Joss Whedon Departs from 'Batgirl' Film | THR News

Joss Whedon has exited the Batgirl project at Warner Brothers and DC Entertainment, citing a lack of a compelling story. Despite his departure, Whedon expressed gratitude towards DC President Geoff Johns and Warner's Pictures group President Toby Emmerich for their support. Whedon initially joined the project in March 2017, aiming to create a film that would complement the success of Wonder Woman. However, he struggled to develop a suitable narrative for Batgirl, a character tied to Batman and portrayed as Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham City's police commissioner. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman became a cultural phenomenon and a major hit in 2017. Whedon, known for his work on TV series like Firefly and Dollhouse, is expected to attract interest from platforms like Netflix and Apple for future projects.

Why did Joss Whedon decide to leave the Batgirl project?

• He had a conflict with Warner Bros.

• He wanted to work on a different movie.

• He realized he didn't have a story for it.

• He was not interested in the project.

What was Joss Whedon's initial goal with the Batgirl movie?

• To focus on Batman's story.

• To make a sequel to Justice League.

• To create a new superhero character.

• To develop a companion film to Wonder Woman.

What was one of the reasons for Wonder Woman's mention in the transcript?

• It was a failure at the box office.

• It was a cultural phenomenon and a big hit.

• It was released in 2018.

• It was directed by Joss Whedon.

What role did Joss Whedon play in the Justice League project?

• He was the original director.

• He was a scriptwriter.

• He took over as director after Zack Snyder.

• He was a producer.

Which companies are likely to be interested in Joss Whedon's future projects?

• Disney and Paramount

• Netflix and Apple

• Sony and Universal

• HBO and Amazon