US EditionJames Gunn and Zack Snyder Argue over Superman in 'Rick And Morty' Skit
- On July 6, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn and filmmaker Zack Snyder made surprise voice cameo appearances in Rick and Morty Season 8, Episode 7 on Adult Swim.
- The episode’s meta concept grew from a 'Book-alizer' to a 'Movie-lizer' device, parodying Hollywood's IP-driven landscape amid fan discourse on franchises and sequels.
- Gunn recorded his lines the morning after finishing his Superman film, with Gunn and Snyder recording back-to-back and taking a viral selfie, both enthusiastic participants.
- Warner Bros. used Gunn and Snyder's cameos to promote the July 11 Superman film, boosting fan engagement and studio visibility.
- Looking ahead, the episode highlights franchise fatigue and fan criticism, with Gunn emphasizing the difficulty of satisfying audiences and making movies.
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Adult SwimHollywood has always been a breeding ground for competition, but as franchises grow more powerful and their fans more passionate, much of that enmity feels manufactured by outsiders looking in. Fans, for example, seem convinced that Marvel and DC are locked in a contentious rivalry, despite statements from Marvel boss Kevin Feige and DC creative co-chair James Gunn to the contrary. Yes, Gunn was ousted from Marvel in 2018, only to be t…
James Gunn and Zack Snyder argue over Superman in 'Rick And Morty' skit
James Gunn and Zack Snyder have made cameo appearances in Rick And Morty‘s latest episode. The DC directors lent their voices to parody versions of themselves in the episode ‘Ricker Than Fiction’ last night (July 6), which sees Rick and Morty dissatisfied with the direction of their favourite franchise Maximum Velocitree. The titular pair confront Gunn, who is its director – and after being left unhappy with his response, Rick and Morty decide t…
‘Rick and Morty’ Boss on How James Gunn and Zack Snyder Agreed to Parody Themselves and Their Dueling ‘Superman’ Takes
'Rick and Morty' exec producer Scott Marder shared how James Gunn and Zack Snyder agreed to parody themselves and their dueling 'Superman' takes.
Unfortunately we are not sure how it will be a conversation between directors who have directed different versions of the same hero. However, "Rick And Morty" did it in his last chapter, gathering James Gunn and Zack Snyder into the same scene. During the fragment that takes place in a casino where we see a thoughtful James Gunn, it is that the director of "Watchmen" and "300" appears to give him advice after having seen the cut that the directo…
James Gunn, Zack Snyder discuss ‘Superman’ on ‘Rick and Morty’
DC Studios chief James Gunn and filmmaker Zack Snyder surprised fans by guest-starring on the latest episode of ‘Rick and Morty.’ To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here The episode, which aired on July 6, showed the two filmmakers trade barbs over their views on ‘Superman.’ Written by Rob Schrab, the ‘Rick and Morty’ episode stars James Gunn as the villain. The episode begins with Rick and Morty concerned about what the creative directo…
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