Isabela Merced, who recently appeared as Hawkgirl in James Gunn‘s Superman, has shown enthusiasm about reprising her role in a potential standalone Hawkgirl movie. Although she did not confirm any current plans for such a project, Merced told TVLine that she would “absolutely” accept if James Gunn were to lead the film.
Merced highlighted her trust in Gunn’s creative approach, noting his focus on quality over profit. She said,
“Why would I ever say no to that? Especially trusting James as much as I do now with his care, and, also, he’s been really prioritizing the quality of the work as opposed to just being like, ‘What will make the most money?’”
—Isabela Merced, Actress
Merced praises James Gunn’s balance of creativity and leadership
Continuing her thoughts, Merced emphasized the importance of having a director with both artistic vision and studio experience at the helm. She explained this is why collaboration with someone like Gunn stands out as an ideal scenario, adding,
“He’s considering the creative elements, and that’s why I think having somebody as experienced as him who is also experienced in the creative side, running a studio, is a great idea. And I’m not just saying that to get my own movie. I truly believe that.”
—Isabela Merced, Actress
This perspective points to a strong confidence in Gunn’s leadership within the DC Universe’s creative direction, as he juggles the demands of both storytelling and studio management.
Superman’s success raises hopes for future DC character films
Merced’s portrayal of Hawkgirl contributes to the momentum of Superman’s financial achievements. The movie recently surpassed the domestic box office record previously held by Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman from 2016, grossing $331 million compared to the earlier $330.3 million. This milestone occurs despite Hawkgirl’s complex backstory involving reincarnation often making her a challenging character to adapt in live-action.
Alongside others like Rachel Brosnahan, who has expressed interest in exploring Lois Lane‘s potential powers and connections with Wonder Woman, the DC Universe appears ready to develop more layered superhero stories. James Gunn has already indicated that Supergirl will be the next feature following Superman, praising the script‘s strength as unmatched by others in development so far.
Looking ahead to more developments in James Gunn’s DC projects
While fans await official updates from DC, Merced’s readiness and enthusiasm for a James Gunn Hawkgirl solo movie signals promising opportunities to expand lesser-seen characters. With Gunn’s demonstrated commitment to creative quality and the studio’s recent box office success, a dedicated Hawkgirl film could soon become a realistic possibility within the DC Universe lineup.
