Francis Galluppi Writing New John Constantine Movie for DC Studios
Deadline reports that the writer behind 'Evil Dead Wrath' is crafting a fresh take on the beloved British character.
Francis Galluppi, the writer behind the upcoming horror film 'Evil Dead Wrath', has been tapped to pen a new John Constantine movie for DC Studios, according to Deadline 123. This marks a significant step in the world of superhero cinema, as Galluppi brings his unique narrative flair to the iconic character known for his wit and charm.
Keanu Reeves, who previously brought John Constantine to life on the big screen in 2005, may have set the bar high for future adaptations. However, it remains to be seen whether the new film will serve as a direct sequel to Reeves' portrayal or explore a fresh interpretation of the character 2.
John Constantine first appeared in the pages of 'The Saga of the Swamp Thing' comic book in 1985, making him a staple of DC lore. His journey from comic books to television and now back to the silver screen showcases the enduring appeal of this British anti-hero, capable of battling creatures from Hell with both his intellect and charisma 12.
Galluppi’s involvement in the project is notable, given his representation by UTA and Anonymous Content, and his directorial debut with 'The Last Stop in Yuma County', which was praised for its storytelling prowess 13. The writer is also set to release 'Evil Dead Wrath' on April 7, 2028, adding another layer of anticipation to his creative output 3.
While the new John Constantine film is still in its early stages of development, it promises to captivate fans of the character and newcomers alike, offering a fresh perspective on a beloved figure from the DC universe 13.
What we know
- Francis Galluppi is writing a John Constantine movie for DC Studios 123
- Keanu Reeves previously played John Constantine in a 2005 film 123
- The movie is in very early development 13
- Francis Galluppi's film 'Evil Dead Wrath' is set to be released on April 7, 2028 13
- John Constantine debuted in 1985 in 'The Saga of the Swamp Thing' comic book 1
- Matt Ryan starred as John Constantine in a short-lived NBC TV series in 2014 1
- It is uncertain if the new film will be a sequel to the 2005 movie or a new adaptation 2
- John Constantine is a British character known for his wit and charm, capable of defeating creatures from Hell 2
- A TV series based on Constantine ran for one season on NBC in 2014 2
- Constantine 2 faced delays due to script issues 2
- James Gunn and Keanu Reeves discussed the possibility of Constantine 2 2
- 'Evil Dead Wrath' is the seventh installment in the Evil Dead film series and serves as a prequel to the 1981 film 3
- Sam Raimi praised Galluppi for his storytelling abilities and directorial control shown in his debut feature 'The Last Stop in Yuma County' 3
- Galluppi is represented by UTA and Anonymous Content 1
- Francis Galluppi's previous work includes The Last Stop in Yuma County and short films 2
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 75%, weighted across 15 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed Francis Galluppi is writing a John Constantine movie for DC Studios. (92%)
- confirmed Keanu Reeves previously portrayed John Constantine in a 2005 film. (92%)
- likely The John Constantine movie is in very early development. (84%)
- likely Francis Galluppi's film 'Evil Dead Wrath' is set to be released on April 7, 2028. (84%)
- likely John Constantine made his debut in 1985 in 'The Saga of the Swamp Thing' comic book. (71%)
- likely Matt Ryan starred as John Constantine in a short-lived NBC TV series in 2014. (71%)
- likely It is uncertain if the new Constantine film will be a sequel to the 2005 movie or a new adaptation. (70%)
- likely John Constantine is a British character known for his wit and charm, capable of defeating creatures from Hell. (70%)
- likely A TV series based on Constantine ran for one season on NBC in 2014. (70%)
- likely Constantine 2, the sequel to the 2005 movie, faced delays due to script issues. (70%)
- likely James Gunn and Keanu Reeves discussed the possibility of Constantine 2. (70%)
- likely 'Evil Dead Wrath' is the seventh installment in the Evil Dead film series and serves as a prequel to the 1981 film. (68%)
- likely Sam Raimi praised Galluppi for his storytelling abilities and directorial control shown in his debut feature 'The Last Stop in Yuma County'. (68%)
- likely Galluppi is represented by UTA and Anonymous Content. (71%)
- likely Francis Galluppi's previous work includes The Last Stop in Yuma County and short films. (70%)
Sources
- Deadline — John Constantine Movie From ‘Evil Dead Wrath’s Francis Galluppi In Development At DC
https://deadline.com/2026/11/john-constantine-movie-francis-galluppi-in-works-1237213853/ - Polygon — Constantine Movie Reportedly in the Works at DC Studios
https://www.polygon.com/constantine-movie-reports-dc-studios/ - IGN — John Constantine Movie From Evil Dead Wrath Filmmaker is in Development at DC
https://www.ign.com/articles/john-constantine-movie-from-evil-dead-wrath-filmmaker-is-in-development-at-dc