

That project never came to fruition, and the other attempt was actually to be a collaboration between Patty Jenkins and Zack Snyder that would have also focused on Themyscira before Diana Prince.
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One included a concept developed by CW Network appropriately titled Amazon, which would have essentially been Diana Prince's version of Smallville, which was a relatively popular Superman origin series back in the early 2000s. There were only a couple other attempts at an origin story of Wonder Woman and/or the Amazons.

This is essentially to be the first, true, big-budget experiment of an origin series that hard focuses on the home world of a mythological or otherworldly comic superhero. In his announcement, Gunn likened the framework of the series to HBO's landmark fantasy epic Game of Thrones, where the audience will get to see the true origins and inner workings of Wonder Woman's homeland.Īmong the many new projects that Gunn has lined up for the DCU going forward, it's safe to say that with good casting, writing, and overall execution, Paradise Lost is likely to be a big standout. Instead, the series will focus on Themyscira from more of a historical and mythological standpoint, following the many generations of Amazonians who built and shaped the mystical island archipelago, and all of the adventures, drama and politics involved within. The premise of Paradise Lost will take place well before the events of Patty Jenkins' debut film Wonder Woman (2017), and thus will not include Gal Gadot who formerly played the Amazonian heroine, or Diana Prince for that matter. Related: James Gunn Debunks Wonder Woman Rumor, Confirms Character Will Appear in DCU's Early Years While no release date window was given, the series will premiere on HBO Max alongside other planned DC projects. Per a report from Comicbook, Gunn revealed a new series titled Paradise Lost, which essentially will be a Themyscira-focused "Wonder Woman prequel". Among them is one that fans have been especially anxious to hear about, though it may not be quite what was expected. Emmy Award-winning documentary exploring the horrific killing of three children as part of an. Earlier today, James Gunn finally gave formal announcement on the DCU's newly revamped lineup of now-confirmed projects. Watch Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills.
