James Gunn Comments On Rumors That Dua Lipa Has Been Cast As Zatanna In The DC Universe

Is Dua Lipa joining the DC Universe?

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Has the DC Universe finally found its Zatanna? James Gunn speaks on a recent rumor revolving around popstar Dua Lipa.

With production on DC Universe projects officially starting to ramp up, fans have been especially sensitive to any rumor they can get their hands on about their favorite hero being cast. The newest to hit the mill is one that states the popstar Dua Lipa has signed a 10 year deal with the studio to portay Zatanna. James Gunn, of course, was quick to debunk this.

“Until this moment it was neither of those things but as of now it’s debunked as well,” James Gunn wrote on Threads when asked if this rumor was true or debunked. “’10 year contract’? Do they think this is the 1930’s? I’m a Dua Lipa fan, but no.”

Given most studios sign up their talent for a certain number of films, not years, it’s safe to say that James Gunn is telling the truth when it comes to debunking this Zatanna rumor. However, given that he’s apparently a fan of Dua Lipa, it wouldn’t be shocking if the singer worked on a DC Universe project sometime in the future, be it creating a new song for a film or being cast as a different hero sometime down the line.

Could Dua Lipa Be Cast As Zatanna?

Talk of Dua Lipa playing Zatanna actually extends back to before James Gunn took over the DC Universe with Peter Safran. A film based around the Mistress of Magic was in the works for years before being cancelled in 2021, and then scrapped again just 10 months ago. The rumor of Dua Lipa taking up the role has been around since at least 2022.

The rumor seems to stem from DeuxMoi, an Instagram account and website that curates anonymous reports on celebrity rumors and gossip. However, given the prevalence of scoopers in the journalism sphere has only increased since James Gunn began to helm the DC Universe, it’s likely the rumor has been laundered and picked up by less-than-reputable outlets every time it gets circulated again.

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Anthony Singletary

Anthony Singletary

Anthony has always had a love for stories. An aspiring screenwriter and video editor, he takes pride in connecting fans with the latest heroic news!