As a seasoned movie enthusiast with over three decades of comic book-inspired films under my belt, I must say that James Gunn’s approach to the new DC Studios universe strikes a chord with me. I’ve seen Superman and Batman’s origin stories more times than I can count, from Christopher Reeve’s earnest Clark Kent to Christian Bale’s brooding Dark Knight. It’s time for something fresh and exciting!
James Gunn has been transparent about the reasons behind certain decisions regarding the new DC Studios movie universe, and today he provided further explanation for opting out of re-telling some origin stories. In projects such as Superman, Brave and the Bold, and Lanterns, the storylines will unfold in a world where established characters like Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern are already present. On Twitter, Gunn addressed user shubhang.fearless who enquired about the omission of more conventional origin stories.
James, why are you dismissing origin stories? They help us empathize with characters on an emotional level. It seems like you’re tailoring the DC Universe more towards dedicated comic book fans rather than a broader audience, with your selections of lesser-known characters like Sgt. Rock and Swamp Thing for lead roles in their own movies. @jamesgunn
Later, Gunn replied, “I won’t retell the origin stories of Batman and Superman once more as they are well-known to all. Also, please don’t relegate Swamp Thing to a sideline position. We have publicly announced that it is a project in development, and he is one of the most famous characters in DC Comics with a rich history not only in comics but also in films and television shows, which is true for very few other DC characters.
When it comes to categorizing characters as suitable for a hardcore audience or tier-ranking, there’s often some personal bias involved. This also applies when we talk about retelling familiar stories like Superman and Batman’s origins. While these elements can be subjective, one thing that isn’t is the frequent portrayal of their origin stories on both big and small screens. By now, even people who aren’t avid superhero fans are probably familiar with the main points of these two iconic characters’ beginnings.
At times, it can seem like origin stories are the only method for introducing a character to a wider audience in various forms of media, but this is not always true, even in comic books. Instead, sometimes it’s more effective to dive right in and develop things as they unfold rather than retracing all the way back to the start. Series such as Something is Killing the Children have thrived with this approach while still disclosing intriguing details about their main characters (Erica Slaughter in this instance) throughout their journey.
In a film or TV show, since there’s limited space to set up details, it can be counterproductive to spend too much time on information already familiar to viewers. This could imply we’re squandering valuable minutes that could instead be used to advance the plot or develop characters more richly.
For now, I’d prefer to avoid seeing either of those origin stories again on either the big or small screen for some time, unless they undergo a significant transformation, like what we might see in the Absolute Universe. If you offer me an Absolute Batman, I’m all for it, but the one that’s been shown 20 times before doesn’t interest me anymore.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on incorporating DC’s origin tales in movies and TV shows! Feel free to share your opinions with me on various platforms, including Threads, Twitter (@mattaguilarcb), and Bluesky (@knightofoa)!
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2024-11-23 20:42