James Gunn teases big surprise for Amanda Waller fans

James Gunn, best known for directing the Guardians of the Galaxy films for Marvel Studios, has shared a surprising update for DC fans.

The 59-year-old filmmaker revealed that Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller is set to return, though it may take longer than anticipated.

Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Peacemaker Season 2 premiere, he disclosed that he and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran are still finalising plans for the long-awaited Waller spin-off.

“We're working on it, so we'll see what happens,” Gunn said.

“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 explained why Peacemaker sequel premiered before the Waller series, citing “shuffling” for “a variety of reasons” in a now-deleted X post.

“Unlike most studios, we’ll never start production on a project if the script isn’t finished. Quality is the utmost priority,” he added.

Safran admitted earlier this year that the Amanda Waller project has faced hurdles.

Waller has been a bumpy road,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. 

What movie made James Gunn famous?

Gunn first gained recognition as the screenwriter for major studio blockbusters, including both live-action Scooby-Doo films.

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