If one thing is clear following Superman’s promising debut, the people are hankering for more Mister Terrific. The tech-focused super-genius, played in the film by Edi Gathegi, isn’t the only bright spot in James Gunn’s latest, but he is the only character so far without a second outing planned in Gunn’s new DC Universe. Other members of his “Justice Gang,” like Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion) and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), are poised to make swift returns on the small screen. Gunn is still working out the details of his 10-year plan, but he seems to be making room for Mister Terrific somewhere down the line.
Superman kicked off the new DCU with a bang, ushering in a new era of “gods and monsters.” Gunn and his creative partner, Peter Safran, have since teased a few future projects, though not all of them will be set in the main continuity of this new universe. What the saga needs more than anything is a sense of cohesion; repeat appearances from members of the Superman cast will go a long way in establishing it. A show focused exclusively on Mister Terrific feels like a no-brainer — and with Gathegi entering a multi-picture deal with DC Studios, that feels more possible than ever.
