Is Viola Davis’ ‘Peacemaker’ Spinoff ‘Waller’ Still Happening?

Amanda Waller, played by the incomparable Viola Davis, is a ruthless, icy, and highly intelligent force of nature who oversees A.R.G.U.S. and serves as the mastermind behind Task Force X, a.k.a. the Suicide Squad. Though she lacks superpowers, her unwavering tactical intellect and sheer intimidation are enough to push even the most powerful soldiers into action while commanding respect (and fear) from superheroes and supervillains alike.

But despite all that power, it seems she cannot catch a break.

Waller was originally announced in 2023 as part of DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran’s  “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters” slate of the DC Universe, but unfortunately, the long-awaited series might not see the light of day. Amanda Waller was poised to become the DCU’s answer to Marvel’s Nick Fury, albeit without the sense of humor or empathy. Now, it appears fans won’t get to see the formidable agent take center stage in a series of her own.

Here is everything we know about what happened to the series.

Is Waller going into production?

According to reports from The Ankler, Waller is no longer in active development. DC Studios is reportedly shifting its focus to theatrical, leaving several original television projects from the initial “Gods and Monsters” slate in limbo.

In a March 2026 interview with Variety, HBO boss Casey Bloys was asked whether Waller would move into production, to which he replied, “Put it this way: I wouldn’t say it’s on the runway.”

 

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What was Waller about?

Waller was originally set to follow the events of Peacemaker Season 1, exploring the aftermath of Amanda Waller’s secrets being exposed. However, now that Season 2 has come and gone with no sign of Waller in development, or even in the broader DC television conversation, that leaves the ruthless A.R.G.U.S. director and Task Force X taskmaster in limbo.

What is DC’s ‘Chapter One: Gods and Monsters’ chapter?

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“Chapter One: Gods and Monsters” is the first leg of the newly rebooted DCU from Gunn and Safran, designed to establish a connected storyline across film, television, animation, and gaming. Beginning with Creature Commandos and Superman, this slate focuses on a blend of iconic heroes and obscure characters to create a cohesive universe on all screens.

Other films in this slate include Supergirl, Clayface, and Man of Tomorrow, while TV shows include HBO’s Lanterns and, of course, Waller.

“As many of you know, DC has been disconnected in film and television for a long time. It’s one of our jobs, mine and Peter [Safran]’s, to come in and make sure the DCU is connected in film, television, gaming, and animation, that the characters are consistent, played by the same actors, and it works within one story,” Gunn said in a video statement back in 2023.