James Gunn Addresses Backlash Over Current DC Choices

Posting on behalf of himself and his DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran, Gunn addressed a few of the backlash the pair have seen since they took over the studio. Since their new positions had been introduced, there have been a slew of modifications — together with Henry Cavill’s anticipated return as Superman getting scrapped.

“One of many issues Peter & I had been conscious of after we took the job as heads of DC Studios was a sure minority of individuals on-line that may very well be, properly, uproarious & unkind, to say the least,” Gunn shared. “Our selections for the DCU are based mostly upon what we imagine is greatest for the story & greatest for the DC characters who’ve been round for practically 85 years. Maybe these selections are nice, maybe not, however they’re made with honest hearts & integrity & at all times with the story in thoughts.”

“Nobody likes to be harassed or referred to as names – however, to be frank, we have been by means of considerably worse. Disrespectful outcry won’t ever, ever have an effect on our actions,” he continued.

“We had been conscious there could be a interval of turbulence after we took this gig, & we knew we might generally must make tough & not-so-obvious selections, particularly within the wake of the fractious nature of what got here earlier than us,” he concluded. “However this implies little to us compared to our jobs as artists & custodians in serving to to create a large & great future for DC.”

Within the replies, he additionally responded to a fan who wrote: “who is aware of if its true, however recasting all the principle DCEU characters, however preserving some. Might be fascinating how Peacemaker and SS characters/actors dwell on, however the others dont? Significantly after they have all interacted collectively.”

“I maintain seeing posts with this unfaithful idea. We’re not recasting everybody besides The Suicide Squad,” he mentioned, although that quote may very well be interpreted in fairly just a few methods.

It may imply that they are recasting everybody — even these Gunn labored with or solid in “The Suicide Squad” like Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn and John Cena’s Peacemaker — or some “Suicide Squad” solid members and large names from different pre-Gunn/Safran tasks may stay intact going ahead. Solely time will inform there.

Some extra — completely pretend — gossip he shot down was that he’d be canceling “all” DC motion pictures and changing them with “Slither” sequels and Weasel standalone movies. “This rumor can also be unfaithful,” he wrote.

Gunn additionally confirmed “Blue Beetle” was nonetheless on monitor for 2023. Additionally nonetheless anticipated from DC subsequent 12 months — for now, a minimum of — are “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” on March 17, “The Flash” in June and “Aquaman and the Misplaced Kingdom” in December. Manufacturing on a 3rd “Surprise Lady” movie from Patty Jenkins has halted.

To this point, Gunn and Safran have remained mum on what’s already within the works beneath the brand new regime, however he did affirm a challenge “specializing in an earlier a part of Superman’s life” is a “big precedence.”