James Gunn recently took to social media to shut down a fan conspiracy theory regarding his supposed intention to remove Henry Cavill from the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Amidst his busy schedule working on the new Superman film and the second season of Peacemaker, Gunn found the time to address fan inquiries.
The speculation arose when actor Nathan Fillion shared a story about how he found out he was cast as Green Lantern in a new DC film set to be released in 2025. Fillion mentioned Gunn’s involvement, stating that he was informed about his role during the premiere party for The Suicide Squad. However, Gunn clarified that Fillion misspoke and actually found out about his casting during the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 premiere party.
Despite Fillion’s mix-up, some DC fans took his words as evidence that Gunn had been planning to replace Cavill as Superman since his involvement with The Suicide Squad. Gunn adamantly denied these claims, expressing confusion over the theory’s validity. He explained that when he was initially hired to write Superman, it was always intended to be a new story, not a replacement for Cavill’s portrayal.
Following a restructuring at DC Studios, Cavill briefly reprised his role as Superman in an end credits scene for Black Adam. However, with Gunn and Peter Safran taking the helm and planning to reboot the universe, they made the decision to recast Superman. Actor David Corenswet has been cast as the new Superman, with filming already in progress. The upcoming film also features Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer. The ensemble cast includes Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Sean Gunn, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Isabel Merced, and Fillion.
James Gunn’s recent statements serve to dispel any rumors or misconceptions surrounding his involvement in the DCEU and the casting of Superman. As the DC universe continues to evolve and grow, it is important to rely on accurate information and avoid jumping to conclusions based on speculation. Gunn’s commitment to creative storytelling and collaboration with the talented cast and crew involved in these projects is evident, and fans can look forward to exciting developments in the world of DC superheroes.