James Gunn Sets the Record Straight on Superman: Legacy's Justice League Rumors
Superman: Legacy sets its sights on a production start in 2024, fueling anticipation for DC fans Discover the intriguing roles DC heroes will play in this highly anticipated film
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James Gunn has made it clear that a Justice League movie is not on the immediate horizon, as he addressed the speculation during the San Diego Comic-Con.Gunn put an end to the false rumors surrounding Warner Bros. Discovery CEO pressuring for multiple superheroes in Superman: Legacy.
Superman: Legacy will showcase the characters Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner, Mister Terrific, and Metamorpho, but their roles will primarily support the narrative surrounding Superman. According to James Gunn, despite the inclusion of multiple superheroes in Superman: Legacy and recent announcements from DC, there are no plans for a Justice League film in the near future. With David Corenswet portraying Clark Kent, also known as Superman, in this reboot titled "Gods and Monsters," Chapter 1, the movie holds great anticipation within DC Studios. James Gunn takes on the combined role of writer and director for this project.
Despite Superman: Legacy's principal photography not scheduled to begin until 2024, numerous rumors and theories about the upcoming film have already emerged. However, James Gunn swiftly stepped in to dispel any misconceptions and shed light on the actual situation.
At San Diego Comic-Con, a Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths animated movie was announced, sparking speculation if this served as a preliminary hint for Gunn's DC Universe. When questioned by @anikendra_nath_jha on Threads about the authenticity of this assumption, Gunn straightforwardly denied it by responding with a simple "No."
At the same time, a separate false rumor emerged that
What Roles Will The DC Heroes Have In Superman: Legacy?
was featuring multiple superheroes due to pressure from Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, in order to exhibit DC's value to potential buyers. However, when @scott.moyers.9 inquired about the truthfulness of this claim, the DC Studios co-CEO, Gunn, refuted the report by commenting, "Of course not."
The current lineup for Superman: Legacy includes Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), and Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan) - all of whom have appeared as Justice League members in different iterations. It remains uncertain whether Gunn intends to introduce additional heroes, as casting announcements are currently postponed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Nevertheless, Gunn has already addressed the possible appearance of other masked crime-fighters in Superman: Legacy while being careful not to reveal too much about the storyline.
In the DC Universe, established superheroes such as Superman won't have their origin story retold in the upcoming reboot. Instead, the focus will be on a younger version of Superman, set in a world where active heroes exist in their careers. In Superman: Legacy, new cast members will be joining to enhance Superman's story, rather than to lay the groundwork for spinoff projects. It's possible that these cast members will have supporting roles, perhaps appearing in only a few scenes.
We will have to wait and see what other plans Gunn has for Superman: Legacy, as any announcements regarding the DCU are currently on hold due to strikes, including the Writers Guild of America strike. As the true starting point for DC Studios' new shared continuity, Superman: Legacy will likely provide more answers to audience questions before its release. Hopefully, we can expect updates on Superman: Legacy in the coming months.
Source: James Gunn/Threads (1,2)
