Two New Constantine Films Could Officially End the Arrowverse’s Screen Reign
Ryan’s role found a second life
Ryan first played John Constantine in NBC’s 2014 series, a dark adaptation that ended after 13 episodes. The cancellation did not end his time as the occult investigator, as the Arrowverse later brought him into its shared world.
He appeared in Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Batwoman, The Flash and Harley Quinn. Ryan also voiced the character in the web series Constantine: City of Demons.
Legends became his main platform
Ryan appeared in one episode each of Arrow, Batwoman, The Flash and Harley Quinn, while his Legends of Tomorrow role expanded considerably. He featured in 47 episodes of the series, moving from a recurring part in season 3 to a major role in seasons 4 through 6.
That run made Legends of Tomorrow the most substantial home for his Constantine. The article describes Ryan’s Arrowverse tenure as lasting 12 years, a long and unpredictable path from a canceled series to a recurring television presence.
Two film projects are reported
Deadline reported that Francis Galluppi, associated with Evil Dead Wrath, is writing a script for another Constantine movie for DC. The project is described as seemingly separate from the long-awaited sequel to the 2005 film starring Keanu Reeves.
If both projects move forward, they would bring new live-action versions of the character without returning to Ryan’s Arrowverse portrayal. The article gives no production timetable, and says it could still take time for the proposed film to materialize.
Constantine’s screen future remains uncertain
The 2005 film was directed by Francis Lawrence and featured an ensemble that included Djimon Hounsou, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Peter Stormare and Rachel Weisz. A sequel has been expected, but the article notes that it has not yet provided a definitive screen version of the character.
Ryan also played a different character during part of Legends of Tomorrow, amid apparent DC plans involving Constantine that did not come to fruition. The article argues that the history of canceled projects and long waits leaves room for uncertainty about the newest film plans.
Key points
- Ryan’s NBC Constantine series ended after 13 episodes, but he continued in the Arrowverse.
- He appeared in 47 episodes of Legends of Tomorrow, including seasons 3 through 6.
- Deadline reported that Francis Galluppi is writing a separate Constantine film for DC.
- The timing of the proposed film projects remains unclear.