James Gunn’s DCU’s predecessor, the DC Extended Universe, had the makings of one of the greatest superhero franchises, had it not been from some ridiculously behind-the-scenes meddling from the studio, which stifled the creative capital of the cinematic universe. However, despite the universe being cut short, there were some brilliant choices that the film made, ones that deserve another chance in the DCU.
Fans have taken to the internet to talk about the many things that the DCEU did right, chief among them Doctor Fate, played by Pierce Brosnan, and Hawkman, played by Aldis Hodge. There has been a tide of fans who earnestly wish that James Gunn take the time to give these characters another chance in his new and improved DCU.
Fans believe that James Gunn can benefit from having the DCEU’s Doctor Fate and Hawkman in his DCU
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), fans have come out in support of the portrayal of Hawkman and Doctor Fate as they were depicted in Jaume Collet-Serra’s Balck Adam. Given the unique look that the film had and the talented actors that were a part of the cast, fans are keen on seeing them in the DCU, especially now that more details have been coming out about the film’s look, especially with a better look at Superman’s costume.
They do deserve another shot, The movie was good. Bad villain is what brought the movie down in my opinion.
— Lone Wolf (@No_Pain1080) June 26, 2024
I'll be fine with Dwayne being recast, but I always wanted the JSA from this film to survive & interact with other characters. They were so amazing to watch. π₯Ί
— Jordan Jones (@jordnjnes) June 26, 2024
This a banger tweet. I just watched Black Adam again a few days ago and I realizes how badly I took them for granted. Hopefully they get a chance in the DCU.
— πππα΅ πβππ ππππ (@kingbchalla) June 26, 2024
Despite Black Adam‘s subpar performance at the box office, the Justice Society of America was one of the highlights of the film. While different from the Justice League that was set up for this universe. The team was sanctioned by Amanda Waller, functioning as a superhero team that is on the government’s beck and call.
James Gunn’s universe is already a set superhero setting
Unlike the Marvel Cinematic Universe, James Gunn is going to introduce DC’s flagship heroes in a world where superheroes already exist. Superman is set to interact with multiple heroes, including The Authority and the Green Lantern Corp. Given that Viola Davis and John Cena are carrying over their characters from the DCEU, James Gunn must consider the fact that Pierce Brosnan and Aldis Hodge played their characters to perfection, and could function well in his established DC Universe.
The JSA could be an influential force in the DCU, setting the groundwork with heroism to create the Justice League, which is all but an inevitability in the DCU. The characters as they stand, such as Doctor Fate, Hawkman, Atom Smasher, and Cyclone, could be an established part of the DCU and could herald the inspiration for the Justice League, as opposed to The Authority.
