DC Universe Update: Booster Gold Loses Showrunner, The Authority in Limbo

The future of DCU’s Booster Gold and The Authority projects remains uncertain. Two years ago, James Gunn unveiled several upcoming DC Universe projects, including a television series based on Booster Gold and a feature film centered on The Authority. While other DC projects like Creature Commandos Season 1 have made significant progress and Superman is set for a summer release, there has been little recent news about these two projects.

Booster Gold: Development Stalled

Booster Gold is still in development, but its progress has hit a snag. According to Variety, a key showrunner/creator who had expressed interest in the project eventually moved on, causing Booster Gold’s momentum to slow down considerably. When the project was first announced in 2023, Gunn described Booster Gold as one of the most popular cult heroes in comics—a futuristic underdog who uses advanced technology to reinvent himself as a superhero, embodying the theme of imposter syndrome. Despite the initial excitement, the departure of that crucial creative figure has left the project in a state of limbo.

The Authority: Back Burner for Now

Updates on The Authority are even less promising. Reports from Variety indicate that the film has been pushed to the back burner. Peter Safran noted that creating a proper adaptation of The Authority is a massive endeavor, one that requires integrating complex story elements—some of which may already be making their way into other fast-tracked projects like Superman. James Gunn added that the script for The Authority has encountered significant challenges, resulting in a lower priority compared to other DC Universe films.

Casting Clues and Future Prospects

No official casting announcements have been made for either Booster Gold or The Authority. However, there is an interesting connection: María Gabriela de Faría stars as Angela Spica/The Engineer in the upcoming 2025 Superman film. Given her role in that project, there’s speculation she could reprise her character in The Authority movie.

Final Thoughts

While fans of the DC Universe eagerly await more news on these projects, Booster Gold and The Authority currently remain in a state of uncertainty. As DC Studios continues to roll out its slate of high-profile projects, it will be interesting to see if and when these fan-favorite stories will finally move forward.

Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge on the future of Booster Gold and The Authority within the evolving DC Universe.