After the announcement that James Gunn and Peter Safran had stepped down as co‑heads of DC Studios, director Francis Lawrence said he now feels a “renewed hope” for a long‑awaited sequel to the 2005 action‑horror film Constantine, which was inspired by the comic series Hellblazer.
The leadership change at DC has opened a new window for projects that had previously been stalled. Lawrence, who helmed the original film, noted that the departure of the studio heads could bring fresh momentum to the franchise.
Speaking to Variety, Lawrence said, “Not that I want anybody to lose their jobs, so this is not like a schadenfreude kind of thing, but I …” The director went on to suggest that the people at DC had been an impediment to moving the sequel forward.
“Constantine” was released in 2005 and starred Keanu Reeves as the reluctant demon hunter. The film’s future had been uncertain for years, with no clear path to a second installment.
With the new leadership at DC, Lawrence expressed optimism that the studio’s priorities might shift, potentially allowing the sequel to be revisited.
While the details of a possible Constantine 2 remain unconfirmed, the director’s comments suggest that the project may finally move beyond the obstacles that previously held it back.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
