After some controversial decisions about the future of the DC Universe, DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn addresses the concerns about studio interference which plagued the DCEU.
James Gunn has taken to the fledgling social media platform Mastodon as an alternative to his other accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as a way to connect with his fans. And in one instance, the filmmaker and Co-CEO of DC Studios seems to confirm that the new DC Universe that will replace the DCEU will not experience the same problems, specifically with studio interference.
Mastodon user Darthdzl (@darthdzl@mastodon.world), responded to James Gunn's post regarding the backlash DC fans had over DC Studios decisions, which the Co-CEO identified as coming from the minority: As long as the studio doesn't override you and your directors at every turn, I for one have confidence that you'll actually be making decisions for the DCU that I can get onboard with. In my opinion (worth exactly nothing) it was studio interference that derailed the previous attempt at a DCU. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that Mr. Johns was quite frustrated. Replying to this, Gunn made the assurance that things will be significantly different with regard to the DCEU and its past, particularly Zack Snyder's experience, with studio interference: The position is different than it was with Zack, etc. Peter & I are the heads of DC Studios. The only studio interference would be from us! But how accurate is this assurance? It should be noted that while the DC Extended Universe is apparently coming to a close, major changes are being made to the remaining projects in its slate. For instance, it has been reported by various industry sites that Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot had cameos as Superman and Wonder Woman filmed for The Flash, but have been cut from the final film.