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Since the “Black Adam” film was officially announced, Dwayne Johnson has made it abundantly clear that he thinks the anti-hero is the strongest character in the DC film universe. In fact, he can’t wait for the time that his character will get to take on Superman…whoever is wearing the cape.

Ok, so today we learned Jane Campion will never take on a superhero film because she “actually hates” them. But that doesn’t mean that every auteur filmmaker is anti-superhero, right? To serve as the yin to Campion’s yang, we have Pedro Almodóvar, who spoke to Variety and gave a very different answer.

One of the downsides of media outlets reporting about casting before film studios actually officially announce things is that sometimes things get mixed up. Case in point— the news about Brendan Fraser signing on to star as the villain in “Batgirl.” Sure, the actor is likely joining the cast, but there’s more to the story than just that and initial reports seemed to get a key bit of news wrong.

Shamier Anderson is an up-and-coming actor who you may recognize from the show “Wynonna Earp” and films like “Race” or Netflix’s “Stowaway.” He’s been steadily building a following a is seemingly ready to break out over the course of the next year with some high-profile projects. In this episode of The Discourse, Shamier Anderson joins host Mike DeAngelo to talk about his role in the Apple TV+ series “Invasion” which hits the streamer on October 22.

Warner Brothers took DC Films in a lighter direction with the 2019 film “Shazam!” Filmmaker David F. Sandberg took a break from horror to direct a comedic film about found families and Zachary Levi acting like a child with unbelievable strength.

In the DCEU, “Wonder Woman” charmed critics, and “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” rallied the fans. However, it was “Aquaman” that won big at the box office.

After a brief career interlude, James Gunn is once again a busy man. In between stints directing this year’s “The Suicide Squad” and the upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

With Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton both scheduled to reprise their Batman roles for the upcoming ‘Flash’ film from DC Films, people might expect to see other Batmen from various films and TV projects show up.

If you’ve seen James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad,” you know that the film is basically a reboot of the franchise but with a few returning characters, such as Harley Quinn, Rick Flagg, and Amanda Waller. But one of the biggest names from David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” that didn’t show up is Will Smith as Deadshot.

Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead started out her film career playing the daughter of Bruce Willis‘ John McClane in “Live Free or Die Hard, but has carved out a big career since then, including the action genre.

In the latest “Aquaman” sequel tease for fans, star Jason Momoa revealed the character’s new, upgraded suit via a slideshow and story posted to the actor’s official Instagram account on Sunday. The suit, which will be featured in the forthcoming DCEU sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, is a dark-blue hue with metallic elements.

Mario Bava’s 1965 sci-fi classic, “Planet of the Vampires,” is said to be one of the biggest influences on Ridley Scott’s iconic “Alien” franchise.

The cat, err, bat’s out of the bag, now.

After watching James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad,” you really can’t imagine the team fighting any other villain than Starro. The giant, colorful, frankly ridiculous alien starfish fits perfectly with the tone set forth through the first two acts of Gunn’s superhero film.

It’s unclear whether it’s a good thing or not when the buzz surrounding a film titled “The Flash” is solely about Batman. But yet, that seems to be the case, as the new DC superhero film about the Fastest Man Alive, played by Ezra Miller, seemingly is set to feature multiple actors returning as Batman due to the multiversal story.

David Ayer who? If you’re the folks at Warner Bros. and DC Films, that’s the exact question they want audiences to ask after seeing James Gunn’s latest film, “The Suicide Squad.” Though Ayer did, technically, make a “Suicide Squad” film back in 2016 (though it might not conform to his exact vision), the studio behind that feature is hoping you have selective amnesia and embrace what is happening in Gunn’s reinvention of the misfit supervillain troupe, Task Force X.

A lot has already been made of James Gunn’s decision to make “The Suicide Squad.” We already know the opportunity came about because Disney executives fired the filmmaker from “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and suddenly Gunn’s schedule was wide open, leading to a meeting with Warner Bros.

First, it needs to be said that a lot of time has passed since Martin Scorsese took aim at Marvel Studios and superhero films, basically calling them trash and not real “cinema.” So, perhaps in that time, Scorsese binged all of the MCU films and is anxiously awaiting “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” in September.

Robert Downey, Jr. will always be synonymous with the on-screen version of Iron Man.

A great comic book movie requires a lot of elements to fall into place. You need a great special effects team, at least one compelling hero or antihero to rally behind for two hours, and a snappy script peppered with engaging action.

Looks like Warner Bros. and HBO Max have settled on their Blue Beetle superhero.

With James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” arriving in theaters and HBO Max this weekend, there’s going to be a lot of talk about the new villains (or anti-heroes, if you prefer) that show up in the DC superhero film. And while you should really be excited for Idris Elba’s Bloodsport and David Dastmalchian’s scene-stealing Polka-Dot Man, many fans will have a keen eye on John Cena’s Peacemaker, as that character is already lined up for his own HBO Max series.

Zack Snyder‘s “Justice League” featured “Spider-Man” actor and Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Jim Gordon, and we all assumed that would be the end of his run in the DCEU as the studio attempted to pivot with Matt Reeves‘ “The Batman” adding Jeffrey Wright (“No Time To Die,” “Westworld“) as the new Jim Gordon and likely will appear in the HBO Max series.

You’ll recall, the first time a Black Superman project was mentioned by Warner Bros. and the trades, Michael B.

Well, that certainly didn’t take long. Following two-day old reports of a “Batgirl” short list with a list of potential contenders, Warner Bros.

Director Zack Snyder finally got to finish and release his version of “Justice League” earlier this year on HBO Max, after an online campaign spearheaded by fans to allow the filmmaker to complete his original vision.

One of the biggest films that are currently in development from DC Films and Warner Bros. is the feature, “Batgirl.” Originally, the film was expected to debut in theaters with Joss Whedon writing and directing.

James Gunn holds a rare distinction in the modern superhero filmmaking world. He’s the only director to receive credit for helming films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (“Guardians of the Galaxy” and its sequel) and the DCEU (the upcoming “The Suicide Squad”).

If you try to follow the continuity of the DCEU, from “Man of Steel” through the Snyder Cut and into the upcoming “The Suicide Squad,” you might have questions. But that’s okay! The DCEU isn’t the MCU and continuity doesn’t mean nearly as much to the filmmakers, as long as the story is good.

Once upon a time ago, there was an idea. Oh wait, that’s Marvel.