At Warner is developing a DC Comics "Plastic Man" movie.
Plastic Man has been in the works since 2018, but the latest news is that they have found a new writer. Newcomer screenwriter Kate Vasco will be responsible for producing a female lead version. It's unclear if the DC hero will be rewritten as a woman.
Vasco is known for writing stories of powerful women. She is best known for her adaptation of Queen of the Air, which starred "Harley Quinn" Margot Robbie. More recently, Vasco also had an untitled fairy tale project at Disney that is said to subvert the classic princess story.
The "Plastic Man" O'Brien was originally a member of a criminal gang nicknamed "Eel". Until he was left to death by his companions in a robbery, he was immersed in an unknown chemical liquid, which gave him the ability to stretch and contract at will, as well as regeneration, anti-aging and other abilities.
Plastic Man wasn't originally a character for DC Comics, it was created by Jack Cole in 1941 for Quality Comics. In 1956, when Quality Comics went out of business, DC bought many characters, including Plastic Man.
The comic book character is widely loved for his witty behavior and the comedic effects he brings to the Justice League.
There is also an endless stream of casting and self-nominated actors, including John Magnonny, Marlon Waynes, etc., and the audience also recommended Kim Carey to play. Of course, dc may also be replaced by a woman this time.
Previously, Ben Schwartz had publicly stated that he was interested in playing the role, saying that the potential of the role was comparable to that of "Deadpool". Coincidentally, two years ago there was a media interview with "Thunder Shazam! When director David F. Sandberg was interested in directing, he claimed that if Ben Schwartz came to play, he would.
Superhero movies have become a saturated field, and studios have been trying to find new ways to interpret them beyond the typical comic book hero story. Marvel launched a "Ms. Marvel" series that can change its appearance and size, and DC is also very likely to launch a female version of "Plastic Man".
While the Marvel Universe has dominated at the box office in recent years, it seems that Warner's DC Universe will also be unique over time and potentially benefit from its upcoming offbeat movies.