US EditionThe Two ‘Superman’ Spin-Offs James Gunn Is Now Considering
UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – James Gunn aims to expand the DC Universe with TV spin-offs for Mr. Terrific and Jimmy Olsen as part of a broader plan including multiple films and series, per DC and Warner Bros.
- James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-heads of DC Studios, are considering two TV spin-offs focusing on Superman characters Mr. Terrific and Jimmy Olsen following Superman's wide theatrical release.
- This development comes as Superman, directed by Gunn and starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Edi Gathegi, opened in theaters and was expected to be a major hit to launch the new DC Universe era.
- Edi Gathegi portrays Mr. Terrific, a metahuman with exceptional intelligence and a member of the Justice Gang, while Skyler Gisondo plays Jimmy Olsen, a humorous cub reporter working at The Daily Planet.
- Superman has generated over $21 million during early screening events and maintains a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting strong audience enthusiasm and paving the way for potential spin-off series focusing on fan-favorite characters.
- DC Studios plans to re-establish iconic characters through films and TV series before eventually uniting them in a Justice League-type movie, making these spin-offs a foundational step in their long-term strategy.
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