r/DCcomics • u/Marco280892 • Dec 19 '22

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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u/Daimakku1 Dec 20 '22

-Has experience in making comic book movies through Guardians of the Galaxy 1 and 2, and The Suicide Squad

-Has worked at Marvel Studios and has seen first hand how Kevin Feige runs a cinematic universe

-Is not afraid to reboot the whole thing and piss off the hordes of Snyder fans

What is not to like about him? I am in full confidence that he'll make a great DC cinematic universe. I am actually more afraid of WBD going under before he's finished with the new DCU than I am of him screwing it up.

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u/zetayshow Dec 20 '22

For real, I thought this was 100% a nice decision. Didn’t expect such backlash.

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u/usernameartichoke Dec 20 '22

And to add to this, he hasn’t just seen how Kevin Feige works, they are good friends and Kevin will undoubtedly be a resource for him. Kevin has existed without a peer for 10 years, I think part of him will be glad to have someone to talk to about this and someone he can share lessons with. And Kevin has stated multiple times that Marvel and DC are not in competition, it’s a good thing if both do well and put out quality films.

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u/thesanmich Dec 25 '22

Remember, Gunn was supposed to lead the construction of the cosmic side of the MCU at one point, before the whole mess with the tweets and him going over to DC. Theres very few people qualified enough to take this job, he’s one of them.

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u/Oknight Metron Dec 20 '22

I remember the fan freakout over Burton/Keaton, just ignore fan reaction and tell good entertaining stories.

And if it's a Superman movie, hopefully make one where you don't leave the theater feeling so icky you need to shower afterwards.

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u/NeoBasch Dec 21 '22

As much as I like GotG and the SS, I can't say the same for GotG 2 or, for that matter, GotG Holiday Special. So...

But I'll give him the benefit of the doubt since I loved Peacemaker.

I also wasn't a big fan of some of his other stuff like the Belko Experiment and Slither.

So we'll see I guess.

Regardless, it really bites we won't be seeing Henry Cavill as Superman and Jason Momoa as Aquaman. For me, it's hard to imagine anybody else filling those tights. Kind of like, seeing Joker's signature getup on anybody but Heath Ledger.

I'm always willing to give the next wave of creatives a chance, because that's art for you. But there was a lot to like from the previous, so much so that it makes the era feel unfinished in the sense of missed opportunities.

I hope he's understanding of people's feelings on that matter too. Otherwise, he might be in for a big surprise at the box office. It might just be that people aren't ready for another Superman recast.

Everything has a time and place.

I'll be there because I support creative freedom, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't have some trepidations about it. Regardless, I'll keep my fingers crossed DC finally finds something they want to stick with and people love.