Highlights
- James Gunn's statements about the upcoming DC Universe reboot have confused fans, including whether certain actors will reprise their roles.
- Gunn clarified that Blue Beetle will have a role in the DCU, along with actors Xolo Maridueña, Viola Davis, and John Cena reprising their roles.
- Gunn advises fans that each story should be enjoyed on its own merits, without relying on its connection to a larger universe, adding that shared universes should enhance individual stories, not the other way around.
James Gunn's upcoming DC Universe (DCU) reboot has confused fans, and he has taken to social media to clear it all up.
Since Gunn first announced that he was rebooting the DC Universe, he has made various statements that have confused about which films and which characters are canon to the DCU. Gunn has said that Blue Beetle is the first DC character but also stated that the DCU starts with Superman: Legacy. Additionally, he has said that certain actors would reprise their roles from the DCEU. This has caused more confusion, including from DCEU actors such as Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot, about whether they will be in the DCU.
Gunn made a few posts on his threads account to clear up this confusion. A fan asked him, “You said 'DC studios movies (and canon) start with Superman: Legacy.'... Are the returning actors playing new versions of the same characters?” Gunn responded, saying, “Nothing is canon until Creature Commandos next year - a sort of aperitif to the DCU - & then a deeper dive into the universe with Superman: Legacy after that.” Gunn stated that it's understandable to feel confused about the DCU, as nothing has been revealed yet.
Another user asked Gunn to clarify Blue Beetle's role in the DCU, saying, “In the past, you had said it was included in the new DCU, but some statements are conflicting. Will it have any relation to future projects (i.e.: the Booster Gold show... wink?)” Gunn responded with a list of actors who will reprise their roles in the DCU, saying, “Xolo Maridueña will continue playing Blue Beetle in the DCU, as Viola Davis will Amanda Waller, and John Cena will Peacemaker.” Gunn did not mention any other actors rumored to return, such as Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn.
Another user asked why fans should “invest time and effort in yet another shared universe.” Gunn gave some advice that describes problems with Marvel's current state. “Every story should be enjoyed and worth partaking in, in and of itself, without its attachment to an outside world. If it feels like homework, screw it. 'Shared universes' should add fun to the individual stories, not the other way around.”
Creature Commandos will be the start of the DCU instead of Superman: Legacy. Some actors will play the same characters, similar to how J.K. Simmons plays J. Jonah Jameson in different Marvel movie franchises. Hopefully, Gunn's latest updates provided the clarity fans want.
Source: James Gunn/Threads