When James Gunn took the reins of DC Studios, fans immediately began speculating who the Ultimate villain of the slate of upcoming DC movies would be. After all, every great superhero saga needs a great big bad, and for many DC fans, that name has always been Darkseid. But according to the mastermind behind the gods and monsters of the DCU and beyond, the Universe might not be headed in that direction at all.
In a recent interview with New Rockstars’ YouTube channel, the Superman director opened up about the challenges of setting up the long-term arc for the rebooted DC Universe and addressed why one of DC’s most iconic villains might not fit into his plans right now. While the Studio head is known for keeping details close to the chest, his comments suggest a surprising shift in direction for the recently launched DC Universe over the next decade. And in classic Gunn fashion, he managed to shout out Zack Snyder in the process. He explained:
