Gunn, DC and Superman
Digest more
17hon MSN
While the latest version of the Man of Steel might be ushering in a new and promising era for the DC Universe, James Gunn recently spoke out about the monumental mix-up that was made near the end of the previous one, which saw Henry Cavill briefly return as Superman, only to take off the cape for good.
James Gunn and Peter Safran’s evolving DC movie universe already has several key characters locked in, including Superman, Supergirl, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Lobo, just to name a few.
Reacher actor Alan Ritchson has been the subject of Batman fan casting as of late, as we wait for the next Batman casting news. And when Gunn was a guest on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he was naturally asked about his thoughts on the pick for the Caped Crusader. In his words:
The upcoming Clayface movie will not feel like any other DCU project that’s being developed. While Superman is aiming to inspire hope, this one dives deep into pure terror. Speaking with CBS Mornings ,
He might not have become the ideal father figure from beyond the stars in Superman, but James Gunn revealed that he initially considered Bradley Cooper for the much more sinister role of Lex Luthor when planning his latest film.
1d
SuperHeroHype on MSNSuperman 2: James Gunn Reveals What Batman Crossovers Won’t Happen in SequelJames Gunn has recently opened up about what fans can expect from a Superman 2, and whether or not DC’s famous Caped Crusader would be involved. What is the plan for Batman and Superman crossovers in the DCU?
1don MSN
James Gunn is still basking in the glow of Superman, the first movie of the new DC Universe. After opening in theaters last weekend, the Warner Bros. release jockeyed the "superhero fatigue" discourse to rake in a cumulative total of $177.
EXCLUSIVE: Good news for Warner Bros. Discovery, the theatrical release of James Gunn’s Superman seems to be driving audiences to familiarize themselves with more DC offerings. Deadline understands that titles like Man of Steel,