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James Gunn Spills DC Universe Secrets at NYCC!
Hold onto your capes, comic fans, because James Gunn just dropped a boatload of exciting updates about the DC Universe at New York Comic Con! From “Superman” to “Supergirl” and even “Creature Commandos,” Gunn provided insights into a whole bunch of projects he’s juggling as co-head of DC Studios. This news is HUGE for DC fans eager to see what the new era of storytelling will bring.
Let’s break it down:
Live-Action “Creature Commandos” Incoming!
Not only is the animated “Creature Commandos” hitting Max on December 5th, but Gunn confirmed plans for a live-action version! And get this: Rick Flag Sr., played by Frank Grillo, will appear in both the “Superman” movie and “Peacemaker” season 2. Gunn also hinted that some of the “Creature Commandos” voice actors might pop up in other DC projects as different characters. Talk about a connected universe!
“Superman” Soaring to New Heights!
Gunn is super excited about “Superman,” which is aiming for a July 11, 2025 release. He teased that Krypto the Superdog plays a big role and that David Corenswet will blow audiences away as the Man of Steel. A trailer might even be dropping sooner than we think! Fans are anxious to see Superman’s return to the big screen after a rocky few years.
“Peacemaker” Season 2 is Packing a Punch!
Filming for “Peacemaker” season 2 is underway, and Gunn praised John Cena’s growth as an actor. He described the new season as “very different,” which has definitely sparked curiosity about what direction the story will take. “Peacemaker” was a surprise hit for DC, so anticipation for the next chapter is high.
“Lanterns” Lighting Up the DCU!
Gunn expressed his excitement about working with Aaron Pierre on “Lanterns,” revealing that Pierre was almost cast as Adam Warlock in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” The concept for “Lanterns” was one of the first things developed for the new DCU, suggesting it will play a significant role in the overall narrative. It’ll be interesting to see how a Green Lantern story fits into Gunn’s vision for DC.
“Supergirl” Taking Flight!
Filming for “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” begins in January in England. Gunn praised the screen test of Milly Alcock and the pitch by Ana Nogueira, which he said was one of the best he’s ever heard. The film will be based on Tom King’s comic book storyline with some structural differences. This is a highly anticipated project, as Supergirl hasn’t had a solo live-action film in decades.
Clearly, James Gunn has a clear and exciting vision for the future of the DC Universe. These updates have generated a ton of buzz among fans and definitely have us counting down the days until these projects hit the big and small screen! The competition with Marvel is fierce, so DC needs to deliver strong and engaging content to win over audiences. With Gunn at the helm, it looks like they’re on the right track.
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