1 hour
image source, TWITTER/LESLIE GRACE
The film stars Leslie Grace in the role of Batgirl.
The film “Batgirl” (Batgirl) was canceled by Warner Bros Discovery studios months before its planned release.
The film cost more than US$70 million and was projected to be released both in theaters and on HBO Max at the end of the year.
However, the film will never see the light of day.
The New York Post reported that the decision was made due to the negative reaction to the film in the test screeningsshowings to limited groups before the general premiere.
However, Warner Bros claimed that the move reflected a “strategic change in leadership”.
“Incredibly Talented Actress”
The production was filmed entirely in Glasgow, a development local authorities described as a “major event” for the Scottish city.
The film centers on the DC Comics character Barbara Gordon, or Batgirl, who is played by American actress and singer Leslie Grace.
Also participating in the film Michael Keaton in the role of Batman, Brendan Fraser as the villain Firefly and JK Simmons as Commissioner James Gordon.
image source, PA Medium
Leslie Grace in Glasgow in January, during the filming of the film.
Warner Bros Discovery also confirmed that the film “Scoob! Holiday Haunt” will be canceled.
A company spokesperson noted, “The decision not to release Batgirl reflects the strategic shift in our leadership as it relates to the DC (comics) universe and HBO Max.”
“Leslie Grace is an incredibly talented actress and this decision is not a reflection of his performance“.
“We are incredibly grateful to the filmmakers of Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt and their respective casts and look forward to collaborating with everyone once more in the near future,” the spokesperson added.
image source, Getty Images
“Leslie Grace is an incredibly talented actress and this decision is not a reflection of her performance,” said a spokesperson for Warner Bros Discovery.
The unusual move follows a change at the leadership level following Warner Bros’ merger with Discovery in May 2021.
The CEO (chief executive officer or top executive) following the merger is David Zaslav, former president of Discovery.
The Hollywood Reporter magazine noted that Zaslav has prioritized cost-cutting measures and refocused the company’s efforts on movies for theaters rather than streaming (content accessible in real time on the internet).
image source, Getty Images
Local authorities in Glasgow had described the shoot as a major event for the city.
Now you can receive notifications from BBC World. Download the new version of our app and activate it so you don’t miss out on our best content.