David Callaham to Write ‘Wonder Woman’ Sequel for Warner Bros and DC
Script to be based on treatment written by DC President Geoff Johns and director Patty Jenkins
Umberto Gonzalez | September 13, 2017 @ 3:19 PM
Last Updated: September 13, 2017 @ 3:32 PM
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“The Expendables” screenwriter David Callaham will write the “Wonder Woman” sequel screenplay, an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap.
The script will be based on a treatment written by DC Entertainment President Geoff Johns and “Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins. Callaham’s hiring comes on the heels of Jenkins recently closing her deal to the direct the sequel. Jenkins hand picked Callaham to write the sequel.
TheWrap previously confirmed that, like “Wonder Woman,” “Wonder Woman 2” will be a period piece, with Princess Diana facing off against the Soviet Union during the 1980s.
Other details, including which characters from Wonder Woman lore may appear have not yet been disclosed, but it’s notable that WB still has an option for Chris Pine, who played love interest Steve Trevor.
Given that (Spoiler Alert) Trevor dies during the events of “Wonder Woman,” bringing him back might be a stretch. But then again, the world in which it takes place features living gods from Greek mythology.
“Wonder Woman” was extremely well received by audiences and critics and is considered a righting-of-the-ship for the DC Extended Universe after mixed receptions that previous entires “Batman V Superman” and “Suicide Squad” received. Though both films saw big box office, but were criticized for having an excessively grim tone (in the case of “BvS”) and an incoherent plot (in the case of “Suicide Squad”). Reaction to “Batman V Superman” so affected Warner Bros. that it initiated a reorganization of the DC films division in May, 2016.
Along with “The Expendables,” Callham received a story by credit on the 2014 monster movie “Godzilla” and worked on a reboot of “The Wolfman” for Universal. Callaham is also a writer-executive producer of the Amazon action comedy series “Jean Claude van Johnson.”
The film is slated for release on Dec. 13, 2019.
Callaham is repped by UTA, Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment and Hansen Jacobson.
8 Villains 'Wonder Woman' Could Face in The Sequel (Photos)
With the success of "Wonder Woman," Warner Bros. wants to get you a sequel as soon as possible -- and every great story needs a villain. Here's who Diana might face in "Wonder Woman 2."
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1. Medusa In one of the most popular storylines from the "Wonder Woman" comics, Diana faced off against the Gorgon Medusa in a battle to the death inside Yankee Stadium. Of course it was broadcast worldwide.
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2. Cheetah British archaeologist Barbra Minerva, aka Cheetah, is another of Wonder Woman's most popular foes in the comics. Her comic look probably won't work for a sequel, so a cinematic upgrade would be needed.
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3. Deimos Deimos is the God of Terror and also the son of Ares, the God of War from the first film. Deimos could look to avenge Ares in the sequel.
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4. Circe The evil sorceress was almost the villain in the first film, but didn't make the final cut. In the comics, she has teamed up with DC bad guys like Lex Luthor.
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5. Giganta One of Wonder Woman's more classic foes is a brilliant scientist, Dr. Doris Zeul, who managed to hijack the body of a circus performer with the power to increase her size.
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6. Genocide Wonder Woman's version of Superman-killer Doomsday, Genocide defeated Wonder Woman in their first ever battle -- and even stole the lasso of truth.
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7. Maxwell Lord Both cunning and ruthless, Max Lord is Wonder Woman's version of Lex Luthor. Lord was so villainous, Wonder Woman snapped his neck in the comics.
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8. Doctor Psycho The misogynistic Doctor Psycho seeks to dominate women with his mind- control powers. He once targeted Steve Trevor in order to mess with Wonder Woman's emotions.
Now that Wonder Woman has faced off against Ares, TheWrap takes a look at possible villains she could face next in the sequel
With the success of "Wonder Woman," Warner Bros. wants to get you a sequel as soon as possible -- and every great story needs a villain. Here's who Diana might face in "Wonder Woman 2."