Does DC's Batgirl Movie Want Daisy Ridley in the Lead?

It looks like Warner Bros. is keeping their plannedBatgirlflick on the move as today we have word that the powers that be behind the scenes are trying to snagStar Wars: The Force AwakensandStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerstar Daisy Ridley as their Barbara Gordon. For those of you that might not know, this plannedBatgirlmotion picture has already had its fair share of drama behind the scenes even at such an infant stage.

OriginallyThe AvengersandAvengers: Age of Ultronwriter-director (andBuffy the Vampire Slayercreator)Joss Whedon was all set to write and directa new version of the classic character. But then Whedon’s sure-to-be tongue in cheek version of the project was canceled after theDollhouseandFireflycreator “simply couldn’t find the right story.” From there, Warner Bros. quickly set a new screenwriter in place for the film withBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)writer Christina Hodson now working on retooling the potential franchise starter.

And speaking of Hodson and Warner Bros.' plannedBatgirlmovie, recently the screenwriter commented that she’s, ‘loving writing it.’ She went onto say, ‘I can say that it’s a total joy to work on. I love the character. And every day I’m finding new things to love and get excited about.’

For those of you that might have forgotten, never knew, or just blocked out the memory completely, this plannedBatgirlmotion picture will not be the first time we’ve seenBarbara Gordondon her Batsuit on the big screen. That “honor” goes toCluelessactress Alicia Silverstone fromFalling DownandThe Lost Boysdirector Joel Schumacher’s 1997 horror-showBatman and Robinstarring Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O’Donnell, and Uma Thurman. But the less said about that movie, the better.

Whether or notDaisy Ridleyis genuinely in the running for the role of Barbara Gordon in Warner Brothers' plannedBatgirlmovie remains to be seen. But until we hear more, we can always just go back to counting down the days untilDaisy Ridley returns as Reyin director J.J. Abrams upcomingStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. That film is all set to see Abrams return to the director chair after sitting outStar Wars: The Last Jediand Abrams will helm this final entry from a screenplay he co-wrote along withArgoscreenwriter, Chris Terrio. Abrams is also producing this newStar Warsmovie alongside Michelle Rejwan and Kathleen Kennedy.

Ridley’s costars are set to include the returns of Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Billie Lourd, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, and Carrie Fisher. Those actors will be joined this time around by franchise newcomers such as Dominic Monaghan, Richard E Grant as Allegiant General Pryde, and Keri Russell as Zorri Bliss. And let’s not forget the long-awaited returns forStar Warslegacies such as Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian, and Ian McDiarmid as Palpatine / Darth Sidious. Walt Disney Studios will distribute the Lucasfilm Ltd. and Bad Robot Productions movie into a theater near you on August 24, 2025. This story comes to usvia We Got This Covered.