Skyler Gisondo Reacts to James Gunn, Peter Safran’s DC Exits: “There’s a Lot I Still Don’t Know”

Francis Lawrence, director of the 2005 film “Constantine” starring Keanu Reeves, expressed renewed optimism for a sequel after James Gunn and Peter Safran left DC Studios. In an interview with Collider, Lawrence revealed that the team behind “Constantine” has been working on the sequel for over two decades, facing various roadblocks.

The original “Constantine” team is eager to proceed, but they need the backing of Paramount, Warner, or the new leadership at DC Studios to make it happen. Lawrence also suggested that DC Studios, now under Skydance, could potentially produce both his sequel and a new iteration of the Hellblazer comic-book series. Despite previous reports suggesting a new “Constantine” film was in development, led by filmmaker Francis Galluppi, its current status remains uncertain due to the recent departures of Gunn and Safran.

The focus of DC Studios is now on high-profile projects such as Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, and other major franchises, with new director Jeremy Latcham likely prioritizing those films.