Communication Breakdown at DC Studios?
Late last night, some interesting news was sent over. James Gunn and Andy Muschietti have apparently not spoken since Gunn started filming Superman. Immediately, that raises a few questions as so much other information has dropped in the last little while.
Let's dive right into the belly of the beast. As CEO of DC Studios, this just looks bad for James Gunn. Speaking out in the press about how Andy is the man he wants for Brave and the Bold, yet he has been having internal discussions without him about the future of the character. The example I used with a long-time friend of mine was this. Imagine he hired me to write/produce and direct his next Flash project given my love for the character. He allowed me to maintain that I am fully onboard for this project on every major podcast or interview that wanted to speak with me. All the while, he knew behind the scenes he was having second thoughts about the creative vision. That part is acceptable. Changing your creative view is acceptable. However, letting your talent find out via social media like a casual audience member is not.
"I've had conversations with James Gunn about the story concept," Muschietti revealed, "but we haven’t talked since before Superman began filming"
The quote above comes from a podcast that was originally recorded in Spanish and translated. It was reported by both Film Junkee on Instagram and ComicBook.com as well. My friend also can confirm as he himself speaks Spanish. Check out Nerd Doctors as well on YouTube for more information on this subject matter.
It seems like Gunn, Reeves and Muschietti are all deliberately being vague on the subject matter but are also saying different things. Gunn has said there have been thoughts about Pattinson joining the DCU, Reeves is saying we need to wait and see what the future brings (which is a complete change of heart) and Muschietti is flat out denying the merger.
At this point in the game, Andy has nothing to lose by speaking out. He is speaking solely based on the conversations he has had with Gunn. Which is valid. Gunn needs to get his house and order over at DC and make a decision once and for all. We are nearly 2 years into the DCU, which has fully aired its first project, and the second is 6 months away. How is so much about such a crucial character still so up in the air? James Gunn has final decision-making power over at DC studios, so make a choice and stick with it. Stop saying one thing and immediately going back on it. Choose a Batman and face the critics and audiende members that have things to say. After all, that is the job you signed up for. There can no longer be half measures, or this DC iteration will fail just as fast as prior attempts.
