James Gunn’s career took a major turn in the fall of 2022, when he was tapped to be the co-head of DC Studios alongside producing partner Peter Safran, Since then, Gunn and Safran have been charting out DCU Chapter 1, a brand-new interconnected continuity that spans films and TV shows. The Guardians of the Galaxy helmer’s hiring was met with much fanfare, and Gunn even revealed that Jason Momoa enthusiastically reached out to him. And, it turns out, Ryan Reynolds also expressed excitement about Gunn getting the gig.
Amid the release of his latest film, Superman, James Gunn has been making the rounds and talking about not only the first DCU flick but also various aspects of his job. Gunn recently stopped by the DC Studios Showcase Official Podcast, where he regaled the hosts with a plethora of sweet details. When recalling the time he was hired to take on the big job, Gunn talked about hearing from the Red Notice star. Not only did the actor share some sweet sentiments, but Gunn also made a joke pertaining to one of his superhero flicks:
