A new live-action Batgirl is heading to the DC Extended Universe courtesy of Warner Bros. and DC Films, and actress Leslie Grace (In the Heights) – who is set to take on the iconic role of Barbara Gordon – has taken to social media to announce that filming has wrapped on the HBO Max Original […]
J.K. Simmons on his “complete surprise” over Commissioner Gordon return in Batgirl movie
After missing out on The Batman following Ben Affleck’s departure, J.K. Simmons would certainly have been forgiven for assuming his time as Gotham City Police Commissioner James Gordon had been restricted to a single outing back in 2017’s Justice League. However, Simmons has found himself donning the ‘tache once more as he reprised the role […]
Fiery Batgirl set photos featuring Leslie Grace’s Barbara Gordon and Brendan Fraser’s Firefly
Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Batgirl has been shooting in Glasgow this week, with much of the time devoted to an action sequence which sees Leslie Grace’s titular hero coming to the rescue following an explosive arson attack by the film’s villain Firefly, played by Brendan Fraser of The Mummy and Doom Patrol fame. Check […]
Barbara Gordon prepares for action in Batgirl set photos
Last week, Warner Bros. and DC Films officially unveiled the first look at In the Heights actress Leslie Grace in full costume as Batgirl from the upcoming HBO Max movie, and with filming continuing on the streets of Glasgow, Scotland, we’ve now got a few set photos and video showing Barbara Gordon out on patrol […]
First look at Leslie Grace’s Batgirl from the HBO Max DCEU movie
With set photos already having begun to emerge, Batgirl star has jumped the gun on potential leakers by revealing the first official look at her in costume. Check it out here… Grace shared the first look over her Twitter with a quote from the graphic novel Batgirl: Year One by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty. The costume is […]
HBO Max’s Batgirl movie adds Jacob Scipio, J.K. Simmons confirmed for Commissioner Gordon return
Gotham City has just grown as Deadline reports Jacob Scipio (Bad Boys for Life) has joined the Batgirl film for HBO Max. He’ll star alongside In The Heights‘ Leslie Grace, who dons the cape and cowl as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl. Scipio reunites with his Bad Bays for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who are directing for Warner Bros. […]
Batgirl star Leslie Grace confirms that Batman won’t appear in the HBO Max movie
Some three and a half years after Joss Whedon “stepped down” from the director’s chair, Warner Bros. and DC Films are pushing ahead with their plans for a Batgirl movie, with Bad Boys For Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah set to direct Leslie Grace (In the Heights) as Barbara Gordon for an […]
Leslie Grace cast as Batgirl in HBO Max movie
We previously reported that the hunt for a new Batgirl was underway. Last we heard, it was down to three choices, and now we’ve learned they’ve made the final pick. Leslie Grace will star as Batgirl in an upcoming film for HBO Max. The Wrap initially broke the story, and The Hollywood Reporter went on […]
The search for HBO Max’s Batgirl narrows down to three choices
Batgirl is coming to DC Films, and Warner Bros. is on the hunt for its leading lady. The three names in the running for the role in the HBO Max Original film are Isabela Merced, Zoey Deutch, and Leslie Grace. Each of them are budding names in the industry, all coming off some pretty solid […]
Movie Review – In The Heights (2021)
In the Heights. 2021 Directed by Jon. M Chu Starring Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Olga Merediz, Jimmy Smits, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Dascha Polanco, Marc Anthony, Ariana Greenblatt, and Noah Catala. SYNOPSIS: The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the […]