The director of the in-development Nightwing movie has teased a “wholly original” take on the Dick Grayson character. There are, as always, myriad superhero movies in development, from both Marvel and DC that fans around the world are eager to uncover details about. One of those very films is DC’s Nightwing, directed by Chris McKay. […]
Nightwing director dismisses Dick Grayson casting speculation
Yesterday rumours started circulating that Power Rangers and Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery may have been cast in the title role of Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Nightwing solo movie, with the speculation stemming from a social media post the young actor made, and quickly deleted. Well, it seems the speculation is wide of the […]
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 McKay reveals his “badass” take on Nightwing, will employ “real stuntwork” rather than CGI
Chris McKay recently talked with Collider, at the press day for The LEGO Ninjago Movie (a film he worked as producer upon after previously directing The LEGO Batman Movie) about his new project with Warner Bros. and DC – the highly anticipated big screen outing for Nightwing, defender of Blüdhaven and Batman’s right hand man. Whilst many […]
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 […]
Exclusive interview with Chris McKay on The LEGO Batman Movie and LEGO Universe
Tai Freligh interviews director Chris McKay… Chris McKay has an extensive background in television work, including editing, directing, producing, animation and visual effects. He is best known for his editing work early on for Robot Chicken and Moral Orel before later adding directing to his resume. He was animation co-director on The LEGO Movie with Phil Lord and Christopher […]
Warner Bros. wants The Legend of Tarzan writer for Suicide Squad 2
As Warner Bros. searches for a director for the sequel to Suicide Squad – even going so far as to offer Mel Gibson the job – it seems the studio is now close to hiring a writer for the script. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Adam Cozad has entered negotiations with the studio to pen the […]
The LEGO Batman Movie director on the appeal of a live-action Nightwing movie
Last week it was announced that director Chris McKay is set to follow-up his animated DC adventure The LEGO Batman Movie by making the jump to the live-action DC Extended Universe to bring Dick Grayson’s Nightwing to the big screen. And speaking to the Shanlian on Batman podcast (via Screen Rant), McKay has been chatting about […]
The LEGO Batman Movie director to helm live-action Nightwing film
According to The Hollywood Reporter, The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay is in talks with Warner Bros. to helm a live-action Nightwing movie based on a script to be written by Bill Dubuque (The Accountant). The Nightwing character is best known as the first Robin to Batman. Dick Grayson was the youngest member of a family […]
