Joss Whedon in Talks to Helm Batgirl Movie

Variety is reporting that Joss Whedon is in talks to write and direct a Batgirl movie:

Whedon is nearing a deal to write, direct, and produce an untitled Batgirl pic for Warner Bros. as part of its DC Extended Universe.

No other producers are currently attached. Toby Emmerich, president and chief content officer of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, is overseeing with Jon Berg and Geoff Johns. The new project originated in the past month.