Filmmaker Patty Jenkins has shared an announcement on the cancellation of a second Surprise Girl sequel, in addition to addressing the standing of Star Wars movie Rogue Squadron.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Surprise Girl 3 had been placed on maintain at DC Studios after Jenkins – who directed each 2017’s Surprise Girl and 2020’s Surprise Girl 1984 – mentioned in 2021 she was “tremendous excited” to finish the trilogy.
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A number of sources instructed The Hollywood Reporter that Jenkins’ therapy was turned down by new studio heads James Gunn and Peter Safran. In response to reviews, the pair instructed Jenkins her therapy “didn’t match the brand new plans” for the corporate.
“When there began being backlash about [Wonder Woman 3] not occurring, the enticing clickbait false story that it was me that killed it or walked away began to unfold,” Jenkins wrote in a prolonged assertion on social media earlier at present (December 14).
“That is merely not true. I by no means walked away. I used to be open to contemplating something requested of me. It was my understanding that there was nothing I may do to maneuver something ahead right now. DC is clearly buried in modifications they’re having to make, so I perceive these selections are troublesome proper now.”
Jenkins went on to say that she didn’t need what was been a “lovely journey” with the Surprise Girl franchise to “land on a damaging observe”. She continued: “I’ve cherished and been so honored to be the one who received to make these final two Surprise Girl movies. She is an unimaginable character. Dwelling in and round her values makes one a greater particular person every single day. I want her and her legacy an incredible future forward, with or with out me.”
Jenkins expressed gratitude for attending to work alongside authentic Surprise Girl actor Lynda Carter, plus Gal Gadot, who portrayed Surprise Girl in each of Jenkins’ movies. “Gal is the best reward I’ve acquired on this entire journey,” she wrote. “A cherished good friend, inspiration, and sister.”
Jenkins concluded her assertion by thanking Surprise Girl followers. “You had been in the beginning in our minds every single day we made the final two movies. You’re the greatest and most loving individuals and I stay up for at all times celebrating you.”
— Patty Jenkins (@PattyJenks) December 14, 2022
In her observe, Jenkins additionally addressed the standing of Star Wars spinoff Rogue Squadron. It was introduced that Jenkins had been employed to direct the movie in late 2020. In November final yr, it was reported the movie’s manufacturing had been delayed on account of scheduling conflicts referring to Jenkins’ different tasks. Extra not too long ago, it was rumoured the challenge had been scrapped.
“I initially left Rogue Squadron after an extended and productive improvement course of when it turned clear it couldn’t occur quickly sufficient and I didn’t wish to delay WW3 any additional. Once I did, Lucasfilm requested me to think about coming again to RS after WW3, which I used to be honored to do, so I agreed. They made a brand new take care of me,” Jenkins wrote.
“In actual fact, I’m nonetheless on it and that challenge has been in energetic improvement ever since. I don’t know if it’ll occur or not. We by no means do till the event course of is full, however I stay up for its potential forward.”
In a four-star assessment of Surprise Girl 1984 upon its launch, NME referred to as the movie a “sensible and trendy sequel that’s endlessly entertaining” that offered “two hours of hope crammed escapism” in the course of the “dumpster hearth of 2020”.