In a post on his Facebook page, the director thanked ABS-CBN, Star Cinema, and Liza Soberano, who is set to play the titular role. "Darna is personal to me. My first project in the industry was as continuity supervisor for Peque Gallaga’s Darna with Anjanette Abayari. And doing this modern reboot of the classic superhero, I feel that I have come full circle in this industry," he said.