Overview
- In a new interview, del Toro outlined his planned lineup inspired by Constantine’s era: Swamp Thing, Deadman, Etrigan, Zatanna, and Klarion.
- He confirmed John Constantine was the story’s lead and said rumors of actively casting the role, including Colin Farrell, were incorrect.
- Del Toro said he wanted longtime collaborator Doug Jones to play Deadman because of his physical performance in creature suits.
- He described a brief tie-in to the wider DC world with a Batman moment set in Bruce Wayne’s office to secure a plane.
- The filmmaker cited Michael Gilio’s script with set pieces like a body-hopping Deadman chase, noted Floronic Man as a villain, and confirmed no discussions with James Gunn as previous J. J. Abrams–led plans were scrapped.