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The DC Universe is swiftly heading into its new chapter, and the hype around this new universe’s first major project keeps on elevating with every passing report regarding the film. But it appears the initial rumor regarding The Authority’s presence in James Gunn’sSuperman: Legacymight no longer be the case, as scooper Grace Randolph recently claimed it was allegedly a misdirect.
With Gunn bringing his own spin on the cultural icon, fans are engrossed to witness how the new DCU will unfold, as the film will bring Clark Kent into an already established world of Superheroes.
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James Gunn Reportedly Bringing JSA inSuperman: Legacy
Not long ago, scooper Grace Randolph alleged The Authority might be the main antagonist inSuperman: Legacy, which initially fitted well as the next major project in line isThe Authority. However, it appears, it is no longer the case, as recent reports from the scooper debunked the rumors surrounding The Authority, claiming the Gunn-led film is reportedly moving towards JSA.
Although she clarified she isn’t sure whether it would be theJustice Society of Americaor a JSA-type team, following the recent cast reveal for the upcoming film, it might not be further from the truth. With the confirmation ofNathan Fillionas Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, andEdi Gathegias Mister Terrific, it’s evident the DCU is no stranger to metahuman even before Superman dons the cape.James Gunnalso didn’t back away from washing down some fans’ doubts, who are concerned whether the film is heading in the same direction asZack Snyder‘sBVS.
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James Gunn addressed fans’ concerns about the expanding cast ofSuperman: Legacy
Amidst the many complaints that arose following the disappointment ofBVS, the major one was the film which was mainly focused on setting up its future projects. So it’s reasonable to see fans having the same concerns after witnessing the ever-expanding cast ofSuperman: Legacy,however, Gunn clarified that it will not be the case. The director explained he has never used characters to set up the next film, and the entire cast ofLegacyis important to flush out his story for Clark Kent. He explained,
“I’ve never used one movie to set up another movie. The characters are there because they help to tell Superman’s story better, not so we can set up separate projects in the franchise. Superman and Lois are the very clear protagonists.”
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James Gunn is not new to handling several characters in a film, and following the director’s exquisite resume and his passion for his projects, fans can be optimistic about this iteration of Superman.
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
