It’s recently been announced that three new heroes, including a Green Lantern, would be joining the cast of Superman: Legacy. Despite these established heroes already existing in the DC Universe, James Gunn assures fans the movie will focus on the relationship of Lois Lane and Clark Kent.
A truly lived-in universe has always been a sore spot for DC fans. From Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel to the New 52 reboot, it always seems as though Superman acts as a catalyst for other super people to come out of the wood work. James Gunn seems to be bucking this trend with Superman: Legacy, with characters such as Green Lantern and Hawkgirl already having established careers. Many fans worry this may cause the movie to feel overly cluttered, but Gunn assures it will put Clark Kent and Lois Lane first:
James Gunn also assures fans that Jimmy Olsen will appear alongside Lois Lane and Clark Kent in Superman: Legacy. Gunn has also proven himself more than capable of handling large casts of heroes with his Guardians of the Galaxy films, as well as helping write certain scenes in Avengers: Infinity War. While it’s unclear what role Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and Mr. Terrific will fill in the scene, it seems as though DC fans are in for one massive treat when the film drops in two years.
Superman’s DC Universe Future
Superman: Legacy is a much-anticipated project, given that Clark Kent has been an integral part of the DC Universe for over 80 years, with various iterations and adaptations across different media. The movie promises to explore the character’s origins and his struggles to balance his dual identities as Clark Kent and Superman while fighting off villains and saving the world.
James Gunn and Peter Safran told journalists that their vision for the DC Universe includes locked scripts, wiggle room, and a unified storyline across film, television, animation, and video game projects. The two explained that the DC Universe could bring back elements from previous DC regimes, meaning that their eight-to-year plan is not a full reboot.
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