With the WGA strike now officially underway, James Gunn finds himself in a unique - and unenviable - position. Not only is the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director the co-head of a major studio, but he is currently writing Superman: Legacy, which he's also set to helm.
Gunn recently announced that early pre-production had begun on the reboot, with costume testing, casting, and more underway. But fans wondered if the strike could still have an impact on his work on the project.
Now, The Wrap is reporting that the filmmaker handed in his first draft last week... just before the writers' strike kicked-off.
Of course, a first draft is just that, and Gunn almost certainly has significant work yet to do on the story. We're assuming he'll support the strike and focus on other aspects of the production for the time being, but he hasn't weighed in on the situation yet (Gunn is very vocal on social media, so keep an eye on his Twitter account).
Right now, all we really know about Legacy is that it's set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025, and will focus on the early days of the iconic hero. Gunn has confirmed that Jimmy Olsen will feature, and we'd be very surprised if fellow Superman regulars Lois Lane and Lex Luthor didn't join him.
“Superman: Legacy is the true foundation of our creative vision for the DC Universe. Not only is Superman an iconic part of DC lore, he is also a favorite character for comic book readers, viewers of earlier movies, and fans around the world," said Gunn during the DCU slate announcement. "I can’t wait to introduce our version of Superman who audiences will be able to follow and get to know across films, movies, animation and gaming.”