Batgirl star speaks out after $90m movie shelved
Batgirl star speaks out after $90m movie shelved – the film’s star Leslie Grace has spoken out for the first time since the shocking news that the $90m DC movie won’t ever be released. According to the Post, the film’s cast and crew had not been informed that the studio was ditching the movie – which had already been filmed and was in post-production.
The actress shared behind-the-scenes footage from the movie and said she was “proud” of the film in her first social media post since the news.
I am proud of the love, hard work, and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film
“Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movie ‘Batgirl,’ I am proud of the love, hard work, and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over seven months in Scotland,” she wrote in her Instagram post.
“I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!”
Her post came just hours after Batgirl directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah released their own statement about the unexpected scrapping of the movie.
‘Saddened and shocked’ by shelving of Batgirl
The directing duo said they were “saddened and shocked” by the fate of the film – which reportedly cost closer to $100 million to make and starred Micheal Keaton, JK Simmons and Brendan Fraser.
“We still can’t believe it. As directors, it is critical that our work be shown to audiences, and while the film was far from finished, we wish that fans all over the world would have had the opportunity to see and embrace the final film themselves,” they wrote.
We still can’t believe it.
“Our amazing cast and crew did a tremendous job and worked so hard to bring Batgirl to life. We are forever grateful to have been part of that team,” they added.
The filmmakers thanked their cast, “especially the great Leslie Grace, who portrayed Batgirl with so much passion, dedication, and humanity.”
“In any case, as huge fans of Batman since we were little kids, it was a privilege and an honor to have been a part of the DCEU, even if it was for a brief moment. Batgirl For Life,” El Arbi and Fallah added.
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