As Superman: Legacy is starting to finalize its cast, James Gunn gives an honest answer about whether fan casting matters in the DC Universe.
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Summary
- DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn mentioned occasionally seeing fan casting suggestions, but stated he didn’t remember them ever leading to someone being cast.
- Gunn acknowledges that fans sometimes have good ideas for casting, but also acknowledges that they can have terrible ones.
- Ultimately, Gunn and his casting directors have their own criteria and methods for selecting actors for roles in the DC Universe.
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn opens up on whether the DC Universe takes fan casting into consideration.
While the Superman: Legacy cast is starting to come together, Gunn had an interesting response to Durrellb.r on Threads when they asked “Do you ever take fan casting into consideration when casting for a role? If not, what are some things you take into account when casting for a role?”
Gunn admitted that “I will sometimes see who fans have suggested online for folks I or my casting directors haven’t considered.” That said, he also added that “Sometimes they have good ideas, sometimes terrible ones. I don’t remember it actually leading to someone being cast, however.”
Source: James Gunn/Threads
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