- Primary Subject: DC Studios TV Slate Changes (Paradise Lost & Waller)
- Key Update: DC Studios has halted active development on the Wonder Woman prequel series Paradise Lost and the Viola Davis-led Amanda Waller spinoff.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: August 13, 2026
- Quick Answer: DC Studios paused Paradise Lost and Waller to reprioritize their TV lineup for projects like Lanterns, though future reactivation remains possible.
DC Studios has pulled the plug on the development of the Wonder Woman prequel series and the Amanda Waller spinoff series.
The studio, headed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, has been developing several films and TV shows that are part of the DCU franchise. Fans are looking forward to seeing what's in store for the future and which other DC characters they plan to give a spotlight to.
However, as it turns out, two projects that have been in long development are no longer part of the slate.
Why DC Studios Are Pulling the Plug on Wonder Woman Prequel and Amanda Waller TV Shows
The Ankler reported that the Wonder Woman prequel series Paradise Lost and the Amanda Waller series are no longer in active development at DC Studios.
No reason was stated for why the studio pulled the plug on the TV projects, but the report claims they are no longer priorities and that they will focus instead on other projects.
The Amanda Waller series would have brought back Viola Davis as the fan-favorite character, and it would have taken place after the events of Peacemaker. Christal Henry was working on the script.
Meanwhile, Paradise Lost is a prequel series that would focus on the scheming and power struggles on the island of Themyscira before the birth of Wonder Woman. Kira Snyder and Janet Lin were writing the project.
Despite that, there is still a possibility that DC Studios will put them back into active development in the future as they assess the television slate in the DCU, so fans should not lose hope.
What's Next in the DCU Franchise
Up next in the DCU slate is the upcoming series Lanterns, which will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on August 16. It will consist of eight episodes.
It follows new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery with cosmic ties as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Meanwhile, on the theatrical side, next in the DCU slate is Clayface, a body horror movie that will arrive in theaters on October 23. It stars Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie.
It explores the origins of the titular Batman villain as it unravels one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition.
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