Patty Jenkins has damaged her silence.
The Surprise Lady director issued a press release on social media addressing the cancellation of Surprise Lady 3, claiming she by no means walked away from the venture, and gave a Rogue Squadron replace for her upcoming Star Wars film, which she continues to be hooked up to.
“I initially left Rogue Squadron after an extended and productive improvement course of when it turned clear it couldn’t occur quickly sufficient and I didn’t need to delay WW3 any additional,” explained Jenkins. “After I did, Lucasfilm requested me to think about coming again to RS after WW3, which I used to be honored to do, so I agreed. They made a brand new take care of me. The truth is, I’m nonetheless on it and that venture has been in lively improvement ever since. I don’t know if it’s going to occur or not. We by no means do till the event course of is full, however I look ahead to its potential forward.”
As for Surprise Lady 3, she dispelled rumors that she walked away or killed it.
“That is merely not true,” defined Jenkins. “I by no means walked away. I used to be open to contemplating something requested of me. It was my understanding there was nothing I may do to maneuver something ahead at the moment. DC is clearly buried in adjustments they’re having to make, so I perceive these selections are tough proper now.”
Take a look at Jenkins’ full assertion beneath:
The inventive additionally thanked the followers and said that she didn’t need her “lovely journey” with Surprise Lady to finish on a damaging be aware. Jenkins additionally needs the franchise and its legacy “a tremendous future forward,” whether or not that be together with her or not.