SUPERGIRL Report Reveals James Gunn and Craig Gillespie Clashed Over Creative Direction, Test Screenings, and Competing Cuts

Supergirl: James Gunn Made the Right Call by Shelving the Gillespie Cut

(Image Source: DC Studios) James Gunn made the right call in releasing a shorter cut of Supergirl instead of the final cut produced by director Craig Gillespie. The new DCU movie centered around the Girl of Steel has failed to take off with audiences and is projected to be a flop. However, new reports indicate that that Gillespie’s cut would have exacerbated flaws that the theatrical release attempted to address. (Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pict…

SUPERGIRL Report Reveals James Gunn and Craig Gillespie Clashed Over Creative Direction, Test Screenings, and Competing Cuts

The story behind Supergirl’s disappointing theatrical run keeps getting more interesting. After the film struggled with critics, audiences, and the box office, a new report has revealed what was happening during post-production. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie ran into creative conflicts between James Gunn and Craig Gillespie, rough test screenings, competing edits, and a last minute scramble to get the film into shape.According t…