JAMES GUNN: Taking Over DC, Legacy of GOTG & The Future of Lex Luthor

James Gunn (Co-CEO of DC Studios) returns to the pod this week to talk about his takeover of the new DC content slate, the differences between DC and Marvel, and all the pressure that comes with creating a new Superman film.

James goes back and discusses the impact that creating Guardians of the Galaxy had on his career and how ‘allowing himself to give a s***’ was a large catalyst to its success.

We also talk about embarrassing Chris Pratt moments, whether or not there are too many superhero films, and the future of Superman’s bald headed villain.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:40 - James Gunn
6:20 - That’s a Rosenbaum song
10:20 - GOTG script ‘no no’
13:40 - Trusting others’ opinions
20:49 - Audience testing
23:45 - Taking over DC Studios
32:50 - Landing GOTG
39:45 - Taking on the Superman legacy
43:30 - Loving the work
49:55 - Chris Pratt speech
53:10 - Land of misfit toys
56:00 - Revisiting Disney situation
1:02:45 - Unified teamwork
1:06:30 - The new Superman
1:12:24 - Differences between Marvel and DC
1:17:00 - ShitTalkin
1:25:35 - Outro
1:31:33 - Couldn’t do it without you

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