DCEU: 8 DC characters who deserve their own film

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 26: A DC Comics universe poster: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker is displayed during the press preview of the exhibition "The Art of the Brick: DC Super Heroes"at Parc de la Villette on April 26, 2018 in Paris, France. Created by Nathan Sawaya, this Lego exhibition, aimed at fans and the whole family, uses 2,000m2 of over 2 million bricks for more than 120 original creations including gigantic sculptures inspired by the DC Comics universe: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker ... and a 5.5m life-size Batmobile that alone required 489,019 pieces Lego. This exhibition runs from April 29 to August 19 2018. (Photo by Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images) /

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The Huntress, Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn), DCEU

MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD as Huntress in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN),” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.. Photo by Claudette Barius/ & © DC Comics /

Huntress – HBO Max

Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey introduced DCEU fans to a few characters. There are a few directions Walter Hamada can go, but none better than a character study on The Huntress. Helena Bertinelli has an interesting backstory. And thanks to Christina Hudson’s BoP script, it was just enough insight with a lot of wiggle room.

We saw a young Helena witness her parents’ murder in that movie. Like the comics, she trained to become what she needed to in order to avenge her family. Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s portrayal as the socially awkward, murderous, bow-wielding vigilante was nothing short of amazing. There is plenty to explore post Birds of Prey, but a prequel would work well on HBO Max.

Giving us more of her character in a revenge flick following her exploits in Sicily would be money. A Huntress story could follow a young Helena in a campy-action film; Kick-Ass meets Kill Bill. And an actress like Rowan Blanchard (Snowpiercer) would be a perfect choice for a young Helena.

Winstead could return to narrate the film as she reminisces about her time in Sicily. With connections to Richard Dragon and Vic Savage, there would also be a linear connection to Lady Shiva. A HBO Max film could add to the story that Birds of Prey started, making Huntress into a household name.

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