The DC Universe is at present in a serious transitionary interval, with the ultimate movies of the outdated DCEU popping out, and what seems to be the final performances of fan-favorite actors from the earlier regimes and period. A kind of performers seems to incorporate Gal Gadot, who portrays Marvel Lady/Princess Diana of Themiscyra. Nonetheless, recent comments in an interview carried out earlier than the SAG-AFTRA Strike gave followers hope that Gadot’s days as Marvel Lady weren’t removed from over and that she is likely to be engaged on “Marvel Lady 3” with the brand new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran. Nonetheless, that now not seems to be the case, based mostly on new data from Variety.

‘Marvel Lady 3′ At present Not Half Of DC Studios’ Growth Plans

Regardless of what Gadot instructed ComicBook.com, Selection notes {that a} third installment of the “Marvel Lady” sequence isn’t at present being developed at DC Studios, and Gunn and Safran don’t have any plans for a brand new “Marvel Lady” Product within the DC Universe, apart from the already introduced “Paradise Misplaced” prequel sequence that’s in improvement for MAX.

In her earlier interview with ComicBook.com, Gadot said, “I like portraying Marvel Lady.” She continued, “It’s so near and pricey to my coronary heart. From what I heard from James and from Peter is that we’re gonna develop a ‘Marvel Lady 3’ collectively.”

Afterward, whereas chatting with Flaunt Magazine, Gadot additionally revealed that she had a gathering with the studio heads and was instructed that they’d nonetheless develop “Marvel Lady 3” collectively. The actress said, “I used to be invited to a gathering with James Gunn and Peter Safran.” She continued, “And what they instructed me, and I’m quoting: ‘You’re in the very best palms. We’re going to develop Marvel Lady 3 with you. [We] love you as Marvel Lady— you’ve bought nothing to fret about.’ So time will inform.”

Selection notes that sources near the scenario indicated that no deal of “Marvel Lady 3” was ever promised to Gadot, or any sort of definitive dialogue for her to proceed because the character within the newly evolving DC Universe. Earlier within the yr, Gunn and Safran detailed their “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters” plan for his or her new DC Universe. Whereas “Paradise Misplaced” was listed in these plans, a 3rd “Marvel Lady” film was not.

Gadot made her big-screen debut because the character in 2016’s divisive, “Batman v Superman: Daybreak of Justice” for director Zack Snyder. She later reprised the position for her personal starring movie, “Marvel Lady” later in 2017. Directed by Patty Jenkins, the movie was an enormous hit worldwide, making $812 million on the world field workplace and performing nicely with critics. Gadot would make a number of appearances because the character once more in “Justice League” in 2017, adopted by “Marvel Lady 1984” in 2020. She additionally had some further cameo appearances because the character in “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” and “The Flash” launched earlier this yr.

WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strike Affecting Plans

One factor that’s getting misplaced within the dialog over Gadot’s feedback and “Marvel Lady 3” is that the trade is in a serious holding sample in lots of regards with the at present ongoing labor disputes in opposition to the Alliance of Movement Image and Tv Producers (AMPTP), representing the studios, and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, representing the actors and writers. The writers and actors occurring strike have introduced a wide-scale shutdown to a lot of the trade.

The WGA strike means new scripts aren’t being developed or written. The SAG-AFTRA strike even means if scripts are completed, main productions needed to be both halted or can’t transfer ahead till the strikes are resolved.

All of Gadot’s feedback which are solely surfacing now had been made earlier than the SAG-AFTRA began on July 14, which is sort of a month in the past now. Additionally, it needs to be famous, she even stated herself within the Flaunt interview, “Time will inform.” That appears like even Gadot is being cautious about whether or not or not these strikes will really occur.

So whereas it is likely to be true that DC Studios doesn’t have something arrange or in improvement proper now for “Marvel Lady 3” that doesn’t imply which may by no means change. Not that DC Studios will make one other “Marvel Lady,” however they’re nonetheless transferring ahead with a sequel to Todd Phillips’ “Joker” and Matt Reeves’ “The Batman.” Take note, no matter work was carried out to date on “The Batman” sequel, nothing is going on with it proper now attributable to double strikes. In the meantime, “Joker 2” completed filming earlier than the strikes began, so it ought to nonetheless meet its October 2020 launch dates.

However the main level is the strike is delaying a number of movies. DC Studios received’t be capable to begin filming any of its newly deliberate “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters” movies till the SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved. Any scripts that aren’t able to go or nonetheless must be rewritten received’t be capable to get labored on once more till WGA reaches a brand new take care of the AMPTP.

That will additionally possible imply DC Studios can’t actually sit down with Gadot once more both till the present strikes are resolved. Gunn himself has all the time been fast to close down the notion that’s ushering out Gadot. In response to a touch upon his Instagram, Gunn responded to a person who claimed, “The transfer in addition [Henry] Cavill and [Gal] Gadot. doesn’t encourage confidence.” Gunn later responded himself, “I’m undecided the place you’re getting that we ‘booted.’ Gal.”

Gunn and Safran have by no means outright stated they are going to by no means convey again Gadot as Diana/Marvel Lady. And the truth that “Joker” and “The Batman” are nonetheless getting sequels signifies that DC Studios may nonetheless make a sequel as a part of the “Elseworlds” line of movies, that may greater than possible be separate from the brand new big-screen DC Universe.

So whereas there’s possible fact that no improvement is going on on a brand new “Marvel Lady” film proper now, moviegoers and followers can be higher served to take a breath and wait and see how issues pan out as a result of because of the strikes, nothing is getting made proper now. “Deadpool 3” is on maintain, a lot of the latest Marvel Studios tasks are on strike, and so is the DC Universe’s “Superman: Legacy” image that Gunn is connected to direct.

One different state of affairs to think about is that Gunn remains to be utilizing among the similar actors from the earlier DCEU transferring ahead, whereas he’s recasting Superman and Batman in “Superman: Legacy” and “The Courageous and the Daring.” Viola Davis is anticipated to reprise her longtime position as Amanda Waller for DC’s new “Waller” miniseries on Max. Gunna additionally has plans to maneuver ahead with one other season of “Peacemaker.” Each these reveals would require actors coming back from the earlier DCEU period, which means the door shouldn’t be utterly shut on Gadot both.

The brand new “Paradise Misplaced” authentic sequence will likely be set on Themiscyra and can depict Diana’s household, the Amazons, and their homeland earlier than her start. The present doesn’t but have an official launch date.