James Gunn Warns Some Announced DCU Projects May Never See the Light of Day: “We’ll never put a half-assed script in production”
When James Gunn and Peter Safran were named co-CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios, they announced an exciting slate of projects. Some are currently in production, including Superman and Peacemaker season 2, while others are set for release soon, like Creature Commandos, which debuts on Max in less than two months.
In addition to these, fans can anticipate Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, The Authority, Swamp Thing, and Teen Titans.
In addition to series like Lanterns, Waller, Paradise Lost, Booster Gold, and the newly announced animated series featuring Blue Beetle, some projects have received minimal or no updates since their initial announcements, leading fans to question whether they will ever be released.
James Gunn recently tackled these concerns on Threads, where he often addresses speculation. He clarified that not all projects announced as part of Chapter 1: Gods & Monsters are guaranteed to see the light of day.
Post by @jamesgunnView on Threads
Just to clarify, I said everything we originally announced was still in development not that it’s still coming. That all depends on the scripts! We’ll never put a half-assed script in production just because it was announced.
James Gunn made it clear that just because a project is announced doesn’t guarantee it will be released. If a script is deemed unsatisfactory, the project may be scrapped or significantly delayed.
For instance, if the script for Batman: The Brave and the Bold turns out to be problematic, the project could be abandoned. An announced slate serves as a general guideline for their focus rather than a confirmation that the project will move into production.
A solid, completed script is the only assurance that a project will enter production and ultimately be released. As Gunn has stated multiple times, he will never initiate production without a finished script, which likely explains the lack of updates on other projects without completed scripts.
Gunn’s emphasis on quality over quantity is well-recognized, and while most fans agree with him, some comments have raised valid points.
Who determines if a script isn”half assed” ? Is it a group consensus ?
dale_cary31
Wouldn’t it be easier to have a script before you guys announce things?
jimhannasucks2004
I guess the follow up question would be: why announce something that isn’t guaranteed to be coming?
hijseph
Some fans may be disappointed by this news, but as Gunn recently stated, prioritizing quality is crucial, particularly as the DCU aims to establish itself as a new cinematic universe. Do you have any thoughts to share? Let us know in the comments below!