Problems withBatman V Supermanbe damned, the Warner Bros. & DC Comics movie universe is moving forward. Even though they already have a very full slate of films that includes at least two movies a year over the next handful of years, it seems like they have quite a few movies on the back burner as well. One of those movies has been rumored for a long time. But it looks like theWonder Woman screenwritermay have just confirmed aLobomovie.
WriterJason Fuchsused hisInstagramto tease that Warner Bros. most definitely has him working on aLobo moviescript. The picture is from a four issue run of theLobocomic calledPortrait of Bastich, which is howFuchsdecided to hashtag his post. It is also worth noting that there is a much different version of Lobo featured in DC’s New 52 comics. ButFuchslooks to be pointing towards the classic version of this character, and not the one featured in TheNew 52, based on this shared image. Sure, he could just be reading the comic for his own enjoyment because comics books are more than just source material for blockbuster movies, but givenFuchstrack record, it seems more likely that this is a bit of a tease on his part.
Warner Bros. has had aLobomovie in development for a fairly long time, withSan AndreasdirectorBrad Peytonbrought on at one point to write and direct the film with a rumor floating around thatDwayne Johnsonwas going to take on the role of Lobo. That would have made sense, given thatPeytonandJohnsonhave worked together quite a bit in the past and will be doing more together in the future. AfterPeytonexited the project, there were rumors thatFuchswas hired to take over writing duties for theLobofilm, but that has not exactly been confirmed.
As mentioned,Fuchsdid write the script for theWonder Womanmovie, which just wrapped production and is currently in the editing phase. By all accounts, the studio was very happy with everything that went into that film, soFuchshas a good relationship with the studio and it would make sense that they would bring him on for anotherDC Comics property. This could very much be a back burner project that the studio could sub in should another upcoming film fall apart or they feel the need to add another different type of film to the schedule if things start going very well.
For those who don’t know, Lobo is an unkillable alien from the planet of Czarnia who works as an interstellar mercenary and ruthless bounty hunter. The character could essentially serve as DC and Warner Bros.' answer to bothDeadpoolandGuardians of the Galaxy, given that the character would definitely lend itself to an rated R adaptation and it would also be a bit of an intergalactic sprawl. The other nice thing about aLobomovie is that much likeGuardians, it could largely exist outside of the larger continuity in the other DC Comics movie. So, if it bombs, the studio can just ignore it. If it does well, they can branch out from there. Be sure to stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
