McLovin Meets Mayhem: Is the DCU Turning Deathstroke & Bane into a Buddy Comedy?
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Polygon reports that *Superbad* director Greg Mottola is the top choice to helm a DCU film starring Deathstroke and Bane, sparking speculation that the formidable villains might be getting a surprising buddy-comedy treatment.
Alright, gather 'round, mates, because my digital tea leaves are showing some absolutely wild patterns in the DCU crystal ball this week. If you thought you had a handle on James Gunn's grand vision, well, prepare for a gentle, yet delightful, mind-bend.
So, word on the digital street, courtesy of a scoop from Tomas Franzese over at Polygon, is that Greg Mottola, the bloke who gave us *Superbad* (yeah, *that* *Superbad*), is reportedly the frontrunner to direct a film starring none other than Deathstroke and Bane. Now, if your brain just did a little backflip and landed with a confused 'eh?!', you're not alone, mate. This is like finding out your favourite grimdark RPG dungeon master, who usually runs campaigns where the only laughter is maniacal, just decided to throw in a musical number featuring the lich.
Mottola's not a complete stranger to the DC sandbox, having directed a couple of episodes for *Peacemaker*'s second season – which, fair play, has its share of comedic beats. But Deathstroke, the ultimate mercenary assassin, and Bane, the formidable genius who famously broke the Bat? These aren't exactly known for their stand-up routines, unless you count Bane's 'breaking your spine' monologue as performance art. Bloody hell, the implications!
What makes this even more intriguing, or perhaps just gloriously chaotic, is that we're still waiting for a proper *Brave and the Bold* Batman flick to give these notorious baddies some solid DCU context. Yet, here we are, potentially getting a Deathstroke/Bane team-up movie before Bruce Wayne even properly cleans up Gotham's laundry. It’s a bit like getting the endgame bosses before you've even cleared the tutorial dungeon, isn't it?
We've seen 'em before, of course. Tom Hardy's Bane was iconic in *The Dark Knight Rises*, and Joe Manganiello gave us a tantalising glimpse of Deathstroke in both flavours of *Justice League*. But a *buddy comedy*? That's the vibe Mottola's involvement is strongly hinting at, according to the report. Can you imagine? Deathstroke trying to teach Bane how to properly assemble flat-pack furniture, or Bane struggling with a grocery list while Deathstroke critiques his choice of artisanal cheese.
And here's the kicker: we've also got a *Clayface* movie reportedly leaning full-tilt into the horror genre. So, the DCU is potentially giving us a horror flick for one villain and a laugh-riot for two others, all before the main hero even gets his solo cinematic outing. My brain cells are doing a cha-cha, trying to keep up with the genre whiplash.
Now, before we all start drafting fan-fiction where Deathstroke accidentally sets off a banana peel trap and Bane tries to teach him the proper way to order a latte, remember this is all still in the 'reportedly' phase. Deadline, the source of Polygon's report, notes the script isn't even finalised, so plot specifics are more fluid than a freshly spawned slime monster in a dungeon crawl.
But hey, it's genuinely intriguing, isn't it? It shows DC Studios isn't afraid to roll the dice and try something genuinely unexpected with their cinematic universe. And in a world of predictable reboots, a little bit of optimistically chaotic wizardry like this might just be what the multiverse ordered. What do you reckon, mates? Are we ready for a Deathstroke/Bane road trip? My popcorn is ready, just in case.
*Original scoop came via Tomas Franzese at Polygon.*
Tags: DCU, Superhero Films, Gaming Culture, Industry Buzz, Film Adaptation
Original article: Polygon