Months after taking over as the new co-CEO of DC Studios with Peter Safran, James Gunn announced the first chapter of the new DCU in January. The first chapter, titled “Gods & Monsters,” included several projects along with a Superman movie. It is expected to be the first film under the new DCU. The American filmmaker recently shared new updates related to Superman: Legacy with a series of tweets.
James Gunn Shares His Excitement For Superman: Legacy
James Gunn is officially moving ahead with his first DC film, Superman: Legacy, after taking over as the co-CEO of DC Studios. He gave new updates regarding the Superman project in a series of tweets, as he shared his excitement to start working on the film. Gunn also shared how he was offered a Superman film earlier, but he refused as he did not feel “unique and fun and emotional” about it.
He also shared how he started working on the script of Superman: Legacy and is excited to begin his journey. The Super director also shared the release date of the film and how it is related to his personal life. However, even after working on the script, Gunn was still hesitant about directing the film himself.
But DC Studios’ co-CEO seems to have overcome his hesitation as he confirms that he will be directing the new Superman movie. A lot of details about the film are yet to be revealed. Fans can expect to be introduced to the new Superman soon, as the film is set to release in 2025.
But, the long and the short of it is, I love this script, and I’m incredibly excited as we begin this journey. #UpUpandAway
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 15, 2023
While James Gunn is excited to start his journey under the new DCU, Snyder fans do not seem excited and supportive of the new DCU. They do not seem to follow up with his plans and are still claiming that James Gunn will never be able to top Zack Snyder’s work with DC superheroes.
How Does James Gunn Plan to Manage the Other Projects?
James Gunn’s previous work and films are enough to convince anyone that he would do an incredible job with a DC superhero like Superman. However, considering that he is also the co-CEO of the DC Studios, it also raises the question of how he would manage other upcoming projects.
He announced 10 DCU projects, including five films, and five series, under the first chapter. Creature Commandos is expected to be the first DC project to release, and Gunn has already completed the script for the seven episodes of the series. It is already under production and would release before Superman: Legacy.
However, given that Gunn himself is directing the first film under the new DCU, fans have questioned if he would be able to oversee the other projects while directing Superman: Legacy or if his co-CEO Peter Safran will look after them.
Will you still be able to oversee the other projects while directing or are gonna let Peter do all that?
— Lincoln Kupchak (@LincolnKupchak) March 15, 2023
Not gonna lie, I love your direction but at the same time I wish you didn't direct this movie because it may distract you to oversight the rest of the projects but then this reminds me you are not alone on this and the devotion you both have to your own projects is inspiring
— Marco Bayod (@marcobayod) March 15, 2023
Are you still going to be directing the 2nd season of peacemaker?
— Jim (@Jimbo507) March 15, 2023
So you will direct season 2 of Peacemaker before or after Superman? pic.twitter.com/k6MSNXRHkw
— The Daily Planet (@DC_DailyPlanet) March 15, 2023
All I can say is, you just better pick the right person for the role of Superman. After the Cavill thing and all the bad stuff DC's put out up til now, you might have an uphill climb. I hope you can do it.
— Flint Savage (@Flint_Savage000) March 15, 2023
Some fans also questioned if he would continue to work on the second season of Peacemaker, which is also said to be in production and is expected to release in late 2024. Others asked him to be considerate while casting the new Superman and bring someone who can live up to the standards set by Henry Cavill as Superman and to justify all that DC fans went through, over the past few months.
Some are also excited about what James Gunn has in store with his new Superman movie. However, the question is still how Gunn will manage the other DCU project if he takes on the responsibility for writing and directing the initial projects himself.
Superman: Legacy is set to release on July 11, 2025.
Source: James Gunn via Twitter
