DC Studios head James Gunn explains his change of heart to a Twitter follower who accuses him of being a professional liar
James Gunn He is one of the most influential directors in the film industry, without a doubt. After directing major projects for both Disney’s Marvel and Warner Bros.’s DC, the filmmaker is currently the co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran and its mission is to recompose the old DCEU into a new cohesive and above all profitable DCU.
Unlike Kevin FeigePresident of Marvel Studios, Gunn has taken a different approach, turning to social media to gauge fans’ excitement or disappointment at his new job at DC, frequently shutting down false rumors, engaging with his followers, and even polling fans on controversial topics. . He has even vowed never to lie to them.
James Gunn: “I have never lied to the fans”
In response to a follower on Twitter who called him “professional liarGunn addressed his commitment to “never lie» to the fans and questioned what lies the user believes that he has told. The user pointed to two comments by Gunn in the past in which he shared his disinterest in making a Superman movie or directing the DC franchise.
Time has shown that things change, and he is currently developing both. Have you lied? Can you be accused of lying like a professional?
Gunn has changed his mind on both fronts and is currently writing the movie’Superman: Legacy‘ by 2025, which he could direct, while serving as co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Safran.
Gunn explained that “neither of the two things were a lie“as he only saw”how to tackle superman» years after turning down the job in favor of ‘The Suicide Squad‘. He agreed to take over as CEO of DC Studios at the offer to share the role with Safran, which would allow him to “focus on the creative part«.
Gunn reaffirmed that “He has never lied to the fans, and he never will.«, but that you can change your mind on various issues. Throughout the years DC’s backstage struggles have been a classic, it is undeniable that Warner Bros. has shown a serious lack of transparency with its plans.
Gunn was clearly hell-bent on changing that under his DC Studiostaking advantage of his social media presence to interact with fans and explain his change of heart about Superman’s direction and his position as head of the DC Universe.
Fuente Twitter
