James Gunn intends to include "lesser known characters" in his new DC cinematic universe
Thše co-CEO of DC Studios isn't just using the big names

澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:James Gunn has outlined further plans for his new DC cinematic universe – includšing the use of "lesser known characters."
"We'll be focusing on the most well-known and some lesser known characters simultaneously," Gunn in reply to a fan asking šwhether the co-āCEO of DC Studios "intend[s] to make projects about minor characters."
Gunn has teased several characters via images on his Twitter profile in recent weeks – with perhaps the most obscure being 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:Mister Terrific, a genius and whizz with technology. The character appeared in CW’s Arrow played by Echo Kellš°umš · but has yet to make the leap to the big screen.
Lobo, a foul-mouthed intergalactic bounty hunter, has also been the subject of whispers among Gunn’s upcoming slate, with Aquaman actor Jason Momoa 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:potꦿentially lined up to take over the šrole.
It remains to be seen which heroes and villains Gunn will pluck from obš·scurity, but he has repeatedly assured fans that DC’s Big Two – Batman and Superman – remain at the forefront of his plans.
Batman will be a "big part" of the DCU, 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:Gunn said on Twitter. He also denied reports that Robert Pattinson’s Batman would be folded into the DCU. The Guardians of the Galaxy director also reiterated that a new Superman movie – which he is currenštly writing – will focus on a younger Clark Kent but won’t be an origin storyā.
Some, however, have fallen by the wayside. 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:Wonder Woman 3 is no more and Henry Cavill 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:is officially out as Superman despite returning to the role for a cameo in the 澳擲幸čæ5å¼å„å·ē åå²ę„询:Black Adam post-credits scene.
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