Sons of a Gunn: A DC Podcast

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Sons of a Gunn is a podcast all about the new DC movie and TV universe run by James Gunn -- who, despite the name of the podcast, is not our father. With movie rewatches, dives into the comic book source material and recaps of the TV shows. Hosted by Comic Book Club, the guys behind the long-running live show, as well as Riverdale After Dark, MarvelVision, Watchmen Watch and many more.

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Teen Titans Live-Action Movie Gets A Writer | DC News Update
Mar 18 2024
Teen Titans Live-Action Movie Gets A Writer | DC News Update
We're back with a bunch of news items in the DCU, including the reveal that a live-action Teen Titans movie is coming. Plus, The Batman Part II has been delayed: what does that mean for Brave and the Bold? Patty Jenkins is done with Wonder Woman. Superman will be shot entirely in IMAX. And much more DCU news.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:Teen Titans live-action movie gets a writer: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/teen-titans-live-action-movie-1235853170/ The Batman Part II delayed until October 2, 2026: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-batman-ii-delayed-a-year-1235108760/ Superman shot entirely in IMAX: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C4iLiGGgkN8 Andy and Barbara Muschetti developing The Brave and the Bold, but haven’t committed to their next feature yet: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/it-duo-andy-and-barbara-muschietti-1235852829/ Peacemaker Season 2 begins filming in June: https://comicbookclublive.com/2024/03/13/peacemaker-season-2-to-begin-filming-in-june-report/ Patty Jenkins says she’s done with Wonder Woman on Max Talking Pictures podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ualzkFkIwg Karen Gillan wants to play Poison Ivy: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/karen-gillan-surprised-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1235853674/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Superman Legacy Gets A Title Change | DC News Update
Mar 5 2024
Superman Legacy Gets A Title Change | DC News Update
The big news of the week is Superman kicking off production, and changing its title. Plus Barry Keoghan is back as The Joker in The Batman: Part II. Joe Manganiello wrote a Deathstroke screenplay that will never happen. Will there be a Jurassic League animated movie? And more DCU news.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:Superman: Legacy now just Superman, begins filming: https://www.instagram.com/p/C38mWMeMSn7/ Wendell Pierce cast as Perry White in Superman: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-casts-wendell-pierce-as-perry-white-1235840790/ Tom King gave notes on Superman: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C4BHgQEs324 Alex Ross was the inspiration behind the new Superman suit: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C38ozSsslL5/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Barry Keoghan will return as Joker for The Batman: Part II: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/barry-keoghan-2024-hollywood-portfolio-interview Joe Manganiello wrote Deathstroke screenplay, wanted to make comic book series: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/joe-manganiello-teases-surprising-new-deathstroke-plans-after-advice-from-james-gunn-exclusive/ Animators try to drum up interest for Batman Beyond animated movie: https://twitter.com/yuhkidemers/status/1759965713719235056 Rumor Patrol: Jurassic League animated movie in development? https://www.theinsneider.com/p/jurassic-league-movie-dc-studios-american-psycho-remake-dead-zone-reboot-anthony-devitoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Will Robert Pattinson Guest Star In The Penguin? | DC News Update
Feb 20 2024
Will Robert Pattinson Guest Star In The Penguin? | DC News Update
Production wraps on The Penguin, but will Robert Pattinson guest star as Batman? Plus, James Gunn sets up a rumor-guessing game on Threads, so we play. Bassem Youssef was not let go from Superman Legacy for political statements on Israel. And more DCU News.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:James Gunn’s Guessing Game! https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3MAVqBg_JP/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Bassem Youssef not let go from Superman Legacy for criticizing Israel: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-bassem-youssef-character-israel-1235827948/ Todd Phillips releases Valentine’s Day tease for Joker: Folie à Deux: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3WFG-WPvG7/ Three DC productions in development: Waller, Lanterns, and Booster Gold: https://comicbookclublive.com/2024/02/16/waller-lanterns-booster-gold-development-dc-studios/ Superman & Lois was canceled because of Superman Legacy: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cw-bosses-bet-linear-not-140000636.html Production wraps on The Penguin, will Robert Pattinson guest star? https://comicbookmovie.com/batman/the-batman/the-batman-star-robert-pattinson-reportedly-spotted-on-the-penguin-set-as-filming-wraps-a209459#gs.4pb1fwAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Milly Alcock Cast As Supergirl | DC News Update
Feb 5 2024
Milly Alcock Cast As Supergirl | DC News Update
Milly Alcock has officially been cast as Supergirl in the DCU. But where will she turn up first? Plus, James Gunn gives a big update on the DCU, one year after announcing the DCU slate. Warner Bros. picks up Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Batman casting rumors are flying - but not true. And Robert Downey Jr. almost had an iconic DC role. All on this week's DCU news podcast.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2s_DqNvqHL/ James Gunn on whether Supergirl will be in Superman Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2vYu0TPqcQ James Gunn marks the first anniversary since DCU announcement: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2xv-ZuvKwU John Murphy doing the score for Superman Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C22e2vCAY7O Warner Bros. Discovery snags rights to Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story: https://www.thewrap.com/christopher-reeve-documentary-super-man-acquired-by-warner-bros-discovery/ Batman not getting cast soon, there’s no script: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C26PZXaAiz3 Brave and the Bold not waiting for The Batman Part 3 to release: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2zlj0VALxG Robert Downey Jr. lost out on Scarecrow in Batman Begins to Cillian Murphy: https://twitter.com/griffschiller/status/1753963853866778851?s=46 Warner Bros. has two hours at CinemaCon on April 11 in Las Vegas. But what will they present?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Superman Legacy Filming Begins In March | DC News Update
Jan 30 2024
Superman Legacy Filming Begins In March | DC News Update
James Gunn is going wild on Threads with a ton of DCU updates, including the news that Superman Legacy begins filming in March. Plus, Supergirl casting is now down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly, with in-person auditions happening for both. Plus, Gunn is interested in Zoe Saldana for a DCU role. The Batman Part II is not canceled, despite rumors. And we get confirmation as to why Creature Commandos is coming first in the release order.NOTE: This episode was taped before Milly Alcock was announced as Supergirl. Oops!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:Supergirl casting now down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-casting-milly-alcock-meg-donnelly-1235806025/James Gunn has a DCU role in mind for Zoe Saldana: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2lLw8jP9VLJames Gunn says “you guys are gonna love” The Engineer in Superman: Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2lFZo6PlmKMaria Gabriela de Faria playing the role. Costume fittings have begun.The Batman Part II not canceled: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2kof1KARmVSuperman: Legacy filming in March: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2koZOEg6_cSuperman: Legacy filming in IMAX: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2nM_pJgrFTJames Gunn explains why Creature Commandos is coming first: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2koKh8gQUcAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Wonder Woman 3 Still In Development | DC News Update
Aug 5 2023
Wonder Woman 3 Still In Development | DC News Update
On our DC Studios news update podcast, we discuss the surprising news that Gal Gadot is still working on Wonder Woman 3. Plus, The Rock comments on the lack of a Black Adam sequel, Zack Snyder planned a trilogy of Flash films, and Stephen Amell has failed this union.Episode Rundown:Gal Gadot working on Wonder Woman 3 for the new DCU: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/gal-gadot-wonder-woman-3-james-gunn-peter-safran-dc-films/ The Rock Thinks dropping Black Adam 2 “will always be one of the biggest mysteries”: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dwayne-johnson-talks-black-adam-sequel-failure-dc-studios-1235551611/ Zack Snyder planned a Flash trilogy, with Professor Zoom as the big bad of Snyderverse: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/zack-snyder-original-flash-movie-plan-jay-oliva Aquaman 2 is expected to stay on December 20: https://variety.com/2023/film/features/blue-beetle-director-angel-manuel-soto-latinos-hollywood-strike-1235685134/ Stephen Amell makes an oopsie on the SAG-AFTRA strike James Gunn says we can expect theatrical animated movies from DCU: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/CvXnlA8PFAz?hl=es-la Nicolas Cage comments on The Flash cameo: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/07/27/nicolas-cage-sympathy-for-the-devil-movie-interview/70470149007/SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aquaman 2 In Trouble? | DC News Update
Jul 23 2023
Aquaman 2 In Trouble? | DC News Update
Aquaman 2 is plagued by reshoots and a growing budget, according to those in the know - but what does this mean for the movie's future? We discuss that and other DCU news on our podcast, including a The Flash deleted scene revealing Batman's motivations, the Blue Beetle villain, and why Lady Gaga only wanted to be called "Lee" on the set of Joker 2.Episode Rundown:Aquaman 2 plagued by reshoots, spiraling budget: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-reshoots-1235532158/ Jim Lee reveals new DCU tied trade collections have seen double or triple the sales: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dcs-jim-lee-comic-con-1235540209/ Blue Beetle villain seems to be OMAC: https://twitter.com/bluebeetle/status/1680291142011875328?s=20 Lady Gaga wanted to be called “Lee” on the Joker 2 set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbRTOFqI4VE Jay Garrick cameo in The Flash revealed as one of the film’s editors: https://blog.frame.io/2023/06/22/the-rough-cut-editing-the-flash/ Batman killed a man in front of a kid in deleted The Flash scene: https://twitter.com/FlashFilmNews/status/1682838872688820225 Upcoming DC animated movies include Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths and Watchmen: https://twitter.com/Dcanimatedmovie/status/1682639858911543297SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Lois Lane Casting Is Heating Up For Superman: Legacy | DC News Update
May 20 2023
Lois Lane Casting Is Heating Up For Superman: Legacy | DC News Update
Superman: Legacy casting is heating up with a number of choices for Lois Lane, including Rachel Brosnahan, Samara Weaving, and more. Plus, we discuss early box office tracking and celebrity reviews for The Flash, whether the Arrow-verse will continue, and how The Penguin was shut down by the writers' strike.Episode Rundown:Superman Legacy casting discussions happening… Who will play Lois Lane? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-cast-james-gunn-1235486603/ First tracking for The Flash puts it at between $115 and $140 million opening: https://www.boxofficepro.com/long-range-box-office-forecast-the-flash-elemental-and-the-blackening-look-to-combine-for-a-strong-fathers-day-juneteenth-frame/ Tom Cruise, Stephen King love The Flash:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-cruise-has-seen-the-flash-movie-1235355326/, https://deadline.com/2023/05/flash-stephen-king-ezra-miller-superhero-warner-bros-1235371209/ The Flash TV showrunner has left the door open for more Arrow-verse: https://ew.com/tv/the-flash-finale-arrowverse-future/ The Penguin the latest show shut down (briefly) by the writers' strike: https://twitter.com/TheRyanK/status/1658493491670917121SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy