When James Gunn announced the news of a ‘soft reboot’ for the DC universe earlier this year, fans were left surprised at the news. Following this announcement came the news that Henry Cavill, who portrayed Superman, and Ben Affleck, who played Batman, would be leaving the franchise too. This led to an enraged uproar from devastating fans who were not ready to see their favorite actors leave the DCU so soon.
However, instead of this uproar being toned down after knowing that new and better actors will turn up for playing the superheroes and supervillains, fans seem to be much more infuriated as news surfaces that Margot Robbie will be reprising her character of Harley Quinn in the franchise.
Margot Robbie Rumoured To Reprise Her Role As Harley Quinn In DC Universe
Although James Gunn has been trying really hard to make the DC Universe survive ever since he became the co-CEO of the studio by making enormous changes to it, it seems that his trick just isn’t working. Ever since he announced the news of a complete reboot, he only found fans disappointed in his decision.
Furthermore, if that wasn’t enough, rumors surfacing about Margot Robbie reprising her role as Harley Quinn in the franchise seem to have stirred up the anger in fans even more. As tweeted by ScreenTime on Twitter, the Barbie star will be apparently returning to her role.
Margot Robbie will be returning as Harley Quinn in the DCU
via @MyTimeToShineH pic.twitter.com/UgQGWfMVTO
— ScreenTime (@screentime) August 15, 2023
While this news hasn’t been confirmed by James Gunn yet, fans are only getting more and more infuriated with each new surfacing rumor about nearly every other old member of the franchise returning besides Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck.
James Gunn Is Getting Trolled Hard By Fans
Finding out that everyone but their favorite actors are rumored to return to the franchise has started a new uproar among fans regarding the matter. That being said, several DC fans have taken to Twitter to troll James Gunn for his controversial decisions, even though they haven’t been confirmed yet.
Here’s what infuriated fans have to say to Gunn about the DC Universe Reboot:
Most confusing reboot ever. So basically Gunn just wanted his own Superman and Batman and left the rest the same?
— Adam Harris (@adamjharris93) August 15, 2023
If this is true, you need to bring back Henry Cavill. There won’t be a better Superman this lifetime. Do what’s right! @JamesGunn pic.twitter.com/ob1oVqVktF
— Light (@light47) August 15, 2023
the DC universe rEbOoT is a dumpster fire already
— twitch.tv/𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗕𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗸𝗶 (@flashbowski) August 16, 2023
God the new DCU is gonna be so many shades of shit. They’re just randomly picking and choosing who to keep and who to toss. General audiences aren’t gonna be interested.
— Robotguy39 (@Robotguy39) August 16, 2023
too big of a cash cow to let go for James Gunn. so I guess it isn’t just about talent but who can bring more money. got it 👌
— Charlestheswift.eth (@CharlesTheSwift) August 15, 2023
So, basically the whole reboot was an excuse to get ride of Cavill and Affleck, because everyone else seems to be returning. At this point I wouldn’t be surprised if they brought back Ezra Miller too.
— McJunegrand🔞 (@McJunegrand) August 15, 2023
If you are rebooting, do a full reset, not a half arsed one!
— Sahib Ari 🇬🇧- #IStandWithRayFisher (@Code_Awesome28) August 15, 2023
Judging from the already riled-up fans, it seems that James Gunn’s plan for a soft reboot for the franchise just might end up in turmoil. However, it might also be too early to say anything, so we’ll all just have to wait and see what fate the DC universe faces. In the end, it is a soft reboot and not a complete reboot, indicating that not everything will be the same and not everything will be different.
Source: Twitter
