News culture The future DC film universe is getting a James Bond and a renowned director!
Since their appointment to the helm of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran have been eager to demonstrate to audiences their desire to restore the image of DC superheroes in cinema. The recent announcement of a new project from the American studio could well lead to success…
Yes, but you don't decide
After the monumental fiasco surrounding the film's release Justice League in 2017Warner Bros. decided to change its approach to the DC Comics catalog in cinemas. Farewell to Walter Hamada, who was replaced by James Gunn and Peter Safran at the helm of the recently renamed DC Studios (formerly known as DC Films) in 2022. A few months after their appointment, the duo announced the first stages of their plan with the opening “chapters” of their universe entitled “Gods and Monsters”. The official opening is planned with the film Supermanexpected for 2025, However, this new shared universe is expected to be introduced in the animated series soon Creature Commandsexpected on December 5th on Max.
Expectations are high for DC Studios' announced and unannounced projects. While the two directors have repeatedly reiterated that they want to make creativity their motto and give the directors room to develop, many are waiting to be able to judge the works when they are released in cinemas. Despite everything, DC continues to evolve its plans and if the Lanterns series has been making headlines lately for its casting announcements, It is now a completely different project that could definitely cause a stir.
From romance to war
In fact, the American publication Deadline recently revealed this Luca Guadagnino (Call me by your name, challenger) would be in talks to produce a film based on the character of Sgt. FelsenEven better, the feature written by Justin Kuritzkes (who has worked with the filmmaker on his two previous productions) could be the Italian director's next production. A relatively unknown character, Sgt. Rock was born in the late 1950s and was a rugged soldier who fought in World War II. It enjoyed great popularity until the 1970s and 80s, before gradually falling into obscurity.
In the same article, Deadline reveals that the war veteran could end up being played by Daniel Craig (Heavy rain, In an argument)which would mark a back-to-back collaboration between the British actor and Luca Guadagnino since their film Strange The US release is scheduled for November 27th. If the project is confirmed, Sergeant. rock could well mark Guadagnino's return to horror cinema, as the American soldier only recently made a secret return with the comics Sergeant. Rock vs Army of the Deada crossover released between 2022 and 2023 and written by Bruce Campbell (evil Dead, Ash vs Evil Dead) himself. To be continued…
