James Gunn Addresses Backlash Over Current DC Selections

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 could possibly be, properly, uproarious & unkind, to say the least,” Gunn shared. “Our selections for the DCU are based mostly upon what we consider is finest for the story & finest for the DC characters who’ve been round for almost 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 considerably worse. Disrespectful outcry won’t ever, ever have an effect on our actions,” he continued.

“We had been conscious there can be a interval of turbulence after we took this gig, & we knew we’d typically need to make troublesome & 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 primary DCEU characters, however maintaining some. Can be fascinating how Peacemaker and SS characters/actors dwell on, however the others dont? Notably once they have all interacted collectively.”

“I hold seeing posts with this unfaithful idea. We’re not recasting everybody besides The Suicide Squad,” he stated, although that quote could possibly be interpreted in fairly a couple of 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 be unfaithful,” he wrote.

Gunn additionally confirmed “Blue Beetle” was nonetheless on monitor for 2023. Additionally nonetheless anticipated from DC subsequent yr — for now, not less than — 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.

Up to now, Gunn and Safran have remained mum on what’s already within the works below the brand new regime, however he did verify a venture “specializing in an earlier a part of Superman’s life” is a “enormous precedence.”