New Gods movie production status is currently Development
March 16, 2018 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'
Plot: What's the story about?
The New Gods are natives of the twin planets of New Genesis and Apokolips. New Genesis is an idyllic planet ruled by the Highfather, while Apokolips is a dystopia ruled by the tyrant Darkseid. New Genesis and Apokolips call themselves gods, living outside of normal time and space in a realm known as the Fourth World.
modified plot formulation from variety.com
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Who stars in New Gods: Cast List
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Who's making New Gods: Crew List
A look at the New Gods behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ava DuVernay last directed Origin and A Wrinkle in Time.
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Production: What we know about New Gods?
Key Facts
- Ava DuVernay said previously her favorite superhero was “Big Barda [for] Many reasons”. Big Barda is one of the New Gods (Deadline.com, 3/15/18).
- Kario Salem (Chasing Mavericks) will write the script; he’ll craft the narrative and work closely with Ava DuVernay (Deadline.com, 3/15/18).
- Created and designed by Jack Kirby, the comic was first released in 1971.
- Based on the DC Comics series of the same name.
Filming Timeline
- 2018 - March: The film was set to Development status.
New Gods Release Date: When is the film coming out?
New Gods is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,434 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Shrek 5 and Sesame Street.