Published 22:23 IST, January 24th 2023

James Gunn reacts to fan who asked him not to cast Marvel actors in DCU

James Gunn reacted to a fan's tweet who asked him not to "swim in the same muddy pond" by recasting Marvel actors in DCU projects.

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James Gunn, who now serves as co-CEO of DC Studios alongside producer Peter Safran, reacted to a fan’s tweet. fan told him to not cast actors he’s worked with in MCU in DCU. James Gunn is yet to announce some of new projects and cast for upcoming DCU projects. 

fan tweeted out to James Gunn, saying that he should not “encourage” ‘ Guardians of Galaxy’ cast to join his upcoming projects in DCU. He ded that director should inste find “fresh” talent who can help build “brilliant” characters. 

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fan said that audiences need to create new memories with characters and stories “inste of swimming in same muddy pond.” He ded that it’s not just him feeling this way, but or fans as well. 

“.@JamesGunn please do not encourage #GotG cast to follow you to DCU,” said fan on Twitter.

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He ded, “Find fresh actors that can craft brilliant characters and forge new memories for audiences, inste of swimming in same muddy pond. I know I am not alone in feeling this way. Rebirth, not reuse. Please.”

James Gunn replied saying that re are “hundreds of roles to cast”. He ded that it’s always been part of his process to cast both new talents as well as talents that he’s worked with. He concluded by saying that his priority is to ensure that actor “fits role & y’re easy to work with.” 

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Changes in DCU after James Gunn’s entry

After release of Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Black am’, duo of James Gunn and Peter Safran joined DCU as co-CEOs. 

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While 'Black am' h teased return of Henry Cavill as 'Superman' in DCU with a post-credits scene, James Gunn announced on Twitter that this won’t be case, as y’re looking to tell story of a young Superman.

Cameron also scrapped ‘Wonder Woman 3’, which was alrey under development. Anor potential change in DCU is Jason Momoa’s ‘Aquaman’. While Momoa was rumoured to be leaving project after ‘Aquaman 2’, he recently said during an event that he will always remain Aquaman, and he might play or characters as well. 

James Gunn is set to announce part of upcoming DC slate later this month, which will include details of upcoming projects, cast, and release dates. 

22:23 IST, January 24th 2023