Doctor Strange
Marvel’sDoctorStrangedirector Scott Derrickson read he would be willing to direct a standaloneConstantineDC film following the annunciation last calendar month that he would no longer directDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . Although he will remain as an executive manufacturer for theDoctor Strangesequel , Marvel Studios confirmed Derrickson ’s departure from the director ’s chair was due to “ originative differences . ” Within a week of Marvel Studios announcingSam Raimi as his replacement , Derrickson casually extract his stake in directing a film star a character from Marvel ’s rival , DC Comics .
The character ofJohn Constantinehas already seem on the small screen in a 2014 - 2015 NBC series and more recently , with The CW’sLegends of Tomorrow . In both shows , Matt Ryan portray the wisecrack con artist , who uses equal part cunning and dark magic to outwit supernatural terror . Although there was a cultus 2005 cinema star Keanu Reeves in the titular theatrical role , there has n’t been a flick adaptation that fits within the continuity ofother DC characters . However , Warner Bros. has been arise aJustice League Darkproject for years , which would sport Constantine and several other magic - handle character battle supernatural threats deemed too arcane for the Justice League . Justice League Darkhas rotate through several conductor ( including Guillermo del Toro ) , but most recently , J.J. Abrams ’ company Bad Robot Productions has confirmed they are developing live - action mental object relate to the property . The details about whichJustice League Darkcharacters or stories they would spotlight – or if Abrams will even direct the films himself – are unconfirmed .
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When a fan askedDerricksonon Twitter if he would be concerned in directing aJustice League Darkteam - up film , Derrickson replied , “ I ’d do Constantine . ” The DC property would fit within his portfolio of supernatural films , includingThe Exorcism of Emily RoseandSinister . The scary iconography of the occult is conversant territory for Derrickson , who originally suggestedDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswould have direct repulsion influences .
Even though Derrickson only briefly convey interestingness rather than confirming any plans , fit him into a DC film project is still possible . A solo Constantine film could be one of the films that are part of the Bad Robot Productions deal with DC . Thus far , Abrams is n’t necessarily attached as a author or director of theJustice League Darkfilms , either . However , if Abrams take aJustice League Darkmovie first , Derrickson would be free to train a non - origin narrative for Constantine that could follow the events of the team - up film .
TheDoctor Strangesequel is n’t the first time a director has left the MCU due to creative differences . Most notably , Edgar Wrightsuggested he did n’t have directorial freedom when makingAnt - Man . However , Warner Bros. has been more elastic with directors ’ visions in late eld , peculiarly with standalone films such asJokerandBirds of Prey ( And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn ) . Maybe a switch tothe DCEUwould fulfil Derrickson ’s creative freedom and bring buff the horror - infused Constantine film they ’ve been craving .
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