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Last year James Gunn took over the DC Studios as the co-CEO with producer Peter Safran. Gunn is known for introducing the Guardians in the MCU, and there have been rumors that theGuardians of the Galaxystars could follow up the director in DCU as well. Although nothing has been confirmed yet, fans believe that Gunn could bring in the Marvel actors to the DC Studios after his last venture in the MCU.
During a recent interview, theSuicide Squaddirector hinted something similar as he said that he has a role in mind for the Star-Lord actor Chris Pratt in his upcoming DC film,Superman: Legacy.
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James Gunn Has a Role For Chris Pratt inSuperman: Legacy
Dwayne Johnsonhad some huge plans for the future of the DCU, and he featured back-to-back in two DC films,DC League of Super-PetsandBlack Adam.He voiced Superman’s pet dog, Krypto, aka Bark Kent. And after putting a full stop to his future as Black Adam, James Gunn seems to be taking away the Krypto part from Johnson as well.
During a recent interview with The Toronto Sun,James GunnandChris Prattdiscussed how they would stay in touch after Gunn’s final Marvel film. ThePassengersstar shared that both of them would be busy with work, but they’ll make sure to spare some time and talk to each other.
James Gunn, however, had something interesting to offer as he said,“I was hoping I could cast you as Krypto the Superdog (in Superman Legacy).”He added that Pratt would have to walk on his hands and knees so that they could do motion capture, and he would not talk throughout the film. Considering the offer Gunn made to him, Pratt mentioned how the director revealed what could be a major spoiler about the film.
“It sounds like there’s going to be a character called Krypto in Superman,”he said. TheSuperdirector also admitted to his claim, saying,“It is a scoop, I guess.”Although it could be a major spoiler forSuperman: Legacy,Krypto is not the only role Gunn thinks would suit Chris Pratt.
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James Gunn Believes Chris Pratt Would Be a Good Batman
While promotingGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.James Gunn and Chris Pratt discussed working together in DCU. When Pratt was asked if there is any DC character he plans to play, Gunn answered for him as he said,“Catwoman is not going to happen as much as he bugs me about it.”
Pratt argued that it would happen, and he even has a “leather mask”for it. When asked why he doesn’t want to play Batman, Pratt said,“It’s time to finally bring an actor with some gravity to it.”However, Gunn reassured him that he would also be a good Batman.
“You’d be a good Batman. That’s not a bad thing,” the DC Studios co-CEO said. While the conversation doesn’t seem to indicate anything, it’s enough for people to assume the best, as Chris Pratt said,“You heard it here, I am Batman.”
Guardians of the Galaxyis playing in theatres.
Superman: Legacyis set to release on 08 July 2025.
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Source:The Toronto Sun
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
