James Gunn lately spoke about the way forward for DC Studios, shedding some mild on the roles of Batman, Superman, Marvel Girl, and Supergirl in the new DC Universe. In a dialog with Leisure Weekly, Gunn confirmed that these 4 heroes are at present the predominant focus, saying, “I feel that’s correct, truly. I feel that he [David Zaslav] acquired that from me… these 4 characters are extremely necessary to us.”
Gunn made it clear that whereas these 4 are key, they aren’t the solely heroes DC is specializing in. However proper now, he mentioned he feels good about the place the two of them stand, whereas the studio remains to be determining the different two.
When requested if Batman and Marvel Girl had been forged, Gunn answered, “No… Properly, we forged Robert Pattinson, so he’s nonetheless there.” Seemingly confirming that he in some methods considers Pattinson to be a part of the DCU as effectively.
Beforehand, when Gunn was requested about Pattinson being DCU’s Batman, he confirmed that there have been some talks and “by no means say by no means.”
He, nonetheless, went on to say that Matt Reeves’ work on The Batman and its upcoming sequel remains to be a serious a part of DC’s plans. Gunn mentioned he’s trying ahead to studying the script quickly, including, “What Matt’s doing remains to be actually necessary, regardless of all tales to the opposite.”
This sparked extra questions on how DC is dealing with totally different storylines, particularly with Gunn and Peter Safran pushing for a linked DC Universe, whereas additionally permitting tasks like Reeves’ Batman movies and the Penguin collection to exist individually below the Elseworlds label.
Gunn explained the strategy, saying the predominant focus will probably be the DCU, however there’s nonetheless room for Elseworlds tales when it is smart. He used animated exhibits as an instance of the place totally different guidelines can apply. However for the predominant universe, issues like characters’ energy ranges and metropolis names have to remain constant. He mentioned, “We aren’t the common world; we’re the DCU. There isn’t essentially Seattle, however there’s an Evergreen. There isn’t essentially a New York, however there’s a Gotham.”
He additionally talked about the significance of giving artistic freedom, however mentioned the studio is retaining a detailed eye on high quality. Gunn praised Reeves as somebody who blends large spectacle with robust inventive imaginative and prescient. “It’s a must to rise up and pay attention,” he mentioned. However that doesn’t imply something will get a free go. The script nonetheless must be good.
Gunn shared a narrative about an actor who pitched an Elseworlds thought. “I mentioned, ‘It is determined by how the screenplay comes out… If it’s a masterpiece, I’ll make it, however it must be a masterpiece.’” The actor appeared not sure, however remains to be engaged on the venture.
Gunn closed by saying they wish to maintain issues clear between the predominant DCU and Elseworlds tasks. He additionally mentioned DC Studios gained’t simply hand out its characters to small TV tasks with out high quality management anymore. “It’s having some sense of high quality management over every part,” he mentioned.
It seems like Gunn is attempting to deliver order to the DC Universe whereas nonetheless making area for artistic tales. He appears critical about high quality and readability, which is an efficient signal for followers who need higher DC movies. What do you consider Robert Pattinson’s position and the way forward for the DCU? Share your ideas in the feedback.
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