Tag: DC Film

  • James Gunn wants Ben Affleck to direct a DC film 

    By Express News Service

    After the announcement of Henry Cavill not reprising his role as Superman in the new film, American writer-filmmaker James Gunn has hinted that Ben Affleck would be a possible option for directing the film.

    While James took to Twitter to announce that a new Superman film is in development and that Henry will not reprise his role as Superman, he also revealed that Ben could be a possible director of the film.

    ALSO READ | James Gunn in talks with WB for new DC movie

    Replying to one of the tweets that raised the question, James replied in his tweet, “Met with Ben yesterday precisely because he wants to direct and we want him to direct; we just have to find the right project.” James also confirmed that while he will be writing the film, it is yet to be known who will direct it. 

    After the announcement of Henry Cavill not reprising his role as Superman in the new film, American writer-filmmaker James Gunn has hinted that Ben Affleck would be a possible option for directing the film.

    While James took to Twitter to announce that a new Superman film is in development and that Henry will not reprise his role as Superman, he also revealed that Ben could be a possible director of the film.

    ALSO READ | James Gunn in talks with WB for new DC movie

    Replying to one of the tweets that raised the question, James replied in his tweet, “Met with Ben yesterday precisely because he wants to direct and we want him to direct; we just have to find the right project.” James also confirmed that while he will be writing the film, it is yet to be known who will direct it. 

  • Bruna Marquezine joins cast of DC’s Blue Beetle

    By Express News Service

    Brazilian actor Bruna Marquezine has been signed to play the female lead, Penny for the superhero movie Blue Beetle. It is the first DC Films production to star a Latino character.

    The film also stars Belissa Escobedo, Harvey Guillen, Xolo Mariduena, who is set to star in the lead role of Jaime Reyes, the alter ego of the Blue Beetle, a vigilante who has a scarab grafted onto his spine that gives him tremendous powers and the ability to emit blue energy. Escobedo will play Jamie’s younger sister, Milagros. 

    The film is directed by Angel Manuel Soto and scripted by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. It will be releasing on August 18, 2023.