James Gunn Confused by Conspiracy Theory Over Henry Cavill’s Superman Re-Casting: My Superman ‘Was Always Intended as and Pitched as a New Story’
¡Hola, amigos! Prepare to dive into a whirlwind of excitement and speculation from el mundo de DC Studios. Let's unravel this tale of superheroes, secret chats, and the siempre controversial twist of fates. Today's plato principal? The inside scoop on James Gunn, Superman's casting sagas, and those rumors that just won't quit.
James Gunn, known for his direction of “The Suicide Squad,” recently found himself in the middle of a buzzing chisme. A conspiracy theory popped up, claiming he knew about Henry Cavill’s fate as Superman while promoting his 2021 movie. Pero, amigos, Gunn was quick to clarify on Threads, highlighting a timeline that just doesn’t match up. Back in 2021, Gunn wasn’t the head honcho at DC Studios—that announcement came around December 2022, when he and Peter Safran were named the new bosses.
Now, let’s spice things up a bit. At the heart of la polémica, we have actor Nathan Fillion stirring the pot. He was quoted at “The Suicide Squad” premiere party saying Gunn hinted at a new role for him as Guy Gardner, aka The Green Lantern. Picture this: a huge fiesta, música bumping, and amidst the crowd, Fillion and Gunn share a secretive convo. Fillion shares, “We saw each other in the crowd, and I congratulated him…He looked around like someone was gonna be listening. He leaned over and said, ‘You’re gonna be Guy Gardner.’”
This juicy tidbit set the fan theories on fire. Many believed Gunn already had his manos deep in the DC cookie jar, all set to reboot and bring in his version of Superman. Despite Gunn’s previous disinterest in taking the DC reins, that didn't stop the fans from calling him a mentiroso.
But aquí’s the twist: Gunn clarified that this chat about Guy Gardner actually happened much later, during the fiesta for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” By then, he was already the big boss at DC with Safran. Seems like a mix-up in the timeline, no?
Adding another layer to this pastel, a fan shared with Gunn a popular theory on Threads. The theory suggested that from the get-go, Gunn planned to reboot DC and make his own Superman pelicula. Gunn, puzzled by this, responded logically. He mentioned his initial lack of interest in leading DC and how his eventual hiring to write a new Superman story was always meant to be just that—a new story. Why would he lie at the Squad premiere if, at the end of the day, both paths led to a new Superman?
Amidst all this, Henry Cavill’s Superman made a dashing return in the post-credits of “Black Adam,” only to have his comeback cut short. In a heartfelt message dated Oct. 24, 2022, Cavill announced his joyous return as Superman. Unfortunately, excitement turned into a short-lived dream. Soon after, Gunn and Safran took over DC Studios, and part of their grand plan was recasting Superman, leading to David Corenswet stepping into the iconic cape, set to soar in July 2025.
Que tragedia for Cavill, especially since he had left his mark as Geralt in "The Witcher," seemingly to don the cape once more. But as they say in Hollywood, the show must go on, and Gunn’s version of Superman will surely bring a fresh sabor to the big screen.
So, mi gente, that’s the latest chisme in the land of capes and heroes. It’s a world where nothing is ever simple, and every whispered word can spark a new storyline. Stay tuned as we see how this superhero saga unfolds—buckle up, porque this ride is just getting started!
