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Nathan Fillion and James Gunn Support Damon Lindelof After ‘Lanterns’ Comment Backlash

Nathan Fillion and James Gunn Support Damon Lindelof After ‘Lanterns’ Comment Backlash

Lanterns, the upcoming superhero television series for HBO Max, has quickly become a flashpoint among DC fans. Many were already concerned after the R-rated trailer suggested a grounded tone. Comments from writer and producer Damon Lindelof sparked further backlash. Now, star Nathan Fillion and head of DC Studios James Gunn have come out in his support.

What Paramount’s Warner Bros. Win Could Mean for James Gunn, DC Studios, and the Snyderverse

What Paramount’s Warner Bros. Win Could Mean for James Gunn, DC Studios, and the Snyderverse

Now that Netflix has conceded to Paramount in the bidding war for Warner Bros., attention has shifted to what happens next. Pending final board actions and regulatory review, Paramount is positioned to assume control of the studio and its assets, including DC Studios. With the potential leadership change, some observers have focused on how it could affect James Gunn’s role, the direction of the DCU, and whether ownership changes would alter long-running fan campaigns surrounding the Snyderverse.

What Paramount’s Warner Bros. Win Could Mean for James Gunn, DC Studios, and the Snyderverse

James Gunn Denies Rumors of Batman, Wonder Woman DCU Debut in ‘Man of Tomorrow’

The trinity of DC Comics has traditionally been Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Rumors have recently made the rounds that director James Gunn was actively looking to cast the latter two heroes for his upcoming Superman film. However, in a recent exchange on Threads, the director denied that Batman or Wonder Woman will appear in Man of Tomorrow.