Si Darna (2017 theatre play) Official list of actors who played Ding Darna's adventures won't be complete without her sidekick Ding. 21st century Darna Darna under GMA Network According to a news article in September 2004, GMA's Film division planned to produce a Darna film in addition to the 2005 TV series. Wilma Galvez of GMA 7 wanted a different actress for the film version and had reportedly offered the role to Regine Velasquez who previously portrayed Darna in "Captain Barbell" (2003). However, the production of the project did not come to fruition. But due to schedule conflicts of Richard Gutierrez who was busy with other projects, everything was shelved. Also, Angel Locsin has already transferred to the rival network ABS-CBN in 2007. It didn't materialize as well. Darna under ABS-CBN In 2013, the Ravelo family gave ABS-CBN the rights to the characters created by Mars Ravelo. ABS-CBN officially acquired the exclusive rights to 13 Mars Ravelo titles including Dyesebel, Darna, and Captain Barbell. A Darna film was first announced in 2013 by Star Cinema, and Erik Matti was revealed to direct the film. In October 2013, Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos confirmed that Angel Locsin, who portrayed Darna in the 2005 GMA teleserye, would be reprising the role in the upcoming Darna film to be produced by ABS-CBN and Reality Entertainment, five months after the network acquired the rights to Darna and 12 other Ravelo characters. During an interview with ABS-CBN, Locsin said that the yet untitled Darna film was one of the biggest projects ever done by the film company. Two years later, Locsin pulled out of the Darna film project. On October 26, 2015, Locsin stated on her Instagram account that she could no longer play Darna. According to a press statement from ABS-CBN, the actress was dealing with health concerns. On the photo posted on The Rodmagaru Show, it is confirmed that Darna has continued in production. Locsin developed a disc bulge in her spine and was soon considered a minor handicap because of her injury; as a result she chose to leave the project. Locsin also clarified on her Instagram account that ABS-CBN had already chosen another actress for the role of Darna, but did not reveal her name. On an interview with Spot.ph, Matti said that they have already found an actress for the role but still it isn't final. On September 1,