<p>Amidst a lot of uncertainties going on in the DC world right now, one thing that is confirmed is the return of Margot Robbie. James Gunn, DC Studios’ new co-CEO, has recently revealed that he will "for sure" work with Margot again in the DC superhero film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gunn is an ardent social media user and keeps on chatting with the netizens. Recently, a fan asked Gunn if he would ever work with Robbie again.</p>

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A Twitter user wrote, "WILL YOU WORK WITH MARGOT ROBBIE AGAIN?"<br />
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Replying to which, Gunn, who has worked with Margot in the 2021 film <em>The Suicide Squad,</em> simply replied, “For sure.”</p>

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<p>The Barbie star is known for playing Harley Quinn in the DC universe. The 32-year-old actor made her DC debut with the 2016 movie <em>Suicide Squad</em>. She reprised her role in <em>Birds of Prey </em>(2020) and a third time in The <em>Suicide Squad</em> (2021).<br />
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Last year in July, Gunn called Robbie one of his favourite actors. During his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gunn said that Robbie is "probably my favourite actor I've ever worked with.''<br />
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"What's so great about Margot is that she's just so good on so many different fronts. She's a fantastic actor, she's a fantastic comedian, and she's a fantastic athlete," he continued, adding, "I just love working with her. She's a great person, who doesn't have an ego."</p>

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Amidst a lot of uncertainties going on in the DC world right now, one thing that is confirmed is the return of Margot Robbie. James Gunn, DC Studios’ new co-CEO, has recently revealed that he will "for sure" work with Margot again in the DC superhero film.

Amidst a lot of uncertainties going on in the DC world right now, one thing that is confirmed is the return of Margot Robbie. James Gunn, DC Studios’ new co-CEO, has recently revealed that he will "for sure" work with Margot again in the DC superhero film. Gunn is an ardent social media user and keeps on chatting with the netizens. Recently, a fan asked Gunn if he would ever work with Robbie again. Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King visit Al-Maghtas, the sacred site of Jesus' baptism in Jordan | See photos A Twitter user wrote, "WILL YOU WORK WITH MARGOT ROBBIE AGAIN?" Replying to which, Gunn, who has worked with Margot in the 2021 film The Suicide Squad, simply replied, “For sure.” WILL YOU WORK WITH MARGOT ROBBIE AGAIN? @JamesGunn pic.twitter.com/XoMq7IVAla — yasm!m (@margotdcnauta) March 18, 2023 × The Barbie star is known for playing Harley Quinn in the DC universe. The 32-year-old actor made her DC debut with the 2016 movie Suicide Squad. She reprised her role in Birds of Prey (2020) and a third time in The Suicide Squad (2021). Last year in July, Gunn called Robbie one of his favourite actors. During his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gunn said that Robbie is "probably my favourite actor I've ever worked with.'' "What's so great about Margot is that she's just so good on so many different fronts. She's a fantastic actor, she's a fantastic comedian, and she's a fantastic athlete," he continued, adding, "I just love working with her. She's a great person, who doesn't have an ego." (With agency inputs)

James Gunn says he will 'for sure' work with Margot Robbie again

<p>DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and producer Peter Safran recently unveiled the first part of their vision for DCU (DC Universe), which is not just a cinematic universe, but also encompasses live-action television, animation, and even video games. The DC brand has had a rocky journey when it comes to the cinematic universe. Gunn and Safran were called "complementary" talents by Zaslav when they were hired, and indeed while Gunn grew up reading comics, Safran has a knack for financing projects with box office potential. But it is Gunn in particular who is ushering in a creative turning point in DC Extended Universe. I explain. Let's begin with the basics.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-logan-director-james-mangold-to-direct-dcus-swamp-thing-movie-heres-what-we-know-558166">Logan director James Mangold to direct DCU's Swamp Thing movie? Here's what we know</a></strong></p>

<h2>How did James Gunn become such a big name in superhero cinema?</h2>

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<p>Gunn has been in the 'big 2' (Marvel and DC) superhero business since he helmed 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. it is a credit to his writing and filmmaking that some of the obscure characters in the comics populated the cast of one of that year's best superhero movies. The film featured a found family of the galaxy's biggest rejects, two of whom were not even human, and one of them was a robot. And yet infused with his unique brand of humour, solid writing, and a talented cast of actors and voice actors, the film became a huge hit and also impressed critics.</p>

<p>His next for Marvel Studios, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 was an even bigger commercial success.</p>

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<p>But in 2018, when the third Guardians of the Galaxy film was in development, Disney, the parent company of Marvel Studios. The reason for the ban was his old tweets in which he appeared to joke about paedophilia and rape. The tweets resurfaced after US conservatives shared them after he became vocal in his criticism of the Donald J Trump presidency. Hours after the tweets appeared, Disney ended any association with him, including the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This allowed Warner Bros to recruit him for a DC movie. He chose a soft reboot of the 2016 movie 'Suicide Squad'.</p>

<p>The film, called The Suicide Squad marked Gunn's return to films with a bang. It released in 2021 and starred a huge cast of actors Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, and Pete Davidson.</p>

<p>Apart from The Suicide Squad, Gunn also wrote and directed a John Cena-fronted spinoff series called 'Peacemaker' for HBO Max, which was also received well.</p>

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<h2>How Gunn's association with DC for foreseeable future is great news for DC fans</h2>

<p>As we have established, Gunn is a really good superhero movie director. He grew up on a steady diet of comics and has repeatedly shown an uncanny knack for crafting moving stories with multiple, varied characters forgetting their differences and coming together for a common goal. With 'Peacemaker', he proved that he is good with sole characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instill his irreverent humour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DC has suffered for a long time without any lasting skipper to direct things. There have been competing visions, execs who have disagreed over the direction the properties should go in, and so on. What the company needed at this time is somebody exactly like Gunn: who has a proven track record in the genre and is a geek and knows these characters well. Under Gunn and Safran, the future of DC films is bright.</p>

<p>As you saw from the film slate Gunn and Safran unveiled, they realise that introducing marquee characters like Superman and Batman all of a sudden may backfire. Audiences, instead, should be lured into the universe gradually.</p>


DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and producer Peter Safran recently unveiled the first part of their vision for DCU (DC Universe), which is not just a cinematic universe, but also encompasses live-action television, animation, and even video games.

DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and producer Peter Safran recently unveiled the first part of their vision for DCU (DC Universe), which is not just a cinematic universe, but also encompasses live-action television, animation, and even video games. The DC brand has had a rocky journey when it comes to the cinematic universe. Gunn and Safran were called "complementary" talents by Zaslav when they were hired, and indeed while Gunn grew up reading comics, Safran has a knack for financing projects with box office potential. But it is Gunn in particular who is ushering in a creative turning point in DC Extended Universe. I explain. Let's begin with the basics. Also Read: Logan director James Mangold to direct DCU's Swamp Thing movie? Here's what we know How did James Gunn become such a big name in superhero cinema? Gunn has been in the 'big 2' (Marvel and DC) superhero business since he helmed 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. it is a credit to his writing and filmmaking that some of the obscure characters in the comics populated the cast of one of that year's best superhero movies. The film featured a found family of the galaxy's biggest rejects, two of whom were not even human, and one of them was a robot. And yet infused with his unique brand of humour, solid writing, and a talented cast of actors and voice actors, the film became a huge hit and also impressed critics. His next for Marvel Studios, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 was an even bigger commercial success. But in 2018, when the third Guardians of the Galaxy film was in development, Disney, the parent company of Marvel Studios. The reason for the ban was his old tweets in which he appeared to joke about paedophilia and rape. The tweets resurfaced after US conservatives shared them after he became vocal in his criticism of the Donald J Trump presidency. Hours after the tweets appeared, Disney ended any association with him, including the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This allowed Warner Bros to recruit him for a DC movie. He chose a soft reboot of the 2016 movie 'Suicide Squad'. The film, called The Suicide Squad marked Gunn's return to films with a bang. It released in 2021 and starred a huge cast of actors Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, and Pete Davidson. Apart from The Suicide Squad, Gunn also wrote and directed a John Cena-fronted spinoff series called 'Peacemaker' for HBO Max, which was also received well. Also Read: Every upcoming DC Universe movie: Superman Legacy, The Flash, Swamp Thing, and more How Gunn's association with DC for foreseeable future is great news for DC fans As we have established, Gunn is a really good superhero movie director. He grew up on a steady diet of comics and has repeatedly shown an uncanny knack for crafting moving stories with multiple, varied characters forgetting their differences and coming together for a common goal. With 'Peacemaker', he proved that he is good with sole characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instill his irreverent humour. DC has suffered for a long time without any lasting skipper to direct things. There have been competing visions, execs who have disagreed over the direction the properties should go in, and so on. What the company needed at this time is somebody exactly like Gunn: who has a proven track record in the genre and is a geek and knows these characters well. Under Gunn and Safran, the future of DC films is bright. As you saw from the film slate Gunn and Safran unveiled, they realise that introducing marquee characters like Superman and Batman all of a sudden may backfire. Audiences, instead, should be lured into the universe gradually.

With James Gunn at the helm, DC can beat Marvel at its own game

<p>In an unexpected piece of news, James Gunn and producer Peter Safran were made the heads of DC Studios, a rebranded DC Films. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Gunn, Safran, and Warner Bros Discovery's chief David Zaslav later confirmed the news. Zaslav had been looking for a suitable person to lead the next phase of DC film universe. For almost a decade now, DC films have tried to catch up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and have failed. There have been individual successes, sure, but as a unified cinematic universe, DC movies have failed. Analysts have said that the biggest reason for that is absence of a figure like Kevin Feige (Marvel Studios boss) at DC -- somebody who knows comics intimately and is also familiar with the business side of things.</p>

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<p>Gunn and Safran were called "complementary" talents by Zaslav and indeed while Gunn grew up reading comics, Safran has a knack for financing projects with box office potential. But it is Gunn in particular that can usher in a creative turning point in DC Extended Universe. I explain. Let's begin with the basics.</p>

<h2>How did James Gunn become such a big name in superhero cinema?</h2>

<p>Gunn has been in the 'big 2' (Marvel and DC) superhero business since he helmed 2014's 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. it is a credit to his writing and filmmaking that some of the obscure characters in the comics populated the cast of one of that year's best superhero movie. The film featured a found family of the galaxy's biggest rejects, two of whom were not even human, and and one of them was a robot. And yet infused with his unique brand of humour, solid writing, and a talented cast of actors and voice-actors, the film became a huge hit and also impressed critics.</p>

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<p>His next for Marvel Studios, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2' was an even bigger commercial success.</p>

<p>But in 2018, when the third 'Guardians of the Galaxy' film was in development, Disney, the parent company of Marvel Studios. The reason for the ban was his old tweets in which he appeared to joke about paedophilia and rape. The tweets resurfaced after US conservatives shared them after he became vocal in his criticism of the Donald J Trump presidency. Hours after the tweets appeared, Disney ended any association with him, including the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This allowed Warner Bros to recruit him for a DC movie. He chose a soft reboot of the 2016 movie 'Suicide Squad'.</p>

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<p>The film, called 'The Suicide Squad' marked Gunn's return to films with a bang. It released in 2021 and starred a huge cast of actors Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, and Pete Davidson.</p>

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<p>The film scored 90 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Enlivened by writer-director James Gunn's singularly skewed vision, The Suicide Squad marks a funny, fast-paced rebound that plays to the source material's violent, anarchic strengths."</p>

<p>Apart from 'The Suicide Squad', Gunn also wrote and directed a John Cena-fronted spinoff series called 'Peacemaker' for HBO Max, which was also received well.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-suicide-squad-director-james-gunn-marries-girlfriend-jennifer-holland-see-photos-521388">&nbsp;'The Suicide Squad' director James Gunn marries girlfriend Jennifer Holland. See photos</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>How Gunn's association with DC for foreseeable future is a great news for DC fans</strong></h2>

<p>As we have established, Gunn is a really good superhero movie director. He grew up on a steady diet of comics, and has repeated shown an uncanny knack of crafting moving stories with multiple, varied characters forgetting their differences and coming together for a common goal. With 'Peacemaker', he proved that he is good with sole characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instil his irreverent humour.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>DC has suffered for a long time without any lasting skipper to direct things. There have been competing visions, execs who have disagreed over the direction the properties should go in, and so on. What the company needed at this time is somebody exactly like Gunn: who has a proven track record in the genre and is a geek and knows these characters well. Under Gunn and Safran, the future of DC films is bright.</p>


In an unexpected piece of news, James Gunn and producer Peter Safran were made the heads of DC Studios, a rebranded DC Films. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

In an unexpected piece of news, James Gunn and producer Peter Safran were made the heads of DC Studios, a rebranded DC Films. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Gunn, Safran, and Warner Bros Discovery's chief David Zaslav later confirmed the news. Zaslav had been looking for a suitable person to lead the next phase of DC film universe. For almost a decade now, DC films have tried to catch up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and have failed. There have been individual successes, sure, but as a unified cinematic universe, DC movies have failed. Analysts have said that the biggest reason for that is absence of a figure like Kevin Feige (Marvel Studios boss) at DC -- somebody who knows comics intimately and is also familiar with the business side of things. Also Read: 'The Suicide Squad' director James Gunn to lead DC Studios, promises 'some of the biggest, grandest stories' Gunn and Safran were called "complementary" talents by Zaslav and indeed while Gunn grew up reading comics, Safran has a knack for financing projects with box office potential. But it is Gunn in particular that can usher in a creative turning point in DC Extended Universe. I explain. Let's begin with the basics. How did James Gunn become such a big name in superhero cinema? Gunn has been in the 'big 2' (Marvel and DC) superhero business since he helmed 2014's 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. it is a credit to his writing and filmmaking that some of the obscure characters in the comics populated the cast of one of that year's best superhero movie. The film featured a found family of the galaxy's biggest rejects, two of whom were not even human, and and one of them was a robot. And yet infused with his unique brand of humour, solid writing, and a talented cast of actors and voice-actors, the film became a huge hit and also impressed critics. Accurate. So pleased to be here. #DC pic.twitter.com/KpvdME4Pju — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 25, 2022 × His next for Marvel Studios, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2' was an even bigger commercial success. But in 2018, when the third 'Guardians of the Galaxy' film was in development, Disney, the parent company of Marvel Studios. The reason for the ban was his old tweets in which he appeared to joke about paedophilia and rape. The tweets resurfaced after US conservatives shared them after he became vocal in his criticism of the Donald J Trump presidency. Hours after the tweets appeared, Disney ended any association with him, including the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This allowed Warner Bros to recruit him for a DC movie. He chose a soft reboot of the 2016 movie 'Suicide Squad'. Also Read: 'Black Adam' movie review: Dwayne Johnson's action-packed DC movie is let down by a subpar script The film, called 'The Suicide Squad' marked Gunn's return to films with a bang. It released in 2021 and starred a huge cast of actors Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, and Pete Davidson. Super News! https://t.co/eFyUZwZHkK — DC (@DCComics) October 25, 2022 × The film scored 90 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Enlivened by writer-director James Gunn's singularly skewed vision, The Suicide Squad marks a funny, fast-paced rebound that plays to the source material's violent, anarchic strengths." Apart from 'The Suicide Squad', Gunn also wrote and directed a John Cena-fronted spinoff series called 'Peacemaker' for HBO Max, which was also received well. Also Read: 'The Suicide Squad' director James Gunn marries girlfriend Jennifer Holland. See photos How Gunn's association with DC for foreseeable future is a great news for DC fans As we have established, Gunn is a really good superhero movie director. He grew up on a steady diet of comics, and has repeated shown an uncanny knack of crafting moving stories with multiple, varied characters forgetting their differences and coming together for a common goal. With 'Peacemaker', he proved that he is good with sole characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instil his irreverent humour. Watch: Five great superhero movies that are not DC or Marvel DC has suffered for a long time without any lasting skipper to direct things. There have been competing visions, execs who have disagreed over the direction the properties should go in, and so on. What the company needed at this time is somebody exactly like Gunn: who has a proven track record in the genre and is a geek and knows these characters well. Under Gunn and Safran, the future of DC films is bright.

Why James Gunn leading DC Studios is a great news for fans

<p>The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in the doldrums. Ever since the so-called 'Infinity Saga' ended with 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame', many MCU movies and shows have struggled to recreated the pre-Endgame magic. Not including the two specials from Marvel Studios, we saw three movies and three TV shows, and with an exception of 'She-Hulk', they all were disappointments (to this scribe, at least. You may differ). It appears James Cameron's prophesised so-called 'Avengers Fatigue' is finally here. Clearly, too much of anything, even MCU, is bad. Marvel Studios and its parent company Disney decided to expand the MCU by launching a half-dozen (or so) TV shows to support the new streaming service Disney+, and it has had the reverse effect. MCU feels smaller somehow.</p>

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<h2>MCU's loss is DCEU's gain?</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the rumours of MCU's demise, exaggerated though they may be, can augur well for DC Extended Universe or DCEU. While the MCU started with 2008's summer release of Jon Favreau's 'Iron Man', the DCEU's beginning came half a decade later in 2013 with Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel', and it has only played catchup since then.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starring Robert Downey Jr in the role, 'Iron Man' was a runaway, unexpected, hit. The superhero was not a well-known one among film audiences, and frankly neither were the Avengers that came later for the general audience who were not comic book readers. But Marvel Studios, with Kevin Feige at the helm, had trust in themselves and the cast (even Robert Downey Jr, who was pretty much persona non grata back then due to his substance abuse issues run-ins with the law) and crew that paid off.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The challenge in front of 'Iron Man' was also 'The Dark Knight', Christopher Nolan's grownup oriented 'The Dark Knight' was more of a crime thriller than a full-fledged superhero pic. But the Dark Knight trilogy, featuring Christian Bale in the role, was its own self-contained universe. And it was not until 'Man of Steel' that DC really looked into building a cinematic universe.</p>

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<p>Starring Henry Cavill in the role of Superman, the film was a standalone film that was supposed to eventually lead to the formation of the Justice League. But the film was poorly received, and Snyder's gloomier Superman was rejected by fans. The film was a decent commercial success and received mixed critical reviews. The next two releases -- 'Batman V Superman' and 'Suicide Squad' -- were even more heavily panned by critics and disappointed at the box office as well, the former especially when it had the main three DC superheroes. While the next, 'Wonder Woman', was a huge success, the joy was ruined by 'Justice League' later that year, grossing about $650 million on a budget of an incredible $350 million</p>

<p>The biggest reason DC films are a mess is there has been a lack of unifying vision throughout the DCEU history, with nobody like Feige to oversee the films and the cinematic universe. And no, Zack Snyder is not it as his vision was already roundly rejected by both critics and fans. And I am saying it as somebody who loved 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-thanos-idiotic-plan-and-other-things-that-make-absolutely-no-sense-in-marvel-movies-498039">Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies</a></strong></p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-suicide-squad-director-james-gunn-to-lead-dc-studios-promises-some-of-the-biggest-grandest-stories-528475">James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios' helm</a></h2>

<p>DC Films, that rudderless ship, is no more. Make way for DC Studios, a new studio that has filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran at the helm. That happened in October this year. David Zaslav, the chief of Warner Bros Discovery, had been looking for a suitable person to lead the next phase of the DC film universe.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Is DCEU's future bright under Gunn and Safran?</h2>

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<p>Absolutely. Gunn has been in the Marvel and DC) superhero business since he helmed 2014's 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. it is a credit to his writing and filmmaking that some of the obscure characters in the comics populated the cast of one of that year's best superhero movies. The film featured a found family of the galaxy's biggest rejects, two of whom were not even human, and one of them was a robot. And yet infused with his unique brand of humour, solid writing, and a talented cast of actors and voice actors, the film became a huge hit and also impressed critics.</p>

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<p>His next for Marvel Studios, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2' was an even bigger commercial success.</p>

<p>After being banned by Disney for controversial old tweets, Gunn switched sides to DC. He chose a soft reboot of the 2016 movie 'Suicide Squad'. The film, called 'The Suicide Squad' marked Gunn's return to films with a bang. It released in 2021 and starred a huge cast of actors Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, and Pete Davidson.</p>

<p>Apart from 'The Suicide Squad', Gunn also wrote and directed a John Cena-fronted spinoff series called 'Peacemaker' for HBO Max, which was also received well.</p>

<h2><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-james-gunn-leading-dc-studios-is-a-great-news-for-fans-528511">Why is Gunn going to be great for DC?</a></strong></h2>

<p>As we have seen already, Gunn is really good with the superhero genre, possibly the best around right now. He grew up on a steady diet of comics, and has repeatedly shown an uncanny knack for crafting moving stories with multiple, varied characters forgetting their differences and coming together for a common goal. With 'Peacemaker', he proved that he is good with sole characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instill his irreverent humour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DC movies have suffered for a long time without any skipper to direct things. There have been competing visions, execs who have disagreed over the direction the properties should go in, and so on. What the company needed at this time is somebody exactly like Gunn: who has a proven track record in the genre and is a geek and knows these characters well. Under Gunn and Safran, the future of DC films is bright.</p>

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<h2>What to expect from DCEU in the future?</h2>

<p>Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Henry Cavill will return to the role of Superman. He appeared in the role in the post-credits scene of 'Black Adam', basically challenging the man in black for a fight. We should see the return of Justice League, since except for Ben Affleck's Batman, every other character has already got or is getting their own solo movies, and can face a common threat by teaming up in a JLA movie. We know Zaslav wants DCEU to go the way MCU went — multiple superheroes versus one big supervillain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DC already has Darkseid, who appeared in 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. Gunn and Safran have also promised the "Biggest Story Ever Told across multiple films, television shows, &amp; animated projects," which does make it look like the DCEU is going to be more unified from now on.</p>


The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in the doldrums. Ever since the so-called 'Infinity Saga' ended with 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame', many MCU movies and shows have struggled to recreated the pre-Endgame magic.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in the doldrums. Ever since the so-called 'Infinity Saga' ended with 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame', many MCU movies and shows have struggled to recreated the pre-Endgame magic. Not including the two specials from Marvel Studios, we saw three movies and three TV shows, and with an exception of 'She-Hulk', they all were disappointments (to this scribe, at least. You may differ). It appears James Cameron's prophesised so-called 'Avengers Fatigue' is finally here. Clearly, too much of anything, even MCU, is bad. Marvel Studios and its parent company Disney decided to expand the MCU by launching a half-dozen (or so) TV shows to support the new streaming service Disney+, and it has had the reverse effect. MCU feels smaller somehow. Also Read: MCU had a terrible 2022. What went wrong? MCU's loss is DCEU's gain? Meanwhile, the rumours of MCU's demise, exaggerated though they may be, can augur well for DC Extended Universe or DCEU. While the MCU started with 2008's summer release of Jon Favreau's 'Iron Man', the DCEU's beginning came half a decade later in 2013 with Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel', and it has only played catchup since then. Starring Robert Downey Jr in the role, 'Iron Man' was a runaway, unexpected, hit. The superhero was not a well-known one among film audiences, and frankly neither were the Avengers that came later for the general audience who were not comic book readers. But Marvel Studios, with Kevin Feige at the helm, had trust in themselves and the cast (even Robert Downey Jr, who was pretty much persona non grata back then due to his substance abuse issues run-ins with the law) and crew that paid off. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies The challenge in front of 'Iron Man' was also 'The Dark Knight', Christopher Nolan's grownup oriented 'The Dark Knight' was more of a crime thriller than a full-fledged superhero pic. But the Dark Knight trilogy, featuring Christian Bale in the role, was its own self-contained universe. And it was not until 'Man of Steel' that DC really looked into building a cinematic universe. Starring Henry Cavill in the role of Superman, the film was a standalone film that was supposed to eventually lead to the formation of the Justice League. But the film was poorly received, and Snyder's gloomier Superman was rejected by fans. The film was a decent commercial success and received mixed critical reviews. The next two releases -- 'Batman V Superman' and 'Suicide Squad' -- were even more heavily panned by critics and disappointed at the box office as well, the former especially when it had the main three DC superheroes. While the next, 'Wonder Woman', was a huge success, the joy was ruined by 'Justice League' later that year, grossing about $650 million on a budget of an incredible $350 million The biggest reason DC films are a mess is there has been a lack of unifying vision throughout the DCEU history, with nobody like Feige to oversee the films and the cinematic universe. And no, Zack Snyder is not it as his vision was already roundly rejected by both critics and fans. And I am saying it as somebody who loved 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios' helm DC Films, that rudderless ship, is no more. Make way for DC Studios, a new studio that has filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran at the helm. That happened in October this year. David Zaslav, the chief of Warner Bros Discovery, had been looking for a suitable person to lead the next phase of the DC film universe. Is DCEU's future bright under Gunn and Safran? Also Read: All upcoming DC movies: 'Shazam 2', 'The Flash', 'Man of Steel 2', and others Absolutely. Gunn has been in the Marvel and DC) superhero business since he helmed 2014's 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. it is a credit to his writing and filmmaking that some of the obscure characters in the comics populated the cast of one of that year's best superhero movies. The film featured a found family of the galaxy's biggest rejects, two of whom were not even human, and one of them was a robot. And yet infused with his unique brand of humour, solid writing, and a talented cast of actors and voice actors, the film became a huge hit and also impressed critics. His next for Marvel Studios, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2' was an even bigger commercial success. After being banned by Disney for controversial old tweets, Gunn switched sides to DC. He chose a soft reboot of the 2016 movie 'Suicide Squad'. The film, called 'The Suicide Squad' marked Gunn's return to films with a bang. It released in 2021 and starred a huge cast of actors Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, and Pete Davidson. Apart from 'The Suicide Squad', Gunn also wrote and directed a John Cena-fronted spinoff series called 'Peacemaker' for HBO Max, which was also received well. Why is Gunn going to be great for DC? As we have seen already, Gunn is really good with the superhero genre, possibly the best around right now. He grew up on a steady diet of comics, and has repeatedly shown an uncanny knack for crafting moving stories with multiple, varied characters forgetting their differences and coming together for a common goal. With 'Peacemaker', he proved that he is good with sole characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instill his irreverent humour. DC movies have suffered for a long time without any skipper to direct things. There have been competing visions, execs who have disagreed over the direction the properties should go in, and so on. What the company needed at this time is somebody exactly like Gunn: who has a proven track record in the genre and is a geek and knows these characters well. Under Gunn and Safran, the future of DC films is bright. What to expect from DCEU in the future? Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Henry Cavill will return to the role of Superman. He appeared in the role in the post-credits scene of 'Black Adam', basically challenging the man in black for a fight. We should see the return of Justice League, since except for Ben Affleck's Batman, every other character has already got or is getting their own solo movies, and can face a common threat by teaming up in a JLA movie. We know Zaslav wants DCEU to go the way MCU went — multiple superheroes versus one big supervillain. DC already has Darkseid, who appeared in 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. Gunn and Safran have also promised the "Biggest Story Ever Told across multiple films, television shows, & animated projects," which does make it look like the DCEU is going to be more unified from now on.

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<p>James Gunn and his longtime producer Peter Safran were recently announced as the heads of DC Studios, a rebranded DC Films, a studio under Warner Bros Discovery that produces films on DC characters. The decision was fairly shocking as Gunn had not previously expressed any wish to be anything other than a screenwriter and filmmaker. Still, the news has been received well by most fans as Gunn has a perfect track record when it comes to superhero movies and is also well-versed in comics and lore. Safran too has backed projects that ended up being successful. DC's film universe has failed to catch up to the success and pop culture footprint of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, it has a fighting chance with Gunn and Safran at the helm.</p>

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<p>Marvel and DC have always been rivals since their early days in the late 1930s, and now the rivalry has extended to the films. Gunn recently told fans that Marvel and DC have a common goal -- which is, "keeping the theater-going experience vibrant and alive."</p>

<p>He also said that despite his association with DC, he still has affection for Kevin Feige, the chief of Marvel Studios and the architect of MCU and that he told him first when he signed a deal with DC.</p>

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<p>On Twitter, he wrote, "Not only do I love Kevin [Feige], he was the first person I told after I did the deal with DC (John Cena was the second). Contrary to popular belief, a dollar less for Marvel is not a dollar more for DC. DC and Marvel have the common goal of keeping the theater-going experience vibrant and alive!”</p>

<p>Gunn would know, having worked for both iconic brands. He has directed two successful 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films for Marvel Studios and directed 'The Suicide Squad' for DC in 2021. He also wrote and directed a TV series spinoff of 'The Suicide Squad' called 'Peacemaker', which was also received well. With 'Peacemaker', he also proved that he is good with solo characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instill his irreverent humour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, with Gunn in charge at DC and Feige over at Marvel, there is a potential of a crossover between the two companies' characters. How cool would it be for characters like Superman and Batman and Spider-Man and Thor to rub shoulders in the same film? That crossover will probably dwarf both 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Avengers: Endgame' in terms of box office returns so is beneficial for both Disney, which owns Marvel, and Warner Bros, which owns DC. And fans will have the time of their lives. Everybody wins.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gunn is currently busy with the post-production of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. It releases on &nbsp;May 5, 2023.</p>


James Gunn and his longtime producer Peter Safran were recently announced as the heads of DC Studios, a rebranded DC Films, a studio under Warner Bros Discovery that produces films on DC characters.

James Gunn and his longtime producer Peter Safran were recently announced as the heads of DC Studios, a rebranded DC Films, a studio under Warner Bros Discovery that produces films on DC characters. The decision was fairly shocking as Gunn had not previously expressed any wish to be anything other than a screenwriter and filmmaker. Still, the news has been received well by most fans as Gunn has a perfect track record when it comes to superhero movies and is also well-versed in comics and lore. Safran too has backed projects that ended up being successful. DC's film universe has failed to catch up to the success and pop culture footprint of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, it has a fighting chance with Gunn and Safran at the helm. Also Read: Why James Gunn leading DC Studios is a great news for fans Marvel and DC have always been rivals since their early days in the late 1930s, and now the rivalry has extended to the films. Gunn recently told fans that Marvel and DC have a common goal -- which is, "keeping the theater-going experience vibrant and alive." He also said that despite his association with DC, he still has affection for Kevin Feige, the chief of Marvel Studios and the architect of MCU and that he told him first when he signed a deal with DC. Not only do I love Kevin, he was the 1st person I told after I did the deal with DC (@JohnCena was the 2nd). Contrary to popular belief, a dollar less for Marvel is not a dollar more for DC. DC & Marvel have the common goal of keeping the theater-going experience vibrant & alive! https://t.co/5iiGEWS5Zc — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 28, 2022 × On Twitter, he wrote, "Not only do I love Kevin [Feige], he was the first person I told after I did the deal with DC (John Cena was the second). Contrary to popular belief, a dollar less for Marvel is not a dollar more for DC. DC and Marvel have the common goal of keeping the theater-going experience vibrant and alive!” Gunn would know, having worked for both iconic brands. He has directed two successful 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films for Marvel Studios and directed 'The Suicide Squad' for DC in 2021. He also wrote and directed a TV series spinoff of 'The Suicide Squad' called 'Peacemaker', which was also received well. With 'Peacemaker', he also proved that he is good with solo characters as well if it allows him to dismantle the character in his own way and instill his irreverent humour. Meanwhile, with Gunn in charge at DC and Feige over at Marvel, there is a potential of a crossover between the two companies' characters. How cool would it be for characters like Superman and Batman and Spider-Man and Thor to rub shoulders in the same film? That crossover will probably dwarf both 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Avengers: Endgame' in terms of box office returns so is beneficial for both Disney, which owns Marvel, and Warner Bros, which owns DC. And fans will have the time of their lives. Everybody wins. Gunn is currently busy with the post-production of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. It releases on May 5, 2023.

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