{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67897856c2824244c2907a11/68dd2a63597bc7d53ff47592?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"James Gunn Addresses Lex Luthor’s Continuing DCU Journey","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67897856c2824244c2907a11/1759324725019-d5dd76f7-9855-4453-bd3f-0fafcca08d3f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In a recent interview, James Gunn discussed Lex Luthor's ongoing role in the DCU, confirming that the relationship between Rick Flag and Lex Luthor, as seen in&nbsp;<em>Peacemaker</em>&nbsp;season two, will continue into the 2027 film&nbsp;<em>Man of Tomorrow</em>[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fjames-gunn-addresses-lex-luthors-continuing-dcu-journey%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>]. The article theorizes that Flag will require Luthor's scientific expertise to combat an alien threat, possibly Brainiac, and may even offer a pardon in exchange for his help[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fjames-gunn-addresses-lex-luthors-continuing-dcu-journey%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>]. This storyline could potentially lead to Luthor being hailed as a hero and running for U.S. President, mirroring events from the Superman comics around 2000[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fjames-gunn-addresses-lex-luthors-continuing-dcu-journey%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>]. The article suggests that Gunn might adapt this comic book arc, which saw Luthor's presidency end with Superman and Batman exposing his continued criminal activities[<a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fjames-gunn-addresses-lex-luthors-continuing-dcu-journey%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1</a>].</p><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href=\"https://nerdist.com/article/james-gunn-addresses-lex-luthors-continuing-dcu-journey/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nerdist.com/article/james-gunn-addresses-lex-luthors-continuing-dcu-journey/</a> to read or listen to the article.</p><p><br></p><p>Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Instaread"}