The countdown to the premiere of ‘Batgirl’ anda was in progress, but it was this August 3 when WArner Bros Discovery announced the final cancellation of the film just a few months after its release, and many fans do not understand the reasons.
And it is that many fans have been completely shocked with the news, because without a doubt it was one of the most anticipated productions, This after the success of “Supergirl” in 2015.
The film was already ready for its premiere, which was filmed entirely in Glasgow, a fact that the local authorities described as a “important event” for the Scottish city.
It was a new bet of the DC Universe when telling the story of “Barbara Gordon” or “Batgirl”a character who was played by American actress and singer Leslie Grace.
But within his talent pool, there were also names like Michael Keaton in the role of “Batman”, Brendan Fraser as the villain “Firefly” and JK Simmons as the commissioner “James Gordon”.
And it is that simultaneously, its launch was projected both in theaters and through the HBO Max platform at the end of the year, as it cost more than 90 million dollars.
However, the edge will never see the light, and these are the reasons why the company and production house have decided to cancel their new bet and lose all the investment made.
Why was ‘Batgirl’ cancelled?
According to The New York Post, informed that the decision to cancel the premiere was due to the negative reaction to the film in the test screenings, exhibitions to limited groups before the general premiere.
And it is that apparently Warner Bros affirmed that the measure reflects a “strategic change of leadership”, since it also confirmed the cancellation of the movie “Scoob! Holiday Haunting”.
“The decision not to release Batgirl reflects the strategic shift in our leadership when it comes to the DC (comics) universe and HBO Max… Leslie Grace is an incredibly talented actress and this decision is not a reflection of her performance.”
While hollywood reporter magazine He noted that the new CEO has prioritized cost-cutting measures and refocused the company’s efforts on movies for theaters rather than streaming, content accessible in real time over the Internet.
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