In light of the Writers Guild of America strike, new updates about James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy film have been revealed. As the DCEU faces its end this year, a new DC Universe is coming from DC Studios under Gunn and Peter Safran’s leadership. One of the first major projects is Superman: Legacy, which will serve as a reboot of the DC icon and focus on a younger Clark Kent. As Gunn finishes his time with Marvel Studios, he is taking on Superman: Legacy as both its writer and director.
This week, the WGA officially went on strike, which has and is going to affect a number of TV and film productions. However, a new report from The Wrap claims Gunn’s Superman: Legacy movie is not one of those affected. According to the trade, Gunn turned in his draft of the script last week prior to the WGA strike going into effect. Additionally, The Wrap reports Gunn is in the process of casting the new Man of Steel for Superman: Legacy, with production on track to start in 2024. At the time of this story’s publication, Gunn and DC Studios have yet to comment.
What Does The Strike Mean For Other DC Universe Projects
While Superman: Legacy may not be affected by the WGA strike, that may not be the case for other DC Universe projects. Outside of Creature Commandos, which Gunn had already written the scripts for prior to the January announcement, the strike will have an effect on other Chapter 1 films and series. The Waller TV show has Doom Patrol’s Jeremy Carver and Watchmen’s Christal Henry attached as showrunners, but it’s unclear how far they have gotten on the scripts for season 1.
For something like Waller, if they are in the midst of season 1, it means the writing process has now been stopped due to the strike, which will cause a delay in the HBO Max show’s release. To this point, the other DC Universe projects have not even announced their creative teams, and it’s unknown which of them have writers attached. Despite Gunn and Safran having an idea for what those DC Universe movies and shows would focus on, the strike will also delay the creative process as no one will be hired for the time being.
Depending on how long the strike lasts, DC Studios may have to delay various projects and reschedule certain films and shows. Time will tell how things get shifted by DC Studios, especially if the strike goes on longer than the one in 2007-2008. But for now, Superman: Legacy is moving forward and will hopefully have casting decided in the coming months.
Source: The Wrap
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