Ramin Djawadi Steps Down as Composer for Superhero Film 'Supergirl', Replaced by Junkie XL in Last-Minute Change.
Fans of the upcoming superhero film Supergirl may be in for a surprise when it hits theaters next month. The movie's score, which was previously expected to be composed by Ramin Djawadi, has apparently been altered with only weeks to go before its release date. According to eagle-eyed fans, the film's official website now lists Tom Holkenborg, also known as Junkie XL, as the new composer.
Djawadi was first attached to the project when the trailer was released a couple of months ago and even had a small portion of his music featured during the reveal. However, for reasons currently unknown, he has apparently stepped down from the role, with Holkenborg taking over at short notice.
Despite both Djawadi and Holkenborg having previous experience in scoring superhero movies - including Batman Begins, Eternals, Batman v Superman, and Justice League - WB hasn't explained why Djawadi left the project. Movies switching composers mid-production are not a new phenomenon, with Rogue One's score famously changing from Alexandre Desplat to Michael Giacchino during post-production.
The fate of Supergirl's score under Holkenborg's direction remains to be seen, but fans will have to wait until June 26th to find out. Until then, Djawadi's contribution to the film's music can provide a nostalgic echo of what was initially expected. io9 has reached out for further clarification or comment from WB, and will update if or when they respond.
Fans of the upcoming superhero film Supergirl may be in for a surprise when it hits theaters next month. The movie's score, which was previously expected to be composed by Ramin Djawadi, has apparently been altered with only weeks to go before its release date. According to eagle-eyed fans, the film's official website now lists Tom Holkenborg, also known as Junkie XL, as the new composer.
Djawadi was first attached to the project when the trailer was released a couple of months ago and even had a small portion of his music featured during the reveal. However, for reasons currently unknown, he has apparently stepped down from the role, with Holkenborg taking over at short notice.
Despite both Djawadi and Holkenborg having previous experience in scoring superhero movies - including Batman Begins, Eternals, Batman v Superman, and Justice League - WB hasn't explained why Djawadi left the project. Movies switching composers mid-production are not a new phenomenon, with Rogue One's score famously changing from Alexandre Desplat to Michael Giacchino during post-production.
The fate of Supergirl's score under Holkenborg's direction remains to be seen, but fans will have to wait until June 26th to find out. Until then, Djawadi's contribution to the film's music can provide a nostalgic echo of what was initially expected. io9 has reached out for further clarification or comment from WB, and will update if or when they respond.
djawadi was attached to this project like 2 months ago and now junkie xl is handling the score with like, 1 month left to go. it's just weird. fans are gonna be all confused and stuff when they see holkenborg's name on screen. tbh, i kinda trust djawadi's taste in music more than holkenborg... but hey, who knows, maybe junkie xl will bring a fresh vibe to the table 
He's such a talented composer and his music always adds so much depth to the movies he works on. Junkie XL is talented too, but it's gonna take some time for me to get used to hearing his score in this film 
I wish WB could've given us more notice, like a trailer or something 
. Now we'll just have to wait and see how the new music turns out 
Maybe it'll be even better than what was originally planned 
I'm so confused about this rn! Ramin Djawadi was literally attached to the Supergirl score like 2 months ago 
& then he just drops off the table? 
Idk wut's goin on but Junkie XL is now comin in at the last minu 
. TBH, I'm a bit disappointed cuz Djawadi's music is always 
. Anyways, cant believe WB didnt even give us a explenation lol 
and now he's out and Junkie XL is in. I'm curious to see how they're gonna pull off this change, especially since both composers have experience with superhero scores 
, no fanfare or explanation... what even is going on behind the scenes? 
And can we talk about the timeline for a sec? Like, weeks to go before release and now they're changing composers? That's some crazy production magic 
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. honestly, i'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing - we've seen some pretty decent superhero scores in the past, but some have been pretty meh too 
Can you believe this? One minute Ramin Djawadi is scoring the superhero soundtrack, the next he's off like a bird flying south for the winter... or maybe just trying to get away from Tom Holkenborg's beats? 
Junkie XL takes over at the last minute? That's like switching your pizza topping at the last second - you're stuck with what you've got! 
Still, fans are gonna miss that initial Djawadi sound... 
can't say I'm surprised DJawadi bailed on this project, his superhero scores have been kinda same-old-same-old lately 
one minute he's all in, next minute he's outta there. I mean I get it, changes happen but come on, only weeks to go before release?!? 
and now Junkie XL has to fill these massive shoes... I don't think anyone can replace Ramin Djawadi's epic score 
I'm just gonna have to wait and see what the final product is going to be, but man, I'm SO invested in this now 
. This whole thing feels so...unstructured 
. I get it, life happens, but it still sucks when your creative vision changes like this at the last minute 