According to Deadline, among the actresses to be tested in the role of Barbara Gordon are: Zoey Deutch ( Academy of Vampires, Zombieland: Bullets in the Head ), Isabela Merced ( Dora and the City of Gold ), Haley Lu Richardson ( Three steps apart ) and Leslie Grace – A newcomer to the industry.
HBO’s original live action film from seasoned directors Adil El Arbi ( Ms. Marvel ) and Bilall Fallah ( Birds of the Night (and the fantastic emancipation of a certain Harley Quinn) ) and screenwriter Christina Hodson ( The Flash ) is yet another DC Comics adaptation to debut at VOD platform.
The original plans for Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham City policeman Jim Gordon in a Batgirl costume, included her appearance in Ben Affleck’s unrealized Batman movie. According to Joe Manganielli, who is set to play Deathstroke’s killer there, the superhero would team up with the Batman in a climactic battle against the villain.
Batgirl has appeared on the screen several times. She was first seen on the 1960s Batman series , starring Yvonne Craig. She then starred in the 1997 movie Batman and Robin , played by Alicia Silverstone. She was also featured in the TV series from Warner Bros. – Birds of the Night (played by Dina Meyer), from 2002.
It is not yet known when Batgirl will make her debut on HBO Max, as WarnerMedia has still not confirmed the release date of the film.
