The DC heroes, which began as the teenaged sidekicks of their more famous and iconic counterparts, are getting their own live-action feature from the James Gunn and Peter Safran-led DC Studios.
The comic book movie division of Warner Bros. Discovery has tapped Ana Nogueira to pen the screenplay for the project. The hiring further ensconces the actress and playwright-turned scribe into the DC family as she is already writing “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” for the newly-formed studio.
But don’t get excited just yet. Because this project is probably many years away. I mean, How can you have a movie about teen sidekicks when you haven’t established the actual adult heroes yet?
The Teen Titans first appeared in 1964 in comic book form, And the group’s early roster included; Robin (Batman), Kid Flash (Flash), Speedy (Green Arrow), Aqualad (Aquaman), and Wonder Girl (Wonder Woman)… But the current day roster of young adults, known as just “Titans”, includes; Nightwing, grown up Robin. Alien powerhouse Starfire, Shape-shifting Beast Boy. Supernatural Raven. A half-powered Superboy. And Wonder Girl on occasion.
TITANS did get the live-action treatment already, as a streaming series on MAX. And though the show had a lot of potential, it never really lived up to that potential. With uneven seasons that often had more lows than highs. And the final season of the series was a total blown opportunity.
Also, there are two animated series based on the team, both worth a watch.
And so, while the news of a new live action feature, where they get the story right, is exciting, I think we’re at least 7+ years away from that ever happening. If it happens at all.