Unleashing the Dark Side: James Gunn's DC Universe Turns Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck & Gal Gadot into Sinister Masterminds!
The Justice League takes a villainous turn in James Gunn's DC Universe as Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, and Gal Gadot embody the infamous Crime Syndicate Expect the unexpected as these iconic heroes transform into the ultimate antagonists, marking their live-action debut
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Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, and Gal Gadot are imagined as villains in James Gunn's new DC Universe.
The arrival of the new DC Universe marks a fresh chapter for the superheroes of DC Comics, marking the conclusion of the DCEU. The fates of Batman and Wonder Woman remain uncertain, while David Corenswet is set to take over the role of Superman from Cavill.
The involvement of the Justice League in James Gunn's DC Universe remains shrouded in mystery, with only solo films for Superman and Batman confirmed thus far. The assembly of the team may be delayed to ensure a thoughtful approach, taking into account the criticisms of the hasty formation of the Justice League in the DCEU.
Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, and Gal Gadot have transformed from superhero roles to iconic villains in James Gunn's DC Universe, as depicted in new fan art. The DC Comics superheroes are entering a new era under the helm of Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe, commencing with Chapter 1, "Gods and Monsters." However, this new continuity comes at the expense of the DCEU, which will conclude its run later this year with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
While David Corenswet will take over the role of Superman, the replacements for Batman and Wonder Woman, formerly portrayed by Affleck and Gadot, have yet to be determined. Nevertheless, there are still possibilities for Cavill, Affleck, and Gadot to make appearances in the new DC Universe. Artwork by House of Mat, shared via Marvel DC Geeks, showcases the former DCEU actors embodying the personas of the DC villains Ultraman, Owlman, and Superwoman, respectively.
What's Going On With The Justice League In James Gunn's DCU?
The characters Ultraman, Owlman, and Superwoman from the comics serve as the Earth-3 counterparts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman respectively. They are the original members of the Crime Syndicate of America, which is the villainous version of the Justice League. Up until now, the only appearances of the Crime Syndicate have been in animated DC projects, such as the 2010 film Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths.
The actual plans for the iconic Justice League in Gunn's DC Universe remain unclear. During the announcement of Chapter 1, "Gods and Monsters," Gunn and Safran disclosed a limited number of upcoming DC Universe movies and TV shows, with the promise of more announcements in the future. As for the Justice League characters, only solo films for Superman and Batman are currently in development. Additionally, a Wonder Woman prequel show called Paradise Lost is being created for Max, leaving Diana Prince's role in the franchise yet to be determined.
Green Lantern and Supergirl, alongside other Justice League members, are part of the DC Universe Chapter 1 projects. However, there is currently no team-up movie planned. Director James Gunn has been vague about the direction of the Justice League in the DC Universe, possibly indicating a longer wait until the team is formed. One criticism of the previous DC Extended Universe was the rushed formation of the Justice League, compared to the gradual buildup seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Gunn acknowledging the established superheroes in the DC Universe, it remains to be seen how the Justice League will be developed within this continuity. Taking their time with the team's development could be beneficial for the new DC Universe, allowing it to learn from the mistakes of the past. Hopefully, the Justice League will eventually be realized in the DC Universe, making the wait worthwhile.
Source: House of Mat (via Marvel DC Geeks)/Instagram
