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Leslie Graceis reflecting on 2022 — including her time makingBatgirl.
“Thank u for teachin' me, 2022,” Grace wrote in the caption. “You were singular in many ways that will stay with me. my gratitude and love for life is much deeper thanks to the experiences you brought me. i take your lessons with me as we part.🙏🏽”
She concluded, “Here’s to many more stories to tell, memories to make, and love to give in 2023 📓🌱🤎✨
“Love you and so proud of you,“Becky Gwrote in a comment of support. “Thank you 2022, here we come 2023!!!”
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Back in August, outlets such asVariety,DeadlineandThe Hollywood Reporterrevealed thatBatgirl— which was intended for an HBO Max debut — had been scrapped entirely, with no plans for it to be released on any platform, including streaming or theaters.
The film initially received a $75 million production budget but became a $90 million project, partially due toCOVID-19-related delays,Varietyreported. According to the outlet, the film had finished principal photography earlier this year and was already in post-production.
Grace played the title role of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, withBad Boys for LifedirectorsAdil El Arbi and Bilall Fallahbehind the camera.
Michael Keatonwas also set to appear inthe film as Bruce Wayne(a.k.a. Batman), reprising the role he first played in 1989.J.K. Simmonswas going to step back into Commissioner Gordon’s shoes, whileBrendan Fraserwould have made his debut as the villain Firefly.
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Shortly after it was reported that the in-the-works film would no longer be released,Grace reacted to the project being shelvedin a candid Instagram post.
“Querida familia! On the heels of the recent news about our movieBatgirl, I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland,” she began her caption, sharing severalbehind-the-scenes photos and videosfrom the filming of the movie.
“I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!” Grace continued. “To every Batgirl fan — THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, ‘my own damn hero!’ "
The actress and singer, whose other film credit includesIn the Heights, concluded her post, “#Batgirlfor life! 🦇.”
source: people.com
