DC's long-awaited Swamp Thing movie is finally moving forward, despite recent delays and reshuffling within the DCU's release schedule. The confirmation has sparked excitement among fans after months of uncertainty. James Mangold, the director behind award-winning biographical dramas like Walk the Line and Logan, is still invested in the project. DC Studios' co-CEO James Gunn recently clarified in an interview with Rolling Stone that Mangold is 'still invested' in the adaptation and that his agreement with Paramount will not affect his other commitments. During the interview, Gunn directly addressed whether Mangold's recent partnership with Paramount would impact his work on Swamp Thing. He confirmed that it would not, firmly stating, 'No, no, it doesn't.' Gunn went on to emphasize that the project is still moving forward. He said, 'We've talked to him. He's still invested. So we'll see. Some things take a long time. We'll see what happens.' Mangold was one of the first big filmmakers linked to the DCU in early 2023, shortly after Gunn announced the universe's first chapter, Gods and Monsters. However, his schedule has kept him busy with other commitments, like A Complete Unknown and High Side, the first project under his Paramount deal. Several projects in DC Studios' first slate of films and TV shows have seen production delays and scheduling changes. But now, Gunn has confirmed that the Swamp Thing is not one of the projects that have been shelved or canceled. So, fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to seeing the long-awaited film.
