Deadline reports that Chris McKay (The LEGO Batman Movie) is in talks to direct Renfield, a film focusing on Dracula’s brainwashed servant. The film comes from an outline by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman with the script written by Ryan Ridley (Rick and Morty). In Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel, R.M. Renfield is an inmate at an asylum and is […]
Nightwing will likely have white eye lenses, according to director Chris McKay
One of the coolest parts of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight was the scene where Batman flips on his glowing white lenses towards the end of the film to aid him in a particularly hectic fight. The upgrade was a direct nod to the comics, and animated series, where Batman, and his extended Bat-family are […]
We may be getting Nightwing casting news this February
Although the project was absent from Warner Bros.’ recent DC Films slate announcement, it looks like we may be getting some casting news for Chris McKay’s Nightwing film this February. A fan on Twitter brought up the topic of casting, to which McKay replied his estimate for when we can expect the big news: https://twitter.com/buddboetticher/status/939946475487879168 Over […]
Nightwing director Chris McKay on what makes DC films unique
Nightwing director Chris McKay feels that there is a key difference that helps DC films stand out from the shadow of Marvel Studios. Chatting with Metro.Us, the director shared his thoughts… “Warner Bros is a more director-driven studio. Period. The end. More than any other studio you’re ever going to work at. Just look at […]
Chris Pratt to star in sci-fi Ghost Draft for The LEGO Batman Movie director
Deadline is reporting that Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt has signed on to star in the sci-fi film Ghost Draft, which is being directed by Chris McKay (The LEGO Batman Movie) for Skydance Media. The film, which is being eyed as a potential franchise, has been in development for several years and follows […]
The LEGO Batman Movie’s Chris McKay to direct Jonny Quest movie
The Wrap is reporting that The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay is set to reunite with Warner Bros. on a live-action feature film adaptation of the classic Hanna-Barbera animated series Jonny Quest. The show, which launched with a TV series between 1964 and 1965, follows a young boy called Jonny Quest who travels around […]
Nightwing director says the DC movie is still alive
It’s been over 20 months now since it was first announced that The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay would be taking the reins on a live-action Nightwing movie for the DC Extended Universe. Although McKay was quite active in teasing his plans in the early days following the news, things have certainly fallen silent […]
Nightwing director shoots down reports that Zac Efron has been cast as Dick Grayson
Last year, The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay stated that Warner Bros. and DC Films would be “casting a wide net” to fill the role of Dick Grayson in the planned live-action Nightwing movie, with McKay subsequently stating in February that work on the script was ongoing, and we shouldn’t expect to hear casting […]
Nightwing director explains why the film wasn’t part of Warner’s DC slate at Comic-Con
During the San Diego Comic-Con last month, Warner Bros. unveiled its next slate of DC Extended Universe movies, although there were several notable omissions, including the long-rumoured Man of Steel 2, Cyborg, Gotham City Sirens and Nightwing. Director David Ayer has already debunked rumours that he’s off Gotham City Sirens, and now Nightwing helmer Chris […]
Nightwing director reveals what he’s looking for when casting Dick Grayson
Back in February of this year it was announced that The LEGO Batman Movie helmer Chris McKay is set to swap the world of DC animation for the live-action DC Extended Universe as director on a Nightwing feature, and the filmmaker has been speaking on Twitter about the appeal of the character and what he’s […]
