As of now, there is no official confirmation from James Gunn or DC Studios that a Viola Davis-led series featuring her character Amanda Waller is in development. While Viola Davis has portrayed Amanda Waller in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), including films like The Suicide Squad (2021) and Black Adam (2022), any talk of a standalone series featuring her character remains speculative. James Gunn has expressed interest in expanding the DCEU’s universe and has previously hinted at exploring new stories for fan-favorite characters. However, no formal announcement has been made about a series centered on Amanda Waller, especially one written or directed by Gunn. Always check trusted sources like DC Studios' official announcements, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, or James Gunn’s social media for updates. As of late 2023 and into 2024, no such series has been confirmed.

Yes — James Gunn has officially confirmed that the Waller TV series is still in active development, putting to rest recent rumors of cancellation or major retooling into a Checkmate-focused project.

In direct responses on Threads, Gunn confirmed the series' status with two clear "yes" answers:

• When asked if the rumors about a Checkmate retool were false, he replied, "yes."
• When directly asked, "So Waller is still in development?", he answered again with a firm "yes."

This confirmation comes on the heels of Gunn's earlier remarks at a DC Studios press event in February 2024, where he acknowledged that Waller had faced "a couple of setbacks" during development — particularly due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which disrupted production and forced major rewrites to realign with the new DCU timeline.

Originally announced in January 2023 as a spinoff of Peacemaker, the series centers on Leota Adebayo (played by Danielle Brooks), daughter of Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), following the fallout after Leota publicly exposes the secrets of Task Force X. The show promises to explore the personal and political consequences of her actions, diving deep into the moral complexities of the DC Universe's most controversial government operative.

The series is being developed by Christal Henry (Watchmen) and Jeremy Carver (Doom Patrol), with Gunn and Peter Safran serving as executive producers.

While specific plot details remain under wraps, Gunn’s unambiguous affirmation signals that the project is not only alive but actively progressing. With momentum now clearly restored, fans are hopeful for a potential release in 2025, making it one of the most anticipated entries in the evolving DCU.