The news of Warner Bros. Discovery appointing James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs of DC Studios sent shock waves through the industry. This move is seen as a major change for the DC Studios franchise, with many speculating that the duo is planning to reboot the entire DC Universe. Gunn has also been confirmed to be writing a new Superman movie. The exact details of the reboot and the new Superman movie are yet to be revealed, with Gunn and Safran remaining tight-lipped about their plans for the franchise. Fans will have to wait until later this month for any official announcements.
One of the biggest rumors circulating about the reboot is that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom titular star Jason Momoa will not reprise his role as the character and will instead play Lobo in the new DC Universe. However, the actor has repeatedly denied the rumor and revealed a significant detail about his upcoming DC movie. During a recent interview with The Wrap, Momoa stated that there might be multiple versions of Batman in the sequel.
"I shot with a couple different Batmans. But you just don't know what's going on and we'll see what the end product is."
The appointment of James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs is a significant move for Warner Bros. Discovery, as both have a proven track record in the film industry. Gunn is known for his work on the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, while Safran is a producer who has worked on several successful DC movies, including Aquaman and Shazam!. Fans are excited to see the direction the new DC Studios will take with Gunn and Safran at the helm.
Jason Momoa Discusses Possible Return to Aquaman Role
In recent months, fans of the DC Universe have been buzzing with rumors that Jason Momoa, best known for his role as Aquaman in the 2018 film, has been cast as the character Lobo in a movie or series set in the DC Universe. The rumors were fueled by Momoa's own hints and teasers about an upcoming dream project that he will be working on with James Gunn and Peter Safran. However, in a recent interview with Variety, the actor commented that he's not finished with Aquaman after all, noting he'll "always be" that character. Momoa also stated that staying in the role of Aquaman does not mean he can't play other characters as well.
Momoa also commented on his meeting with Warner Bros. and DC Studios, stating, "It was very, very wonderful," Momoa explains. "I'm in the house of Warner Bros., and they're liking a lot of stuff I'm doing. We've got a lot of good things coming." He also stated that he could not give any specifics about the meeting, but he did tease that there are "a lot of good things" on the way, suggesting he might have multiple pieces of good news to share rather than just one big announcement.
Following multiple delays, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be released in theaters on Dec. 25, 2023.