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Guillermo del Toro Working On DC 'Dark Universe' Movie

The 'Pacific Rim' director talks about the cast of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK heading to the big screen.

Look out, Marvel Studios! It appears that Warner Bros. is also aiming to create a cohesive movieverse for their comic book properties. While chatting with IGN, Hellboy director Guillermo del Toro confirmed an old rumor -- he's working on a DC movie currently being called Dark Universe.

I'm writing the outline and we already are in talks with a writer. A very, very good writer. I think people are going to be happy with who we have chosen and he accepted.

Regarding the roster, the director named Swamp Thing, The Demon, Deadman, John Constantine, The Spectre, Zatanna and Zatara.

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When asked if the success of The Avengers motivated Warner Bros to move forward with their comic properties, del Toro says the studio had plans before Marvel's team-up dominated the box office.

He seemed quite excited about the writer... who do you think it'll be and how do you feel about this team heading to the silver screen? Be sure to check out our Comic Vine page for the team to do your homework on the characters!

Source: IGN

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I'm guessing Peter Milligan. Where did he go after launching Justice League Dark?

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Bring him back pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease ;)

Hellllllllllll no. Unless he does a British accent.

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The Teem Roster will Beat the crap out of the Avengers.

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Cool.

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Okay this sounds interesting. I might start reading JLDark again.

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@MarioBoza said:

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Bring him back pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease ;)

The winking face means you're kidding right? Right? RIGHT?! I trust Guillermo Del Toro to finally give the fans an accurate John Constantine. The LEAST he can do is keep him friggin' British. However, the blonde hair and chain smoking would do nicely as well. Haven't read a single issue of JLD (namely because of the rebooting of Constantine) but I'm excited about this.

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Deadman? Zatanna? Spectre?

Holy sh*t.

Sign me up.

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I'm seconding the opinion of not believing til I see a trailer.

AND AS FOR YOU, @MarioBoza said:

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Bring him back pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease ;)

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Could be good but there would be some set up needed if it is only one movie especially if Man of Steel and Justice League are successful.

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I just came. God I hope this movie isn't shelved.

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Which Zatara?

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Ok its really cool that Del Toro is going to make this but I'm I think only one that thinks JLD is an odd choice for a movie? I mean the books sales are not that high and a casual movie goer would know none of the characters. I am looking forward to it but I am confused.

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This writer? PleasebeNeilPleasebeNeilPleasebeNeil!

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I'm Effin Pumped!

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Is Etrigan in Justice League Dark?
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Bring him back pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease ;)

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Nice to see DC is giving someone besides Batman and Superman a movie

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And yet no Wonder Woman, Flash or Aquaman movie. I just don't understand DC movies sometimes. Don't get me wrong this project sounds magnificent and right up my alley but you gotta wonder does no one in Hollywood want to make a movie based on DC heavy hitters ? Or did Green Lantern kill that interest ?

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I'm guessing Scott Snyder.... But I don't know anything.

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Could be neat. Was wondering about Swamp Thing movies the other day

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That is so cool.

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Sounds awesome.

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I haven't read it, but yay I guess?

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I have faith in Del Toro, but i'll believe this movie is happening when I see a trailer.

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Del Toro would be perfect for a JLA Dark (ish) adaption... Strange that it seems it might come out a year or so after the original JLA. Would have thought it would be years after (if at all).

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Wow x1000. Swamp Thing, Constantine, Spectre, and Zatanna? Nerdgasm.

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@k4tzm4n: Ahem...:P
 
Yeah I heard about this. let's see what happens.
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This should be amazing with Del Toro behind the wheel! Looking forward!