Batgirl[edit]In March 2017,
Joss Whedon was hired to write, direct and produce a
Barbara Gordon / Batgirl-centric film.
[181] According to
Entertainment Weekly, the film will draw inspiration from
The New 52 comics by
Gail Simone.
[182] In April, Whedon stated that he was drawn to the character because of her choice to become a vigilante, even though she did not have a childhood tragedy like
Bruce Wayne / Batman had, and that the damaged aspect of the character will be explored in the film.
[183] In July, Geoff Johns stated that Whedon will begin production on the film in 2018.
[184] At the San Diego Comic-Con, the title was announced to be
Batgirl.
[156] After varied response to the reshoots and retooling of
Justice League by Whedon, his role with
Batgirl came into question,
[185] which prompted Warner Bros. to make an official announcement that the filmmaker is currently working on the film's script.
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