DCU Film The Authority 'On the Back Burner,' as James Gunn Points to Difficulty 'Getting It Right in a World With The Boys'

DC's upcoming film adaptation of The Authority faces setbacks, according to DC Studios co-chief James Gunn. Initially announced as a major project within Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters, the film has been placed "on the back burner."

Gunn cited the project's complexity and the existing landscape of similar superhero content, particularly Amazon's The Boys, as contributing factors to the delays. He acknowledged the challenges in adapting The Authority's notoriously brutal style while also integrating established DC characters and storylines already in development. The film's priority has been lowered to allow for the completion of other projects.

Despite the delay, one Authority member, the powerful technopath Engineer/Angela Spica, is slated to appear in the upcoming Superman film. For a deeper dive into The Authority characters, IGN's article, "Who Are the Authority: The WildStorm DCU Characters Explained," provides further details.

Other Chapter 1 projects have also encountered obstacles. The Waller spin-off experienced setbacks, while Booster Gold remains on track. Paradise Lost is progressing well, with the pilot script currently under development. Swamp Thing, directed by James Mangold, is on hold pending Mangold's availability following other commitments, though it's considered less crucial to the overall DC Universe narrative.

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