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James Gunn Teases Secret DCU Project as His ‘Favorite Thing’

He says he pitched the concept directly to Warner Bros. leadership to protect it from copycats

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James Gunn standing at a monitor on the Superman set.
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Overview

  • James Gunn told Entertainment Weekly that his “favorite thing” in the DCU has not been announced to prevent rival studios from copying the idea
  • He has also teased a forthcoming TV show he calls his favorite and two new movies in different writing stages, one nearing completion and another in early development
  • Gunn said he expects to direct one of the mystery projects once the screenplay is finalized
  • A “very, very, very famous” actor has pitched an Elseworlds standalone film contingent on the script being a masterpiece, though its production remains unconfirmed
  • DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran and Gunn continue to enforce a script-first approach to ensure unified storytelling and high-quality projects ahead of Superman’s July release