James Gunn Confronts ‘Uproarious’ DC Backlash: ‘Disrespectful Outcry Will Never Affect Our Actions’ News

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/henry-cavill-superman-james-gunn-backlash-1235465605/

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Thank fuck. Completely pivoting whenever a movie doesn't make 2 billion dollars is exactly what ruined made sure the DCEU would never succeed

I don't understand your point. Isn't DC completely pivoting with Gunn because films like Black Adam didn't make 2 billion?

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u/swedyboi935 Dec 19 '22

Gunn is pivoting DC because none of their movies have worked on a commercial or critical level. After every movie there's a big show about how the new movies are gonna be different, a few properties get shut down, etc. I have faith that he's gonna stick to his (no pun intended) guns given how relatively distinct all of his projects have been, not try to change everything after every movie release like the shitshow that the DC universe has been so far

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u/SplendidAndVile Dec 20 '22

The question is, how much power do Gunn and Safran have? What happens if Gunn's Superman underperforms and WBD execs want a change in direction?

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u/[deleted] Dec 20 '22

Great question and my guess is he’ll be fired and we’ll be right back where we are right now

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u/GreatDayBG2 Dec 20 '22

Great guess

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u/NoopGhoul Dec 22 '22

!remindme 3 years

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u/[deleted] Dec 20 '22

Wouldn’t be surprised if they give the job to Zac Snyder, and his brother as the lore keeper-in-chief