Marvel and DC may be engaged in a battle for box office supremacy, releasing new phases of superheroes and reboots of origin stories. However, film producers Matt Hartley and Shiv Rajagopal have taken a different approach with their latest entertainment venture, The Forgottens. Through this project, which includes the launch of Forgotten Films, Hartley and Rajagopal aim to reintroduce classic characters from the Golden Age comics to modern audiences.
Comic books have always celebrated the underdog, and Forgotten Films aims to be a reminder of that. By featuring iconic heroes from the '30s, '40s, and beyond who fought for representation and equality in their time, this venture seeks to emphasize the importance of these characters. Unlike big-budget superheroes aimed at commercial success, The Forgottens focuses on supporting auteurs and facilitating the creation of cost-effective films that push the boundaries of the superhero genre.