:
Guillermo del Toro confirms DC’s Dark Universe movie Den Of Geek
Guillermo del Toro Moving Forward With Supernatural DC Comics Movie Dark FILM blog
Guillermo del Toro Working On DC Comics Dark Universe Movie Comicbook.com blog
Bill A.
I’ve been a fan of comics since I first tuned in to the X-Men cartoon on Saturday mornings and got hooked as a kid. I started my business in 2010, Geek Inc Comics, and have been selling both online and at shows all over the Midwest since then. My heart belongs to Marvel, but I’ll happily discuss any series, any artist, any movie, any time.
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