James Gunn casts brother Sean as DCU's next big baddie
Dec 09, 2023 1:15 AMThe DC Universe is bracing for a new villain as Sean Gunn is confirmed to take on the role of Maxwell Lord, a character that may be familiar to DC fans from his appearance as the primary antagonist in the 2020 film Wonder Woman 1984, previously portrayed by Pedro Pascal. This development falls within the first chapter of DC's new era, Gods and Monsters, where Lord's presence will initially be hinted at in 'Superman: Legacy' before featuring significantly in future DC projects. Maxwell Lord has a storied history in the DC comics as a suave businessman turned villain capable of mind control. The character’s complexity and Sean Gunn’s unique acting style have sparked mixed reactions from fans on social media. Sean Gunn, known for his MCU role and collaboration with his brother, brings his distinctive flair to the DCU helmed by James Gunn and Peter Safran. With the Superman: Legacy movie scheduled for a July 2025 release, anticipation is building for Sean Gunn's portrayal and the expanding DCU storyline. The announcement comes amid a wave of new content and excitement for the upcoming slate of the DCU, as fans eagerly await the transformation of their beloved comic universe on the big screen.
When will Sean Gunn's portrayal of Maxwell Lord debut in the DC Universe?Sean Gunn's portrayal of Maxwell Lord will be hinted at in the background of the upcoming 'Superman: Legacy' movie, and he will appear in more significant roles in future DC projects. 'Superman: Legacy' is set for release on July 11, 2025.
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Stimpy commented on: 2023-12-09 02:58:06
Sean Gunn jumping into the DCU as Maxwell Lord is sure to inject a quirky dynamic to the villain role, a stark contrast to Pascal's 1984 interpretation. With this casting, the Gunn brothers seem poised to shape DC's Gods and Monsters chapter into something refreshingly unpredictable.
Mr. Bison commented on: 2023-12-09 02:48:04
Sean Gunn stepping into Maxwell Lord's shoes is a fresh twist that might just inject some much-needed charisma to the character's silver-screen legacy, especially with fan opinions still riding the fence post-Pascal's portrayal. Considering the Gunn brothers' track record, it'll be interesting to see how they finagle this suave mind manipulator into the fabric of the newly-unfolding DCU narrative tapestry.
N3rdo commented on: 2023-12-09 02:38:05
Sean Gunn stepping into the polished shoes of Maxwell Lord is like a meta crossover—Kirk from Gilmore Girls breaking bad, you know The DCU's going all-in on the Gods and Monsters chapter, and with Gunn's knack for quirky characters, we could be in for a villain that chews the scenery as much as he messes with our heroes' heads. 🎮🦹♂️
