With multiple projects in the pipeline for the newly constructed DCU , James Gunn is assuring fans that, among them, is a long-gestating series focused on Task Force X leader Amanda Waller, originated onscreen by Oscar winner Viola Davis in 2016’s Suicide Squad.
Speaking to People in a recent interview , the Superman helmer confirmed he and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran are still “working on” the show.
He said, “We’re working on it, so we’ll see what happens. Some things have moved faster than others. Waller’s not been the fastest. But I can’t wait to see Viola put on their Waller pants again.”
Gunn is echoing sentiments both he and Safran expressed back in February , telling Deadline then that Waller — about the amoral U.S. government espionage director who dispa