Despite being the creative head of don’t include recent MCU outings among their number) and, as it turns out, even give his hot takes on his own franchise. Including shamelessly naming one of his closest friends as the best incarnation of an iconic DC villain.
For those looking to keep on top of every scrap of new info Gunn hands out about his plans for the DCU, the filmmaker and producer helpfully took to Twitter to share his appearance on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast — a 95-minute treasure trove in which Gunn discusses everything from why he a shocking absence in Superman: Legacy.
Of course, the reason he decided to do the podcast is likely because Rosenbaum is a close friend of his, having cast him as Martinex in the Guardians of the Galaxy films. The actor is most famous to superhero fans, though, for his unbeatable turn as Lex Luthor in Smallville. And that’s an opinion Gunn himself shares, and was not afraid to make clear to the masses. As Gunn itted while promoting the podcast: “yes I think he was the best Lex Luthor.”
Gunn’s comment referred to an open ission he made in conversation with Rosenbaum, stressing “You were the best Lex!” While this is a widely held opinion by the fandom, it’s maybe surprising to hear it come from depending on your point of view.
Published: Jun 14, 2023 07:07 am