A new rumor claims that James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios is developing not only a Teen Titans film, but a Sgt. Rock film as well.
Teen Titans #2 (1966), DC Comics
This latest rumor comes from the moderators of the DCEULeaks subreddit where they shared, “A Teen Titans film is in development at DC Studios” and “A Sgt. Rock film is in development at DC Studios.”
The moderators also shared an update on the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow film claiming the studio is looking for a girl between the ages of 15 to 18 to play the character of Ruthye.
Finally, the scoop claims that Gunn and Safran have also engaged director Darren Aronofsky to direct a Plastic Man film.
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Gunn responded to the rumors on Threads writing, “AT LEAST one of those things is not true. Have fun guessing!”
James Gunn Threads
If you are unfamiliar with the Teen Titans they are often regarded as the junior or younger counterpart of the iconic Justice League. The original team consisted of Dick Grayson as Robin, Wally West as Kid Flash, Garth as Aqualad, Donna Troy as Wonder Girl, and Roy Harper as Speedy.
Over the years the team has grown and changed to include other notable characters such as Cyborg, Starfire, Raven, and Beast Boy. The team typically deals with threats when the Justice League can’t handle it. Members of the Justice League also act as mentors to the team.
A version of the team was recently showcased in the live-action series Titans.
The New Teen Titans #2 (1984), DC Comics
As for Sgt. Rock, the character was created back in 1959 by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. The character first appeared in Our Army at War #81.
He’s a battle-hardened leader of Easy Company and leads them through some of the most dire situations. He usually always puts his men and the team first despite winning numerous accolades in the war.
Sgt. Rock #400 (1985), DC Comics
There was a report about a Plastic Man movie back in 2020 from Borys Kit at The Hollywood Reporter that claimed Cat Vasko was working on a script.
Kit also shared, “Sources tell THR that the project, which is in the earliest stages of development, will now be a female-led vehicle. It is unclear if that means a title change or not.”
Plastic Man first appeared in Police Comics #1 back in 1941. He was created by Jack Cole. The character has the ability to stretch, shape-shift, and mold his body into various forms due to a chemical accident that gave him his powers. As a member of the law enforcement agency the Inter-Agency Task Force, Plastic Man uses his unique abilities to fight crime and protect the innocent.
Plastic Man #1 (1943), Quality Comics
What do you make of these rumors? What do you make of James Gunn’s response to it?
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