James Gunn Says Supergirl Is Finally Allowed to Be Messy “Like Male Superheroes Have Been for a While”

James Gunn 'Supergirl' Project Shows Hollywood Still Hasn't Learned Its Lesson

It wasn't that long ago that James Gunn taking over at DC Studios was a huge deal in the entertainment world. Gunn, who'd had tremendous success with the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise, was going to use his style and sensibilities to revitalize the flailing DC cinematic universe. Trying desperately to compete with the success of Marvel Studios.Then, reality quickly set in. The era of each superhero movie setting box office records quickly c…

James Gunn Says Supergirl Is Finally Allowed to Be Messy “Like Male Superheroes Have Been for a While”

The Milly Alcock Supergirl movie will showcase something messy and "imperfect," James Gunn says, contrasting the character's vibe to Superman.

James Gunn Claims Supergirl Is Allowed to Be “Messy” Like Male Heroes as Studio Head Dominates DCU Promotion...Again - Geeks + Gamers

James Gunn is once again the loudest voice shaping the public conversation around a DC Studios release — this time with Supergirl, a film he neither wrote nor directed. Speaking to media and influencers at a New York City event ahead of the teaser trailer’s release, Gunn framed the upcoming film as a corrective to what he described as years of overly “perfect” female superheroes. According to Gunn, Supergirl is finally being allowed to be messy …

“You Can Be Flawed”: Milly Alcock Explains Why ‘Supergirl’ Is The Imperfect Hero DCU Needs

The DC Universe is stepping into a new era, and at the heart of its rebirth is a character who has too often lived in Superman’s shadow, Supergirl. As ‘Supergirl’ is poised to be released in June 2026, James Gunn and Milly Alcock are creating a different version of Kara Zor-El that has never been seen […] The post “You Can Be Flawed”: Milly Alcock Explains Why ‘Supergirl’ Is The Imperfect Hero DCU Needs appeared first on FirstCuriosity.

James Gunn Says He Was Looking to Adapt WOMAN OF TOMORROW With Milly Alcock Even Before He Was CEO of DC

James Gunn and Peter Safran have been co-CEOs of DC Studios for three years, and their main focus throughout the kickoff of their reign has been Superman and Supergirl. With Superman being the successful summer blockbuster of 2025, and Supergirl headed our way next June, the pair seem to be making their dreams a reality, and Gunn says he has had his eye on this franchise since well before being hired as CEO.Speaking at a press event attended by …

James Gunn & DCU Director Explain How Supergirl Is an ‘Anti-Hero Story’

Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures James Gunn and director Craig Gillespie recently opened up about the upcoming Supergirl, and how they believe it’s the first “anti-hero” movie in the DCU. What did James Gunn and Craig Gillespie say about Supergirl? Speaking to Variety in a recent interview, Gillespie explained that the tone of the upcoming movie is to be an “anti-hero” story, and explore a lot of the baggage that Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) ha…