Imagine pouring your heart and soul into a grand plan, only to have the universe throw a wrench in the works. That’s exactly what happened to James Gunn and his ambitious vision for the DC Universe. Back in 2023, fans were buzzing with excitement as Warner Bros. unveiled a fresh slate of DC Studios films and TV shows, promising a new era for the beloved franchise. But here’s where it gets interesting: not everything has gone according to plan. Some projects have taken off, others are still in the works, and a few—like the highly anticipated Authority movie—have been sidelined. So, what went wrong? Nothing, actually. It’s just that, as Gunn himself explains, ‘things change.’
During a candid conversation on the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast, Gunn shed light on the evolving nature of his DC roadmap. Initially, he had crafted a detailed story plan spanning nearly a decade, which he shared with Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav and other key executives. With a team of writers, they mapped out the entire narrative
