ActorLeslie Gracehas shared a new video featuring a compilation of various behind-the-scenes moments from the now canceledBatgirlmovie onTiktok. The actor can be seen throwing punches, hanging from a harness, sitting in a makeup chair, and generally having fun on the set. Though the video surely makes you wonder about all the action sequences that we’ll never get to see fully realized.In August, Warner Bros Discovery canceled the straight to HBO Max feature for tax purposes. Made byBilall FallahandAdil El Arbion a budget of $90 million the movie was near completion in the post-production stage. The controversial decision not only took the talents involved in the movie by surprise but also met with fans' disapproval who rallied for the movie to be released. The decision comes after Warner Bros merged with Discovery earlier this year as new CEODavid Zaslavdecided to make some sweeping changes in the production of scripted content. His reasoning stood that the studio was not going to put a movie out unless “we believe in it.” Furthermore, the streaming service HBO Max is to be merged with Discovery+, a reality TV-focused platform, in near future.Reportedly, the president of DC Films,Walter Hamadawas pushed to seek counsel and was on the brink of leaving however, he hasdecided to stay backtill the release ofDwayne Johnson’s upcomingBlack Adam. Ever since the new regime came into effect many fan-favorite features were axed however, DC fans and cast members alike did not take too well to the decision. Cast members likeBrendan FraserandMichael Keatonhave come forward in recent times to show their disappointment towards the cancelation. Along with featuring Grace as the first Afro-Latina Batgirl (a.k.a Barbara Gordon), the movie would have seen Fraser as villain Firefly and would have marked Keaton’s return to Batman’s cape and cowl. With a female lead, not only wouldBatgirlhave been a huge step in an inclusive direction for superhero films, but it also promised to put marginalized voices on display with itsdiverse casting.RELATED:‘Batgirl’: Ivory Aquino Shares Behind-the-Scenes Video of Cancelled Film’s Stunt SequenceWBD’s unprecedented decision not only took fans, cast and crew by surprise but also garnered various responses from the industry itself, many of them now rethinking the movie-making business as well as talent relations. Meanwhile, the studio is now upholding features like Johnson’sBlack Adam,Ezra Miller’sThe Flash,Zachary Levi’sShazam! Fury of the Godsand theJames Wan-directedAquaman and the Lost KingdomstarringJason Momoa.You can take a look at the behind-the-scenes video below:
