Warner Bros. canceled a Black Superman film written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, citing its racial themes as too 'woke'. Coates' version was set in America's Civil Rights era, featuring iconic historical figures. CEO David Zaslav deemed the project unsuitable, reflecting an apparent reluctance to embrace stories that diverge from a white-centered perspective. Although James Gunn, who oversees DC Studios, remains open to the idea, Coates' film was omitted from his initial plans, indicating ongoing challenges for Black narratives in mainstream cinema.
Coates' vision for the film reportedly revolved around a reimagined Kal-El and was set during America's Civil Rights era, aligning him with historical heroes.
Zaslav canceled the film, asserting that the project was 'too woke', reflecting a broader aversion to narratives that challenge prevailing historical and cultural norms.
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