Cancelled DC Projects Speculation Confirmed By James Gunn!!

When he’s not filmmaking or touring to promote his latest projects, James Gunn can be found replying to fans on social media. But his latest interaction might shock many. While it’s no secret that Warner Bros. has canceled many projects, including titles connected to DC, the filmmaker revealed that the production company has shelved more superhero titles than we realized. Over on X/Twitter, Gunn replied … Continue reading Cancelled DC Projects Speculation Confirmed By James Gunn!!

‘Metropolis’: Sam Esmail’s High-Profile Series is Officially Dead!!

As writers remain resolute in pressing home their demands with the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike with no perceivable end in sight, more big-budget productions continue to take the hit. The latest to join the growing list of affected projects is Sam Esmail‘s ambitious TV series, Metropolis. According to Deadline, production on the TV series inspired by Fritz Lang’s classic 1927 science fiction … Continue reading ‘Metropolis’: Sam Esmail’s High-Profile Series is Officially Dead!!

‘Metropolis’: Sam Esmail’s New Series Set to Film in Australia!!

NBCUniversal has just announced that filming for their upcoming sci-fi television series Metropolis will take place in Melbourne, Australia. The project is the biggest ever to be produced in the Australian state of Victoria. The new Metropolis series comes from director and showrunner Sam Esmail, who previously worked on Mr Robot and Homecoming. The Metropolis series is the first of several projects that have been … Continue reading ‘Metropolis’: Sam Esmail’s New Series Set to Film in Australia!!

‘Metropolis’: Sam Esmail Working on New Series Inspired by the Fritz Lang Film!!

Apple TV+ announced today a new Metropolis series is coming from Sam Esmail, the creator of the popular drama Mr. Robot. The series is inspired by Fritz Lang’s film of the same name, one of the biggest science fiction classics in the history of cinema. First released in 1927, Metropolis presents a futuristic dystopia where inequality led to the creation of two separated classes in … Continue reading ‘Metropolis’: Sam Esmail Working on New Series Inspired by the Fritz Lang Film!!

A ‘Swamp Thing’ Series Is In Development for the DC Streaming Service!!!

The DC streaming service is slowly coming into focus. The official website has launched with placeholder logos for the live-action Titans series along with the animated shows Young Justice: Outsiders and Harley Quinn. Now it looks like Swamp Thing could be joining their ranked. A press release has announced that a one-hour, live-action drama series based on Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson’s character is in … Continue reading A ‘Swamp Thing’ Series Is In Development for the DC Streaming Service!!!

‘Gotham’ Producers Teaming for Superman Prequel Series ‘Metropolis’!!!

If you’re a fan of Gotham and wish the same approach would be taken on a Superman prequel series, you’re in luck! Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment announced today that it has ordered an all-new live-action drama TV series called Metropolis straight to series, which is set in the titular city before the arrival of Superman. Gotham executive producers John Stephens and Danny Cannon will … Continue reading ‘Gotham’ Producers Teaming for Superman Prequel Series ‘Metropolis’!!!

‘Mr. Robot’ Creator Sam Esmail Developing ‘Metropolis’ Mini-Series!!!

Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail is bringing his high-tech hijinks to a classic sci-fi property with a TV miniseries adaptation of the iconic 1927 film Metropolis. THR reports that the writer-director is in early development on the TV retelling of Fritz Lang‘s revered film, which centered on a pair of star-crossed lovers in a classist futuristic society. Esmail is prepping the series with Universal Cable Productions (where he has … Continue reading ‘Mr. Robot’ Creator Sam Esmail Developing ‘Metropolis’ Mini-Series!!!