Big-screen Justice League Overpowered by WGA Strike

Adam Brody by John Sciulli/WireImage.com The JLA is no match for the WGA. The ongoing writers' strike is to blame for the Warner Bros. decision to halt production on the theatrical adaptation of DC Comics' popular Justice League of America, Variety reports. Originally expected to go into production this winter in Australia, the live-action film needed some script tweaks, but husband-and-wife writing team Kieran and Michele Mulroney will have to wait until after the strike is settled to make those adjustments. George Miller (Happy Feet) is onboard to direct, but the cast (which was never officially confirmed) saw their options lapse. The O.C.'s Adam Brody was to play the Flash, while Armie Hammer and Megan Gale were poised to dress up as Batman and Wonder Woman, respectively. Variety says the movie now won't start production until late summer at the earliest. — Rich Sands Leave a Comment
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Posted by TV Guide Staff Jan 17, 2008 12:11 PM Report Abuse

Ugh, can't they just scrap this abysmal project altogether? I could smell this sucking from the moment it was announced. And when will people realize that Ryan Reynolds is the one and true Flash? Adam Brody? Ugh!
Posted by olomaya Jan 17, 2008 12:43 PM Report Abuse

I hope this gets canceled FOERVER the cast is AWEFUL is like watching Teen Titans....No Welling?? no Raynolds??? I pass, JLA die already and move on to the Superman reboot
Posted by soyelquemassaleentv Jan 17, 2008 1:38 PM Report Abuse

As much as I like many comic book adaptations, I never really thought that this project could work. As much as I like the comics, JLA has too many personalities and with costumes that would look like a Halloween costume party on the big screen. Yes, they X-man worked, but they were always darker a grittier, and are more like a family, meant to work together.
Of course, if it's made, I will go and see it!

Posted by Mr. Furley

Jan 17, 2008 1:40 PM

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Who wants a Batman that looks like an OAK!!?? who is Superman Yao Min!!???
Posted by soyelquemassaleentv Jan 17, 2008 1:40 PM Report Abuse

Happy Feet? Really?
Posted by cybergirl Jan 17, 2008 2:17 PM Report Abuse

If this get made...this movie is going to floppp faster than spedding bullet....no wait that was Superman Returns lol. But yeah this has a "Train Wreck" written all over
Posted by finaldelolasuck Jan 17, 2008 2:36 PM Report Abuse

I too thought that Ryan Reynolds would make an awesome Flash. The WB/DC should be ashamed of themselves. Marvel is managing to kick out (good) comic book movies left and right, and DC can't even get the ball rolling on a stinkin' Superman sequel. With this whole JLA thing, it would seem that DC is letting making a movie period take precedent over making a good movie. How 'bout a Superman/Batman team-up? Anyone?

Posted by pageturner84

Jan 17, 2008 2:47 PM

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Well here's one good thing to come out of the strike.
Posted by Delaware Mike Jan 17, 2008 5:26 PM Report Abuse

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