Joss Whedon!! Batgirl movie!!

[WordMan]

Article here: http://io9.gizmodo.com/joss-whedon-is-set-to-direct-a-standalone-batgirl-movie-1793838471

Batgirl is coming to DC’s cinematic universe, and she’s got one hell of a name directing her: Joss Whedon himself.

Confirmed by Variety today, Whedon is closing in on a deal to write, direct, and produce Barbara Gordon’s entry into DC’s cinematic universe. There’s no other information on the movie at all—other than the fact that other Gotham-based characters could appear alongside Barbara—but Variety describes the project as Warner Bros’ “second” female-led DC superhero movie after Wonder Woman, which might seemingly indicate that this movie is coming sooner than David Ayer’s planned Gotham City Sirens spinoff from Suicide Squad. Variety also notes, however, that plans are still in the very earliest stages—apparently the project has only begun moving forward at Warner Bros. within the last month.

Whoa.

[silenus]

It’s not going to be the same without Yvonne Craig.

But otherwise…yeah!

[Yodalicious]

Shut up and take my Batmoney!

[aceplace57]

I hope they keep it upbeat and similar to the original character. Focus on making a great action film.

If they go all dark, bitter, and miserable then I won’t be buying a ticket.

Joss is a good choice. Batgirl and Buffy are similar in their approach to fighting crime.

[Bryan_Ekers]

You know what I’ve been waiting years to see? A 110lb woman overpowering multiple 300lb male assailants. I can only hope Mr. Whedon can deliver.

[The_Other_Waldo_Pepper]

For my part, I’m just hoping it’s pure coincidence that this story broke right as we headed into April Fools’ Weekend.