Four Actresses Expected to Screen Test for HBO Max's Batgirl Role!

Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Viola Davis, Nathan Fillion, Pete Davidson and Joel Kinnaman, among so many others. is directed and written by James Gunn — the same mastermind behind films like, and .Here are all the details on how, when and where to watch .The film's theatrical release is Friday, August 6, but beginning Thursday, August 5 at 4 p.m.

Overlook, the series inspired by Stephen King’s The Shining, will not be moving forward with HBO Max.The drama series came from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, and would feature iconic characters from King’s The Shining.

Looks like Warner Bros. and HBO Max have settled on their Blue Beetle superhero.

Leslie Grace is the newest member of the DC Comics Extended Universe family and she just appeared at her first big event as part of the franchise!

cast Latina Sasha Calle to play Supergirl in “The Flash,” this will be the first stand-alone title to feature a Latino lead. Also of note, “In the Heights” breakout star Leslie Grace, who is Dominican American, has won the role in “Batgirl” and will star as crime fighter Barbara Gordon in the upcoming film set at HBO Max.According to the MPAA, in 2017, Hispanic/Latino audiences had the highest per-capita attendance at the movies, going to the movie an average of 4.5 times a year.

I really wanted to like “The Prince” — but we already have “Family Guy,” so…The new animated series on HBO Max comes from Gary Janetti, who has a long history with “Family Guy” as a writer/producer. He brings that skewed sensibility to “The Prince,” but not as cleverly, and since it’s streaming — and not on network television — he gives his caricatures (including Queen Elizabeth) free rein to spew profanity and drop F-bombs like nobody’s business.

Zack Snyder‘s “Justice League” featured “Spider-Man” actor and Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Jim Gordon, and we all assumed that would be the end of his run in the DCEU as the studio attempted to pivot with Matt Reeves‘ “The Batman” adding Jeffrey Wright (“No Time To Die,” “Westworld“) as the new Jim Gordon and likely will appear in the HBO Max series.

Freeform’s “Pretty Little Liars” reboot has cast “Good Witch” star Bailee Madison in the starring role of Imogen, described as a true survivor.According to Deadline, the revival is a darker and more twisted version of the series, which aired from 2010 to 2017 and was based on the bestselling books by Sara Shepard.

Michael B. Jordan has an epic new project in the works.ET confirms that the 34-year-old actor and his production company, Outlier Society, are developing their own Black Superman project for HBO Max.

This week, the trades revealed that Diane Ademu-John (a producer on “The Haunting of Bly Manor”) had come abord “Dune: The Sisterhood,” HBO Max’s “Dune” spin-off series. Taking over from the previous showrunner Jon Spaihts— who left in late 2019 to focus on writing the script for the second of the “Dune” reboot films (yes, it’s supposed to be a two-partner— Ademu-John was reported to be the writer, showrunner, and executive producer of the series.

HBO Max in 2022.WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar revealed the development yesterday (July 22) and said distribution plans for the studio’s 2022 slate will be taken on a film-by-film basis, reports Variety.Kilar claims the studio is leaning towards the 45-day window plan for movies that debut first in cinemas while at the same time Warner Bros.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorThe movies have done their job for HBO Max.The steady stream of new Warner Bros.

DC‘s feature film Batgirl.Grace, known recently for her role in Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s In The Heights, beat a series of other young actors to the part.Earlier this week it was confirmed by Deadline that talent such as Isabella Merced, Zoey Deutch and Haley Lu Richardson were also in talks for the starring role.Grace took to social media to share her reaction to the news. “I am BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon, your Batgirl!” she tweeted.

Leslie Grace is our new Batgirl! The star has landed the coveted role of Barbara Gordon in the upcoming standalone Warner Bros. and DC film, ET confirms. The movie marks Grace's second acting part, following her role as Nina Rosario in Jon M.

In the Heights‘ Leslie Grace has landed the coveted role of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in the upcoming standalone film from DC and HBO Max!

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“In the Heights” star Leslie Grace has officially been cast as Barbara Gordon in “Batgirl,” the upcoming HBO Max superhero film.In securing the title role, Grace beat out several formidable contenders including “Five Feet Apart” actress Haley Lu Richardson, “Dora and the Los City of Gold” star Isabela Merced and “Set It Up’s” Zoey Deutch.Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the filmmaking duo behind “Bad Boys for Life,” will be directing “Batgirl.” Christina

Well, that certainly didn’t take long. Following two-day old reports of a “Batgirl” short list with a list of potential contenders, Warner Bros.

The film will bow on HBO Max, marking one of the first major DC properties to debut exclusively on the streamer. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah will direct the pic from a script by Christina Hodson. Kristin Burr is producing.

Even though he probably doesn’t realize it, it appears Andy Muschietti is following in the footsteps of James Wan, a filmmaker that started with popular horror films and then transitioned into DC superheroes.