David S. Goyer tells us about what other DC Comics characters might show up on the Constantine TV show.
Some of his answers could be considered spoilers forConstantineseason one, so read on with care!
Tell us about Jim Corrigan (the character who will become The Spectre).
What can we expect from the character?
He shows up in episode five, I think.
There may be a nod to his eventual future in that episode.
Corrigan is returning in episode twelve, so hes already a recurring character in the show.
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In the pilot we see Dr. Fates helmet.
Is that just a tease or is that going to be something more?
The intention is that theres a story behind it.
We have an initial order for thirteen with hopefully a back order for nine.
The plan is that hopefully, someone shows up to claim that helmet.
So as Mr. Dc Universe, tell us, where doesConstantinestand in the map of DC television?
In the map of DC television, he is in his own occult neighborhood.
So if its an occult DC character, we have access to those characters.
Weve got another character fans will know showing up in episode ten from the occult DC Universe.
Does Swamp Thing fall into that category?
He could be on the show, the question is,shouldhe be on the show?
The question is could we pull off that level of VFX makeup without looking cheesy.
We actually said, Who cant we have?
If you’ve got the option to have one character inConstantine, who would it be?
It would be interesting to add…I would love to see Etrigan.
How doesConstantinefit in with Guillermo Del TorosJustice League Dark?
There has recently been a switch of actresses from Lucy Griffiths to Angelica Celaya.
What does that mean for the show?
Its just not as unusual as you might think.
We finished the pilots…and we always thought about bringing in the Zed character.
It was our decision; they didnt foist it upon us.
We didnt recast Liv.
Lucy did a perfectly fine job.
Her story ends after the first episode.
Is there a particular storyline from the comic books you want to bring to the series?
We hope to be able to adapt quite a few of them.
The first season sort of loosely adapts American Gothic.
Does that interest you, to adapt a comic directly to TV?
What are some differences in process between adapting comics to film and television?
In TV you might do Jim Corrigan and come back a few episodes later and do another glimpse.
Characters can grow and change.
you’re able to do that less in film.
Has there been an attempt to take a particular image or panel or concepts from the comics?
To a certain extent.
We are inspired by all sorts of things.
All the time the crew are sneaking things in.
What did you think of the filmConstantine?
It helps that there is more audience recognition than the comic books.
Watch the first six episodes, hes a dick!
Hes a big asshole.
We did not water that down, he is a fucking asshole.
Thats what I always love about John.
Ive written some of the hero heroes, and John is not that.
Hes not a hero.
He lies and he cheats and hell kick people in the balls.
David Goyer, thank you very much.
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