The DC Universe hasnt even fully started and its already in a fascinating place.
But he and Safran both seem very, very excited about it.
Its certainly not the plan, Gunn said when asked about Pattinson potentially becoming the DCUs Batman.
DC Studios presidents James Gunn and Peter Safran dropped updates on Supergirl, Batman, Authority and more.DC Comics
And we love him, Safran added.
But weve got to introduce a Batman into the DCU.
And so thats the plan withThe Brave and the Bold.
Superman and his dog, Krypto. – Warner Bros.
Stay tuned to io9 for more on Gunns bat-plans later today.
Work is still in progress, and the pilot is being written right now.
That statement, very specifically, didnt confirm or deny that its aSupermansequel.
DC art teasing what Paradise Lost could be. – DC Comics
Maybe it is, maybe it isnt.
Gunn also teased that his favorite upcoming DC project is one that nobody even knows about yet.
Its been my favorite project for a few months, he said.
Aaron Pierce and Kyle Chandler star in Lanterns, now filming. – DC Studios
Is that the project hes writing to direct?
We love him as a filmmaker, so were happy to wait for him, Safran said.
Its happening mainly because Mangold wanted to, and his ideas were good.
Peacemakerseason 2 is coming. – DC Studios
Lanterns
The bigGreen LanternTV showLanternsjust started filming recently and the pair are super psyched about it.
Ive been watching dailies, Gunn said.
Its so cool because it is connected toSupermanbecause weve got Guy Gardner in that.
Bad news, Authority fans – DC Comics
And then weve got these Green Lanterns over here.
And its just such a different tone from whatSupermanis.
And [those different tones] is exactly what I want to bring to the DCU.
Blue Beetle is coming to animation. – DC Studios
But the fact that its in the DCU is just a plus.
It was important that Clayface be part of the DCU, Safran added.
Its an origin story for a classic Batman villain that we want to have in our world.
Image: Warner Bros.
But that could potentially change.
There might be a way it might fit into the DCU, Gunn said.
I would love for this animated puppet movie to be a part of the DCU.
Thats really appealing to me.
But the story is unique.
And so it may not work with our universe.
He finally settled on one everyone is very happy with.
And no, its not just a different version of Do You Want to Taste It?
though he did consider doing that.
We ended up with something else that I think works, Gunn teased.
Rock
Despite what you mayseen reported online, Daniel Craig was never set to play Sgt.
Even so, the movie still has a strong chance of happening.
No other details beyond that for now.
No word specifically what that means yet, either.
Were getting very close to [the creators] presenting for a greenlight, Safran said.
And again, weve made something were excited about.
We love the character.
Something in that vein, Gunn added.
Theyre waiting on the screenplay.
Teen Titans
Yes, its true.
Its very early stages.
Their own Justice League?
So youve got Superman, Supergirl, Batman, Robin, multiple Green Lanterns, Lobo and many more.
Is this all leading to Gunn and Safrans version of aJustice Leaguemovie?
Were heading somewhere, Safran said.
Theres a plan for movies with more characters, Gunn said.
Could this be the film Gunn himself is writing?
Was this in any way a tease that Snyder might be collaborating with Gunn on his DC Universe?
I was just talking to Zack as a friend.
We were just hanging out, Gunn said.
And then were like, Lets take a picture together.
We knew full well what we were doing.
So no, no new Gunn and Snyder team-up.
And no, Gunn did not show Snyder hisSupermanmovie yet.
Is that it?
There are also family-friendly shorts starring Supermans dog, Krypto, coming soon.
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