DC Studios is developing live-action Bane and Deathstroke movie

Co-CEO of DC Studios James Gunn AND Pietro Safran are producing a live-action film centered on DC characters Bane and Deathstroke.

The film’s screenplay is currently being written by Matthew Hortonwho also worked on the next Marvel Studios film Captain America: Brave New World movie.

No director has been named at this time and there are no details to share regarding the plot. It will be interesting to see what is planned for this story.

Bane is one of Batman’s most formidable villains, known for his immense physical strength and brilliant intellect. Born into the harsh environment of Peña Duro, a prison on the island of Santa Prisca, Bane’s life was shaped by violence and survival.

His upbringing forced him to become physically powerful and mentally sharp, eventually becoming the prison’s best inmate. What sets Bane apart from other villains is his use of the drug Venom, which amplifies his strength to superhuman levels.

Beyond his physical prowess, Bane is a master strategist, able to analyze and exploit his opponents’ weaknesses. His most iconic moment in DC Comics comes when he breaks Batman’s back in the “Knightfall” storyline, symbolizing his ability to defeat not only Batman’s body, but also his spirit.

Unlike many of Batman’s other enemies, who are often motivated by madness or chaos, Bane operates with a methodical purpose. His intelligence also rivals that of Batman, and he is often seen as a mirror image of the Dark Knight, someone who has risen from a traumatic past to become powerful but has chosen a path of evil.

Deathstroke, also known as Slade Wilson, is a complex and tough villain. A former military officer who volunteered for an experimental procedure, Slade was enhanced with superhuman strength, agility, and regenerative abilities, making him one of the DC Universe’s deadliest mercenaries and assassins.

As a master tactician and expert in various forms of combat, Deathstroke has clashed with superheroes such as Batman, Green Arrow, and the Teen Titans. His personal vendetta against the Titans is fueled by the tragic death of his son, for which Slade holds the team partially responsible. His cold and calculated approach to both life and battle makes him an unpredictable and implacable foe.

Despite being a ruthless killer, Deathstroke is often depicted as having a code of honor and a sense of morality that add depth to his character. He struggles with his fragmented home life, particularly his relationships with his children, who often become trapped in his violent world.

This duality, both as a heartless villain and a tragic figure shaped by personal loss and duty, elevates Deathstroke beyond a typical antagonist, making him one of DC’s most compelling antiheroes.

The question is: will the creative team be able to take these two characters and build a strong story for them, one that audiences will want to go see in the cinema?

Source: THR