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19 hours ago
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James Gunn Says 'Very Famous Movie Actor' Is Writing a DC Elseworlds Movie Script — GeekTyrant
In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, DC Studios co-head James Gunn dropped an intriguing little bombshell that a very famous movie actor is currently writing a script for an Elseworlds project. But before anyone gets too excited, Gunn made it clear that the project is far from a done deal. This is what he said: 'The script still needs to be good. We're not going to make it unless we like the script. But I think that there are exceptions. I told it to one person who came in and pitched something that was an Elseworlds tale. It was a very, very, very famous movie actor. 'I said, 'It depends on how the screenplay comes out … If it's a masterpiece, I'll make it, but it has to be a masterpiece.' [Laughs] And he is like, 'I don't know if it's a masterpiece.' He got all funny. 'He's still working on it, though. He is still trying to do it, so we'll see. Masterpiece might be pushing it, but it's got to be really great.' So who's the actor? Gunn didn't say, and that mystery might be half the fun for now. Still, this gives us a peek behind the curtain at how Elseworlds projects are being considered under the new DC regime. For Gunn, they need to be just as strong as the main DCU films to warrant their own space. He continued: 'If it's an Elseworlds tale, then it's worth telling something that might tend to confuse a few people. But also part of our thing is really being clear about what is Elseworlds and what is DCU.' So far, the Elseworlds banner only officially includes Matt Reeves' Batman universe, which covers The Batman , its upcoming sequel, and the spin-off Penguin series. The Batman Part II has been delayed to 2027, and Gunn has asked fans to be patient while Reeves finishes the script. Meanwhile, DC Studios is focused on launching its new shared universe. After Creature Commandos gave us a taste, things kick off this summer with Superman , followed by Supergirl , Clayface , and more DCU entries over the next few years. The tricky part here, as Gunn notes, is avoiding audience confusion. Juggling multiple Batmen or having parallel versions of major heroes can get messy. Gunn has even admitted that Batman is currently 'a problem' for DC. Which brings us back to this A-lister's script. Even if it turns out to be something special, there's no guarantee it'll ever make it to production. The future of any Elseworlds project will hinge on timing, quality, and talent. But, I do love that they are looking at making self-contained, creatively driven comic book movies without the commitment of a cinematic universe.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
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James Gunn Says the Film Industry Is Dying Because Movies Are Made Without Finished Scripts — GeekTyrant
James Gunn recently got candid when diagnosing what's wrong with Hollywood. In a recent Rolling Stone interview, the co-head of DC Studios explained that the movie industry isn't dying because people don't care about movies anymore, it's dying because too many films are being made without a finished script. 'I do believe that the reason why the movie industry is dying is not because of people not wanting to see movies. It's not because of home screens getting so good. The number-one reason is because people are making movies without a finished screenplay.' That might sound like a no-brainer, but in the world of blockbuster filmmaking, especially over the last decade, it's become common practice to greenlight and even start production on massive studio films before the script is locked. Gunn, who's directing Superman and overseeing the new DC Universe alongside Peter Safran, isn't willing to play that game. He offered a real-world example revealing that DC Studios recently 'killed a project' because the script just couldn't get to the right place: 'Everybody wanted to make the movie. It was greenlit, ready to go. The screenplay wasn't ready. And I couldn't do a movie where the screenplay's not good.' In that case, Gunn pulled the plug. Not because he didn't want the project to happen, but because it wasn't ready. That's a rarity in a studio system where deadlines often matter more than story. Gunn explained that DC has managed to dodge that bullet so far with its upcoming titles. 'And we've been really lucky so far, because Supergirl's script was so f–king good off the bat. And then Lanterns came in, and the script was so f–king good. Clayface, same thing. So f–king good. So we have these scripts that we've been really lucky with or wise in our choices or whatever the combination is.' Another factor that sets his current situation apart is that Gunn says there's no pressure from Warner Bros. Discovery to crank out a fixed number of DC films or shows just to meet some financial target. That kind of creative breathing room is rare at a major studio, and he knows it. With so many recent blockbusters underperforming and audiences growing more selective, Gunn's stance is exactly the thing I've been preaching for years, so finally someone in the Hollywood machine gets it. In a time when studios are still chasing cinematic universes without clear storytelling foundations, he's pushing a pretty simple idea… maybe start with a great script.
The Independent
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Sly and the Family Stone singer dies aged 82
Sly Stone, the singer-songwriter and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82 after battling COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] and other health issues. Stone passed away peacefully surrounded by his three children, close friend, and extended family, according to a statement from his family. Sly and the Family Stone rose to fame with their 1969 hit "Dance to the Music." Stone, born Sylvester Stewart in Denton, Texas, was raised in a religious family and formed a gospel group called the Stewart Four with his siblings. Stone's family mentioned that he recently finished writing the screenplay for his life story, which they plan to share with the world.
