New Rumored Updates on DC Studios Projects THE AUTHORITY, BOOSTER GOLD and WALLER

It was shared with fans that some DCU projects were reportedly put on hold this past week, as studio heads James Gunn and Peter Safran try to figure out behind the scenes how to get them going in a way that makes sense to the studio’s current trajectory, as well as to fans’ satisfaction.

In the update last week, there were some pretty strong hints about creative differences, including a showrunner who had chosen to abandon Booster Gold.

Now CBM reports that industry scooper @MyTimeToShineH is saying that the creative in question was Danny McBride, the actor best known for starring in and co-creating Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals, and The Righteous Gemstones. Apparently, Booster Gold remains in development, but McBride was too busy and lost interest. As Safran suggested, they're now looking for a replacement.

Waller also hasn't been cancelled and a showrunner and actors are said to be attached. Scripts have also been written, though Gunn isn't satisfied with them. They'll be worked on until he is. Last we heard, Christal Henry and Jeremy Carver were developing the project.

The biggest news relates to The Authority. The reason that movie has been put on hold is because it's considered "too risky." As the insider explains, "[Warner Bros.] and [David] Zaslav are hesitant to invest $150M+ in an R-rated film based on a lesser known IP, which is understandable."

"They’re exploring alternatives, possibly turning it into an animated movie or lowering the budget," the scooper continues. "Personally I think they should make it a series. This could be DC’s answer to The Boys."

Talking to the press, Gunn said The Authority is "not the furthest along" and, subsequently, "hasn't been made much [of] a priority." 

Safran added, "It is a very big movie, if you’re going to do it properly. Some of the story elements perhaps that are in Superman and some of the other films we fast-tracked, step a little on the Authority."

What do you think of these updates?