Among the truckload of questions being thrown at James Gunn regarding the mammoth franchise he’s dared to take on, one fan enquired if it was a challenge building this universe and keeping the creative freedom for writers and directors intact. The former “Guardians of the Galaxy” director has already revealed that the tone of his DC Universe reboot will shift, but it sounds like a task he’s been happy to collaborate in. Responding to the question on Threads, Gunn said, “No, it’s been a blast, and artists have had a good time being in on the ground floor of this, helping us to build a universe that still retains the voices of the individual filmmakers.”
So far, James Mangold and Andy Muschietti are the only confirmed directors in the DCU. Following his effort with “The Flash,” Muschietti will take on another iteration of Batman, along with the Caped Crusader’s son and current Robin, Damien Wayne, in “The Brave and the Bold.” For Mangold, landing “Swamp Thing” is certainly an impressive feat, since he’s also involved with another massive franchise in “Star Wars,” writing and directing a film that will explore the first-ever Jedi. Here’s hoping that both DC’s famous flora and early Force users get the same great treatment.
