Hold onto your lassos, DC fans, because the future of the DC Universe is getting a major shakeup with Sean Gunn casting!
Key Takeaways:
- Sean Gunn joins the DC Universe as Maxwell Lord, bringing a grounded portrayal to the character.
- Concerns about nepotism arise due to Gunn’s brother’s involvement, but James Gunn dismisses them, emphasizing actors’ versatility.
- Speculation surrounds Gal Gadot‘s future as Wonder Woman, potentially opening the door for new actresses like Jaimie Alexander or Ana de Armas.
The DC Universe (DCU) is shaking things up with the casting of Sean Gunn, known for his roles in “Gilmore Girls” and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Gunn will portray Maxwell Lord, a powerful businessman with villainous tendencies.
Maxwell Lord, born Maxwell Lorenzano, is a character in the DC Universe (DCU). He is known for his roles as an opportunistic television personality and oil magnate. In the DC Extended Universe, he was portrayed by Pedro Pascal in “Wonder Woman 1984” where he became a supervillain using the power of the Dreamstone.
Some fans have expressed concerns about nepotism, considering Gunn’s brother James Gunn co-leads DC Studios. However, James Gunn has dismissed these claims, emphasizing actors’ ability to navigate different franchises. He stated,
“I said, very clearly, actors will generally only be playing one character on screen, and said, in the same response, that for voice actors it’s not the same. Sean, Alan Tudyk, Maria Bakalova, Steve Agee, etc, all play multiple roles in Creature Commandos. That doesn’t mean they won’t play different characters onscreen.”
Sean Gunn also addressed his casting as Maxwell Lord, stating that his portrayal of the character will be more “grounded” than other iterations. He said,
“A lot more grounded, obviously, as a human being. And so that’s a character that I’ll tackle in a more traditional way.”
Gunn’s Maxwell Lord is expected to make his debut in a background role for “Superman: Legacy,” with a more prominent presence in future DCU projects.
Separately, speculation has mounted that Gal Gadot may not reprise her role as Wonder Woman. While Gadot’s portrayal will be missed, it opens the door for a new actress to take on the iconic mantle. Actresses like Jaimie Alexander and Ana de Armas are among those being considered.
