James Gunn reveals production timeline for next DCU project

James Gunn attended the premiere for season 2 of The Peacemaker where he opened up about the project and what’s next for the DCU.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he explained that the series sets up the future of the universe, “It’s a big part, definitely Superman leads directly into Peacemaker; it should be noted that this is for adults, not for children, but Superman leads into this show and then we have the setting up of all of the rest of the DCU in this season of Peacemaker, it’s incredibly important. Lots of guest stars coming up, lots of characters that are showing up that we’ve already met in Superman. I don’t think there’s anything that I’ve ever done that I love more than this season of Peacemaker, so I’m so excited for people to see it.”

John Cena, who plays the titular character, confirmed that the story “is about furthering the narrative. Instead of standalone properties, all of the DCU is now connected, as you saw Peacemaker show up in Superman. I think what you see in season two is just a forward of that narrative. That whole DCU through line — it takes the 11th Street Kids through their next adventure, but it also has a lot to do with the DCU going forward.”

Revealing the timeline for the next project in the universe, Gunn said, “I’ve already finished the treatment for the next story in what I’ll call the ‘Superman Saga.’ The treatment is done, which means a very, very worked out treatment. I’m working on that and hopefully going into production on that not too far away from today.”

Fans are eagerly awaiting the future of what's being called the "new DC" under the leadership of Gunn. Considering the major success of the recently released Superman, viewers are hopeful about the quality of the future projects.

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