During a recent podcast appearance, Jason Fuchs opened up about his experience writing Wonder Woman (2017). In fact, he revealed several scenes and ideas that didn’t make the final cut. One particularly surprising detail: Darkseid’s son, Kalibak, almost appeared in a post-credits sequence. If included, this scene would have helped connect the film to Justice League, which was released the same year.
Jason Fuchs Discusses Scrapped Scenes Featuring Darkseid’s Son
Fuchs appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast to talk about his work on It: Welcome to Derry and his other projects in the DC universe. Reflecting on Wonder Woman, he said he was proud of the “love letter” aspect he brought to the film. He even compared it to The Little Mermaid. Fuchs emphasized that his intention was always to honor Diana’s character while staying true to the DC Universe mythology.
Scrapped Scenes Revealed
Crimean War Draft
“We had an initial draft that took place in the Crimean War. And there was a great encounter between Diana and Florence Nightingale, right before Diana participated in the Charge of the Light Brigade.”
This draft highlights Fuchs’ creative ambition to intertwine Diana’s story with real-world historical events, giving audiences a richer perspective on her heroic journey.
Post-Credits Scene Featuring Darkseid’s Son, Kalibak
“There was also a version that ended with a post-credits sequence that included Kalibak, a great deep cut DC canon character.”
In the comics, Kalibak is Darkseid’s firstborn son and the half-brother of Orion and Grayven. He was imprisoned on Earth during the Apokolips Civil War. Including him could have teased Darkseid’s larger role in the DC Universe. It would have given fans early hints of the cosmic threats looming in Justice League. This small addition could have significantly strengthened the connection between Wonder Woman and the larger DC cinematic narrative.
Human Women in the Final Battle
“The thing I most wish we’d done—there just wasn’t time to do it—is in that third act, when the final battle’s going on between Diana and Ares, and the fate of World War I hangs in the balance, there was a version of the third act I’d written where I was trying to find a way to involve regular human women in the success and not just Diana, who has powers.”
This insight shows Fuchs’ effort to highlight female empowerment beyond Diana herself. It emphasizes that courage and heroism can come from ordinary individuals. It also demonstrates his dedication to crafting an inclusive story that resonates with audiences on multiple levels.
Other DC Projects
Fuchs also briefly discussed a Lobo feature film script he had worked on that ultimately didn’t move forward into production. While the Lobo project never materialized, it showcases the writer’s continued passion for exploring different corners of the DC Universe.
This insight shows Fuchs’ effort to highlight female empowerment beyond Diana herself. It emphasizes that courage and heroism can come from ordinary individuals. It also shows his dedication to crafting an inclusive story that resonates with audiences on multiple levels.
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