James Gunn, director of Superman, recently disclosed that a well-known Hollywood actor proposed an Elseworlds project for the DC Universe. In a recent interview, he shared insights about the meeting, the prerequisites he established for progression, and how the pitch aligns with his overall plan for storytelling within the DC Universe.
James Gunn told a movie star his DCU Elseworlds script has to be a ‘masterpiece’
A renowned film actor proposed an Elseworlds project to DCU, as James Gunn shared. Gunn said, “It was a hugely famous movie star,” and went on to say, “I replied, ‘It hinges on the quality of the screenplay… If it’s extraordinary, I’ll produce it, but it must be outstanding.'” The actor is said to have responded, “I’m not sure if it’s extraordinary,” but continues to work on the script.
In simpler terms, Elseworlds titles exist independently from the main DC Universe storyline, allowing creators to present different perspectives. The studio is keen on these self-contained tales, but they ensure high quality. Gunn stated, “We won’t produce it unless we find the script appealing.” He highlighted that while the DCU concentrates on consistency, Elseworlds projects are for unique and intriguing concepts.
Gunn didn’t disclose the actor’s identity or give details about the project, but there are rumors suggesting it might be Tom Cruise. In January 2024, Cruise agreed to a strategic deal with Warner Bros., which has sparked these whispers.
As per the arrangement, Cruise is teaming up with Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group to produce movies for theaters, which includes franchise projects. Currently, Cruise has an office located on the Warner Bros. Discovery lot in Burbank. Although Gunn hasn’t explicitly mentioned Cruise’s participation, the timing and style of the Elseworlds proposal seem consistent with the announcement of the Warner Bros.-Cruise collaboration.
Beyond the undisclosed film, Gunn mentioned his most favored DC project is still unrevealed. “There was one thing about it that I’ve known from the start… I felt it was too simple to be copied by another studio,” he stated. This upcoming movie continues to remain hidden for strategic purposes.
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2025-06-20 08:10