Unless you’ve been living under the proverbial rock, you’ve probably heard that there is drama in the DC film universe. But, of course, when is there not? Recently, it was announced that James Gunn is writing a new “Superman” film, which would focus on the character’s earlier days. That was followed up by news that Henry Cavill isn’t coming back as Superman. That news came on the heels of Patty Jenkins being told her pitch for “Wonder Woman 3” no longer fit in the new direction for the superhero franchise. All of this led to much speculation about the dreaded R-word – reboot. In this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we discuss all of the recent drama and where this might lead as we enter 2023 and beyond.
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Really, all of this news is the direct result of James Gunn and Peter Safran being named co-CEOs of DC Studios. As you might expect, when new CEOs take over a company, changes are afoot. However, even the most pessimistic people probably didn’t see a full-on reboot on the horizon (if that’s the direction things actually go). Alas, we are now seeing the beginnings of a brand new era of the DCU, one with a new Superman, perhaps a new Wonder Woman, and no Batman. It’s a tumultuous time, to say the least.
You can hear our whole discussion of the news below, in what is becoming our bi-annual dissection of the DC film drama. Enjoy!
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