Old Guard 2 Director Teases the Dark DC Movie She Pitched to WB Execs

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Victoria Mahoney, currently leading ‘The Old Guard 2‘, Netflix’s sequel featuring Charlize Theron’s team of immortal warriors, is steering a globetrotting story filled with action. However, during an interview with ComicBook to promote the movie, Mahoney shared her desire for creativity in a more somber and complex realm of comic books. She has indeed presented a concept for a “DC Dark” project to Warner Bros. executives, including DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran. This potential project would delve into the intricate psychology of a damaged yet benevolent antihero, quite a departure from the heroic spectacle of her current film.

Mahoney expressed his fondness for the darker side of DC comics, “DC Dark,” and made it clear he desires to be part of that universe. Peter Safran and Pam Abdy are aware of this interest, as it’s not a hidden fact. Mahoney admires the antihero characters in DC Dark because they may initially seem unethical, but their troubled pasts drive them to do good, despite their brokenness and struggles with coexisting with others. He is eager to develop these types of characters.

In simpler terms, Mahoney referred to a proposed label called “DC Dark,” intended for movies that were separate from the main DC universe, offering more adult themes, independent storylines, and creative director control. Although this label was never officially used, its concept is still present in films like Todd Phillips’ Joker and Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Mahoney’s description of a troubled hero who performs good despite their trauma fits well with several iconic antiheroes from DC Comics, such as John Constantine, the enigmatic detective, The Question, the masked vigilante, or even Etrigan, the rhyming demon. These characters could potentially be explored in depth in the style Mahoney described.

Victoria Mahoney’s Secret Comic Book Pitch

Currently, Mahoney’s aspirations for a DC Dark movie are set on the horizon, but she shared with us an earlier endeavor where she almost directed another significant comic book adaption. This prior attempt even led to some homemade movie-making experiments on her part.

Mahoney shared an interesting tidbit about himself: he almost starred in a big comic book movie, but decided against it. To showcase his audition, he filmed a video at home, hired a young actor, and shot the entire thing. He’s considering releasing this video, which, if he does, he will share with you for public release. He promises it will be quite impressive, as it captures his raw, passionate pitch for the role, made in his living room as a nod to his childhood love for comics.

In spite of a questionable rating on Rotten Tomatoes, “The Old Guard 2” is currently climbing high on Netflix’s streaming rankings. The sequel follows the storyline where Andy (Charlize Theron), along with her immortal warrior team, return with renewed determination to protect the world. Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) remains in exile following his betrayal, while Quynh (Veronica Ngô) seeks vengeance after escaping her underwater prison. As Andy confronts her emerging mortality, a new danger arises that could jeopardize everything she’s fought for over millennia. The group—Andy, Nile (KiKi Layne), Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli), and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor)—seek assistance from an old friend, Tuah (Henry Golding), who might hold the key to unraveling the mystery behind immortality. Directed by Victoria Mahoney, “The Old Guard 2” promises to be an emotionally charged and action-packed continuation of the world developed by Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernandez, also featuring Uma Thurman.

The Old Guard 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

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2025-07-04 11:39