Draft:Untitled Static Shock film

Untitled Static Shock film
Screenplay byRandy McKinnon
Based on
Static
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Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The untitled Static Shock film is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC superhero of the same name. Produced by Regina Hudlin and Michael B. Jordan, it is set in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

Production

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Development

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On August 22, 2020, Reginald Hudlin announced at DC FanDome that a live-action Static Shock film is in development.[1] In October 2020, Michael B. Jordan announced that he is working on the film, with the intent of "new universe centered around black superheroes".[2] In December 2020, Walter Hamada described that the project could potentially be developed for HBO Max, as an exclusive film.[3] In March 2021, Randy McKinnon was hired to write the screenplay.[4] The search for a director paused after WarnerMedia merged with Discovery, Inc to become Warner Bros. Discovery.[5]

In April 2023, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn stated that the Static Shock film was planned to be a part of his rebooted DC Universe (DCU).[6]

Release

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As of April 2021, film was scheduled for Warner Bros. Pictures's 2022–2023 release slate.[7]

References

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  1. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 22, 2020). "Reginald Hudlin Says 'Static Shock' Movie In Development – DC Fandome". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "Michael B. Jordan, Outlier Society to Produce DC Movie 'Static Shock' (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. October 16, 2020. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Barnes, Brooks (December 27, 2020). "Managing Movie Superheroes Is About to Get a Lot More Complicated". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on January 1, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys (March 25, 2021). "'Static Shock' Movie Enlists 'Safety' Writer Randy McKinnon (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  5. ^ "DC's Static Shock Live-Action Movie Gets Disappointing Production Update". Screen Rant.
  6. ^ "Static Is Part of James Gunn's DC Universe Plans". Comic Book Resources.
  7. ^ Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (April 1, 2021). "Ava DuVernay's 'New Gods,' James Wan's 'The Trench' DC Movies Not Moving Forward at Warner Bros. (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.