Surprise Girl director Patty Jenkins not too long ago revealed whether or not she desires to direct the reboot in James Gunn’s DCU. Jenkins directed Gal Gadot for each the unique 2017 blockbuster and its sequel, Surprise Girl 1984. Whereas a 3rd movie was initially deliberate, it was known as off in December 2022 following a management change on the studio.
Patty Jenkins on if she’ll do extra superhero and Surprise Girl films
Patty Jenkins, who gave followers two Surprise Girl movies with Gal Gadot within the titular position, not too long ago revealed whether or not she’s going to return to direct the reboot for the DCU.
Whereas talking to M.C.U.N. not too long ago, Jenkins was requested if she would return to direct the Themyscira venture for the DCU. She replied, “You realize what, you by no means say by no means as a result of I really like Surprise Girl. However, in the intervening time, I’m so excited with what I’m doing, and it’s all the time good to do one thing new.”
She added, “I cherished making superhero films…you by no means know, however I’m having a very good time.”
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has not but supplied many concrete updates concerning the script or casting of the DCU’s upcoming Surprise Girl venture. Nevertheless, within the final replace, he shared that it’s in energetic improvement. He spoke concerning the Surprise Girl venture, formally titled Paradise Misplaced, at a DC occasion in February 2025 and said, “Paradise Misplaced is completely nonetheless vital, and we’re working closely on it. It simply appears to be going fairly properly.” Furthermore, Gunn’s fellow DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran additionally added, “The pilot’s being written proper now.” (by way of Comicbook.com)
Gunn was requested in July 2025 if he would go for a TV actress when casting the position of Surprise Girl, just like the casting of Milly Alcock for Supergirl. To this, he responded, “Nope. And l’d by no means in 1,000,000 years search for a serious position based mostly on whether or not they did TV, movies, or no matter. It’s all concerning the casting. I didn’t forged Milly due to her previous, however as a result of she was the very best one for the position.”
Initially reported by Ishita Verma on SuperHeroHype.
