DC Studios Boss James Gunn Addresses WONDER WOMAN Rumor And Confirms Partial Slate Reveal This Month

DC Studios Boss James Gunn Addresses WONDER WOMAN Rumor And Confirms Partial Slate Reveal This Month

Following reports that Wonder Woman is being sidelined in the new DCU, DC Studios boss James Gunn has now addressed those and reiterated plans for a partial slate reveal later this month. Check it out...

By JoshWilding - Jan 05, 2023 06:01 AM EST
Filed Under: DC Studios

Yesterday evening, Variety shared a report claiming that Wonder Woman won't be part of DC Studios' DCU during its first few years. Asked by a fan to weigh in, James Gunn debunked the report, suggesting the Amazon warrior will, in fact, be key in his and Peter Safran's slate of projects during its earliest days. 

Whether this means Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman 3 will still happen is unclear, though we know she was sent back to the drawing board when it became clear her vision didn't fit into this post-DCEU era of storytelling. 

As always, Gunn chose his words carefully here and only confirmed that Diana Prince will be part of the DCU. He didn't specify whether this iteration of the character will be played by Gal Gadot, for example, so it's possible the character will be recast similar to what's happening with Superman after Henry Cavill was ousted from the role. 

In other news, The Suicide Squad director has also reiterated plans for a partial DCU slate reveal this month, reminding us that DC Studios is formulating an 8-10 year lineup of projects. 

However, Gunn completely glossed over claims that Ezra Miller will continue playing Barry Allen following The Flash's release this summer. That's either because a decision hasn't been made or an indication that the rumour was another inaccuracy in the trade's report (which is a surprise given the source). 

Everything appears to be in flux right now, and until DC Studios reveals "some" of those DCU movies and TV shows, we remain in the dark about what's being planned for this franchise. 

Keep checking back here for updates on the DCU as we have them. 

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Jaspion
Jaspion - 1/5/2023, 6:53 AM
As long as Ezra and Gadot are gone.
dagenspear
dagenspear - 1/5/2023, 8:27 AM
@Jaspion - Gadot?
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 1/5/2023, 9:20 AM
@dagenspear - she’s not a good actress. She does look the part though
Origame
Origame - 1/5/2023, 6:54 AM
Again, really goes to show we should be waiting to hear from Gunn first. These people are constantly saying whatever speculation will get the most clicks, and Gunn has debunked the vast majority of them.

In short, all we know is we're getting a rebooted superman as part of it. That's all.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 1/5/2023, 7:45 AM
@Origame - Exactly. None of these other reports have been correct lol.
Blergh
Blergh - 1/5/2023, 9:55 AM
@Origame - what I believe happened: all contracts were cancelled but previous DCEU actors have been given high priority casting agreements that if a new role is cast these actors are sought out first.

Best of both worlds
Origame
Origame - 1/5/2023, 10:03 AM
@Blergh - if I were in the planning room with Gunn, I'd definitely try for that. But I don't think that's the case. They already planned a superman movie that can't feature Henry cavill in the role (he's too old, according to gunn).

Most likely I'd say they're letting the dceu films that are done have their time to shine then go with a full reboot. Maybe picking and choosing previous dceu actors to play the dcu versions, but they will be new versions of those characters regardless.
Blergh
Blergh - 1/5/2023, 10:30 AM
@Origame - I don't think it's the age that turned him off on Cavill. Cavill previously burned his bridges to Tom Cruise when he started dating that publicity-horny stuntwoman and now teamed-up with Dwayne Johnson in his effort to go behind WBs back. I think that alone is reason enough to be persona non grata at WB (be that justified or not isn't down to me to decide).
I like Cavill but I think bridges are just burnt.


If it was down to me I'd drive the DCEU to an organic ending, wait to see the numbers for Aquaman 2, Flash and Shazam 2. And keep these individual series going until they've dried up. Ultimately tie the whole thing up in an Epilogue movie.

And THEN in 2030 I'd start a new DC movie series. There needs to be time to settle the dust, don't jump straight into the next ongoing series and risk audience exhaustion.
Marvel is experiencing a fatigue now, both due to overexposure and waning quality.
The GA needs a break from monthly superhero releases.
Origame
Origame - 1/5/2023, 10:36 AM
@Blergh - as per his tweet on the subject of his superman, "our story will be focusing on an earlier part of superman's life, so the character will not be played by Henry cavill".

The use of the word so implies this is the reason why Henry isn't playing the role, that it's about an earlier part of his life. The only reason that would make sense is if Henry is simply too old for the role. That's the context this tweet is giving: superman is a certain age Henry doesn't match with.
GreedoSarducci
GreedoSarducci - 1/6/2023, 12:33 AM
@Blergh - - no way does DC wait until 2030 for another release. No way.
mountainman
mountainman - 1/5/2023, 6:58 AM
Miller must have some Epstein-like dirt on WB execs if they keep him around. He’s not a box office draw, his legal problems are incredibly problematic, and they have to see the sentiment from the fan base.
OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 1/5/2023, 7:05 AM
@mountainman - You forget he's part of Hollywood's two most VIP groups of people. He might not even need dirt.

I don't think anyone in Hollywood has ever played the Tiny Hat/LBGT double immunity as hard as he's doing right now. He's a trailblazer
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 1/5/2023, 7:00 AM
I hope they just reveal whether it will be a full reboot or not and the movies for 2024 this month, and leave the rest for SDCC.

Also, I really want Green Lantern to show up in those first three years as well.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 1/5/2023, 7:47 AM
@bkmeijer1 - Does 2024 feel too soon? I mean they really need to start getting directors and casting very soon of they are planning to get a movie out in 2024.

But I agree, Green Lantern should definitely not be overlooked this time.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 1/5/2023, 8:43 AM
@CorndogBurglar - wouldn't be surprised if they already had talks behind the scenes or rework projects like Green Lantern and JLD into movies.

Gunn is already writing a Superman movie, so I think we can expect that next year with maybe one or two other movies (not counting Joker).
Shivermetimbers
Shivermetimbers - 1/5/2023, 10:47 AM
@bkmeijer1 - I really like GL as a comic book character, but I am not sure how you can portray his powers in a movie without it being really goofy.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 1/5/2023, 11:10 AM
@Shivermetimbers - honestly, I think even the 2011 movie with Reynolds did a good enough job at that. It will look goofy though
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