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James Gunn Reveals the Power Structure of the DCU: Metahumans, Governments, and Corporate Giants Like Wayne Enterprises — GeekTyrant
When it comes to world-building, James Gunn isn't just throwing superheroes into a sandbox. He's laying the groundwork for a universe that feels layered, lived-in, and politically complex. In a recent conversation with his friend and Interview Magazine guest interviewer Rainn Wilson, the DC Studios co-CEO peeled back the curtain on what sets the DCU apart from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and hinted at some fascinating world dynamics. So what makes the DCU tick? According to Gunn, the real power in this universe lies in three competing forces: Metahumans, Governments, and Corporations . And yes, that includes Wayne Enterprises. 'It's a different map. It's a world in which some form of superheroes, which we call Metahumans, have existed for at least 300 years and they've been a part of our life.' That long history of superpowered beings already sets the tone, but things are getting even more complicated. 'But I think that we're reaching a point in the DCU where there's three factions. There's the Metahumans, the governments, and then the corporations. And the corporations are equally important. 'There's Luthor Corp, there's Lord Tech and Stagg Industries and Wayne Enterprises, which are the four big companies that are vying for another type of domination.' And these aren't your run-of-the-mill evil empires, either. 'And they aren't evil corporations, really. They're just [frick]ing amoral corporations.' Even Luthor Corp gets a bit of a moral gray area pass here. Despite Lex Luthor's reputation as a villain, Gunn's take paints him with a few more shades of nuance. 'The corporations in themselves aren't evil. Corporations are amoral... Lex Luthor's a pretty bad guy, although his corporation has done some great things. Luthor has created a battery, which has made the running of the world a much more efficient process. 'He has cars that run more efficiently, that are better for clean air. He's done some really great things for the world, which is the reason for his obsession with Superman. 'He was considered the greatest guy in the world a few years ago, even though there were Metahumans, and then this guy with dimples and a glint in his eye in a silly costume came in and made him feel like shit, so he's been sort of obsessed with him ever since and has gone evil...' The Metahumans bring raw power. Governments provide the political force. And the corporations? They have the money, tech, and infrastructure to make serious moves in this world. With Lord Tech now reportedly funding the Justice Gang, we're seeing just how closely these factions are starting to intertwine. If private industry can sponsor a superhero team, what's to stop a government from doing the same? It's easy to see how this setup paves the way for projects like The Authority, which Gunn has openly admitted has been one of the more complicated pieces to fit into his grand design. Whether you're into explosive superhero battles, shady government ops, or corporate manipulation, the DCU is shaping up to have it all. Gunn's world isn't just about good vs evil. It's about power, and who's really pulling the strings.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
James Gunn Gives Another Exciting Batman Update for DCU
James Gunn recently gave details about the space Batman's Wayne Enterprises occupies within the DC Universe (DCU). Fans got the first hint of the Caped Crusader's existence in the universe following the announcement of The Brave and the Bold. An animated version of the character subsequently appeared in Creature Commandos. Gunn's comment on Wayne Enterprises additionally sheds light on how powerful and influential Bruce Wayne is in that world. James Gunn explains where Wayne Enterprises stands in DCU Gunn disclosed during a recent conversation with Rainn Wilson for Interview magazine that Wayne Enterprises is one of the four most 'dominating' corporations in the world in the DCU. 'I think that we're reaching a point in the DCU where there's three factions,' the filmmaker explained. 'There's the Metahumans, the governments, and then the corporations. And the corporations are equally important. There's LuthorCorp, there's LordTech and Stagg Industries and Wayne Enterprises, which are the four big companies that are vying for another type of domination.' Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor is the head of LuthorCorp, as seen in 2025's Superman, which Gunn wrote and directed. Meanwhile, Maxwell Lord heads LordTech. In Superman, James Gunn's brother Sean makes a cameo as Lord and will reprise the role in Peacemaker Season 2. In DC Comics, Simon Stagg owns Stagg Industries and is a major antagonist to Metamorpho, portrayed in the DCU by Anthony Carrigan. Although Simon hasn't yet appeared in the franchise, Superman the movie confirms his and his company's existence when the titular superhero enters a Stagg Industries building to get away from an angry crowd. Gunn also mentioned all these corporations, supposedly including Wayne Enterprises, are 'amoral.' He said, 'They aren't evil corporations, really. They're just f—— amoral corporations.' He went on to elaborate that while figureheads of the companies like Lex and Lord can be good or evil, the companies themselves are amoral. It will be interesting to see how the DCU deals with Bruce and Wayne Enterprises with this approach. Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype. The post James Gunn Gives Another Exciting Batman Update for DCU appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
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James Gunn Reveals How Powerful Batman's Wayne Enterprises Is in DCU
James Gunn recently gave details about the space Batman's Wayne Enterprises occupies within the DC Universe (DCU). Fans got the first hint of the Caped Crusader's existence in the universe following the announcement of The Brave and the Bold. An animated version of the character subsequently appeared in Creature Commandos. Gunn's comment on Wayne Enterprises additionally sheds light on how powerful and influential Bruce Wayne is in that world. James Gunn says Wayne Enterprises is one of four big companies in DCU Gunn disclosed during a recent conversation with Rainn Wilson for Interview magazine that Wayne Enterprises is one of the four most 'dominating' corporations in the world in the DCU. 'I think that we're reaching a point in the DCU where there's three factions,' the filmmaker explained. 'There's the Metahumans, the governments, and then the corporations. And the corporations are equally important. There's LuthorCorp, there's LordTech and Stagg Industries and Wayne Enterprises, which are the four big companies that are vying for another type of domination.' Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor is the head of LuthorCorp, as seen in 2025's Superman, which Gunn wrote and directed. Meanwhile, Maxwell Lord heads LordTech. In Superman, James Gunn's brother Sean makes a cameo as Lord and will reprise the role in Peacemaker Season 2. In DC Comics, Simon Stagg owns Stagg Industries and is a major antagonist to Metamorpho, portrayed in the DCU by Anthony Carrigan. Although Simon hasn't yet appeared in the franchise, Superman the movie confirms his and his company's existence when the titular superhero enters a Stagg Industries building to get away from an angry crowd. Gunn also mentioned all these corporations, supposedly including Wayne Enterprises, are 'amoral.' He said, 'They aren't evil corporations, really. They're just f—— amoral corporations.' He went on to elaborate that while figureheads of the companies like Lex and Lord can be good or evil, the companies themselves are amoral. It will be interesting to see how the DCU deals with Bruce and Wayne Enterprises with this approach. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-02-2025
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Marion Cotillard says she ‘screwed up' Christopher Nolan film scene
A Christopher Nolan collaborator has revealed they disliked their performance in the director's film, stating they 'screwed up' a pivotal scene One week after Guy Pearce said he 'hated' his acting in Memento, Marion Cotillard has shared a candid view of her work in 2012 Batman sequel The Dark Knight Rises. Cotillard reunited with the Inception filmmaker for the film, playing Miranda Tate – the CEO of Wayne Enterprises and a support for the now-reclusive Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale). However, by the end of the blockbuster, Tate is revealed to be the villainous Talia al Ghul, an accomplice of Bane (Tom Hardy) – and the daughter of Ra's al Ghul, who was played by Liam Neeson in Batman Begins. After trying to kill Batman and destroy Gotham, Talia dies after crashing her truck – but not before declaring that 'her father's work is done'. Cotillard delivers her character's dying monologue from the truck that's just crashed, and fans of the film have long highlighted that the scene's impact is somewhat drained due to the odd manner in which she is positioned The Oscar-winning star herself agrees with this, and reflected on the scene while speaking to French media (as highlighted on Reddit). She said: 'I couldn't find the right position. I was stressed. Sometimes it happens – we screw something up. And this, I screwed up' This isn't the first time Cotillard has shared her true thoughts about the scene. In 2023, she told French publication Allociné: 'Sometimes there are failures, and when you see this on screen, you're thinking: 'Why? Why did they keep that take?' But either you blame everyone or nobody. 'But I thought people overreacted, because it was tough to be identified just with this scene. When I'm doing the best I can to find the authenticity in every character that I'm playing, it's tough to be known just for this scene'. The La Vie en Rose star said 'it's important to know how to laugh about this, and also, there are worse things in life'. Cotillard's latest comments on the subject arrive one week after Pearce expressed disappointment with his performance in Nolan's second feature, Memento. He told The Times: 'I'm having an existential crisis. I watched Memento the other day and I'm still depressed. I'm s*** in that movie. 'I'd never thought that before, but I did this Q&A of Memento earlier this month and decided to actually watch the film again.' Pearce continued: 'But while it was playing I realised I hate what I did. And so all this stuff about an exec at Warners being why I've not worked with Chris again? It came crashing down. I know why I didn't work with Chris again – it's because I'm no good in Memento.' The Australian actor was referring to his rejection from starring in Batman Begins and The Prestige. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Pearce said he was considered for roles in those films but ultimately turned down. 'He spoke to me about roles a few times over the years. The first Batman and The Prestige. But there was an executive at Warner Bros who quite openly said to my agent, 'I don't get Guy Pearce. I'm never going to get Guy Pearce. I'm never going to employ Guy Pearce.' 'So, in a way, that's good to know. I mean, fair enough; there are some actors I don't get. But it meant I could never work with Chris.' Asked to clarify whether the Warner Bros. executive had a 'no Guy Pearce' policy, Pearce added: 'I think he just didn't believe in me as an actor.'
The Independent
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Marion Cotillard says she ‘screwed up' Christopher Nolan film scene
A Christopher Nolan collaborator has revealed they disliked their performance in the director's film, stating they 'screwed up' a pivotal scene One week after Guy Pearce said he 'hated' his acting in Memento, Marion Cotillard has shared a candid view of her work in 2012 Batman sequel The Dark Knight Rises. Cotillard reunited with the Inception filmmaker for the film, playing Miranda Tate – the CEO of Wayne Enterprises and a support for the now-reclusive Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale). However, by the end of the blockbuster, Tate is revealed to be the villainous Talia al Ghul, an accomplice of Bane (Tom Hardy) – and the daughter of Ra's al Ghul, who was played by Liam Neeson in Batman Begins. After trying to kill Batman and destroy Gotham, Talia dies after crashing her truck – but not before declaring that 'her father's work is done'. Cotillard delivers her character's dying monologue from the truck that's just crashed, and fans of the film have long highlighted that the scene's impact is somewhat drained due to the odd manner in which she is positioned The Oscar-winning star herself agrees with this, and reflected on the scene while speaking to French media (as highlighted on Reddit). She said: 'I couldn't find the right position. I was stressed. Sometimes it happens – we screw something up. And this, I screwed up' This isn't the first time Cotillard has shared her true thoughts about the scene. In 2023, she told French publication Allociné: 'Sometimes there are failures, and when you see this on screen, you're thinking: 'Why? Why did they keep that take?' But either you blame everyone or nobody. 'But I thought people overreacted, because it was tough to be identified just with this scene. When I'm doing the best I can to find the authenticity in every character that I'm playing, it's tough to be known just for this scene'. The La Vie en Rose star said 'it's important to know how to laugh about this, and also, there are worse things in life'. Cotillard's latest comments on the subject arrive one week after Pearce expressed disappointment with his performance in Nolan's second feature, Memento. He told The Times: 'I'm having an existential crisis. I watched Memento the other day and I'm still depressed. I'm s*** in that movie. 'I'd never thought that before, but I did this Q&A of Memento earlier this month and decided to actually watch the film again.' Pearce continued: 'But while it was playing I realised I hate what I did. And so all this stuff about an exec at Warners being why I've not worked with Chris again? It came crashing down. I know why I didn't work with Chris again – it's because I'm no good in Memento.' The Australian actor was referring to his rejection from starring in Batman Begins and The Prestige. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Pearce said he was considered for roles in those films but ultimately turned down. 'He spoke to me about roles a few times over the years. The first Batman and The Prestige. But there was an executive at Warner Bros who quite openly said to my agent, 'I don't get Guy Pearce. I'm never going to get Guy Pearce. I'm never going to employ Guy Pearce.' 'So, in a way, that's good to know. I mean, fair enough; there are some actors I don't get. But it meant I could never work with Chris.' Asked to clarify whether the Warner Bros. executive had a 'no Guy Pearce' policy, Pearce added: 'I think he just didn't believe in me as an actor.'
