On a special episode of our DCU podcast, we're reacting to the just released Joker: Folie à Deux trailer. Particularly given at least one of us hated the original, what do we think about the first look at the musical trailer featuring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix?

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We're back with a bunch of news items in the DCU, including the reveal that a live-action Teen Titans movie is coming. Plus, The Batman Part II has been delayed: what does that mean for Brave and the Bold? Patty Jenkins is done with Wonder Woman. Superman will be shot entirely in IMAX. And much more DCU news.

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Episode Rundown:

• Teen Titans live-action movie gets a writer: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/teen-titans-live-action-movie-1235853170/
• The Batman Part II delayed until October 2, 2026: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-batman-ii-delayed-a-year-1235108760/
• Superman shot entirely in IMAX: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C4iLiGGgkN8
• Andy and Barbara Muschetti developing The Brave and the Bold, but haven’t committed to their next feature yet: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/it-duo-andy-and-barbara-muschietti-1235852829/
• Peacemaker Season 2 begins filming in June: https://comicbookclublive.com/2024/03/13/peacemaker-season-2-to-begin-filming-in-june-report/
• Patty Jenkins says she’s done with Wonder Woman on Max Talking Pictures podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ualzkFkIwg
• Karen Gillan wants to play Poison Ivy: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/karen-gillan-surprised-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1235853674/

The big news of the week is Superman kicking off production, and changing its title. Plus Barry Keoghan is back as The Joker in The Batman: Part II. Joe Manganiello wrote a Deathstroke screenplay that will never happen. Will there be a Jurassic League animated movie? And more DCU news.

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Episode Rundown:

• Superman: Legacy now just Superman, begins filming: https://www.instagram.com/p/C38mWMeMSn7/
• Wendell Pierce cast as Perry White in Superman: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-casts-wendell-pierce-as-perry-white-1235840790/
• Tom King gave notes on Superman: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C4BHgQEs324
• Alex Ross was the inspiration behind the new Superman suit: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C38ozSsslL5/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
• Barry Keoghan will return as Joker for The Batman: Part II: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/barry-keoghan-2024-hollywood-portfolio-interview
• Joe Manganiello wrote Deathstroke screenplay, wanted to make comic book series: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/joe-manganiello-teases-surprising-new-deathstroke-plans-after-advice-from-james-gunn-exclusive/
• Animators try to drum up interest for Batman Beyond animated movie: https://twitter.com/yuhkidemers/status/1759965713719235056
• Rumor Patrol: Jurassic League animated movie in development? https://www.theinsneider.com/p/jurassic-league-movie-dc-studios-american-psycho-remake-dead-zone-reboot-anthony-devito

Production wraps on The Penguin, but will Robert Pattinson guest star as Batman? Plus, James Gunn sets up a rumor-guessing game on Threads, so we play. Bassem Youssef was not let go from Superman Legacy for political statements on Israel. And more DCU News.

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Episode Rundown:

• James Gunn’s Guessing Game! https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3MAVqBg_JP/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
• Bassem Youssef not let go from Superman Legacy for criticizing Israel: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-bassem-youssef-character-israel-1235827948/
• Todd Phillips releases Valentine’s Day tease for Joker: Folie à Deux: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3WFG-WPvG7/
• Three DC productions in development: Waller, Lanterns, and Booster Gold: https://comicbookclublive.com/2024/02/16/waller-lanterns-booster-gold-development-dc-studios/
• Superman & Lois was canceled because of Superman Legacy: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cw-bosses-bet-linear-not-140000636.html
• Production wraps on The Penguin, will Robert Pattinson guest star? https://comicbookmovie.com/batman/the-batman/the-batman-star-robert-pattinson-reportedly-spotted-on-the-penguin-set-as-filming-wraps-a209459#gs.4pb1fw

James Gunn has finished writing Peacemaker Season 2, and reveals some not-so-surprising details about the new season. Xolo Maridueña comments on Blue Beetle's return, and Aldis Hodge talks Hawkman. Plus more news from James Gunn's Threads account.

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Episode Rundown:

• James Gunn has finished writing Peacemaker Season 2: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3EMRkqvtWS/
• Plus, there will be a new Peacemaker opening dance sequence: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3GL535gYCA
• Xolo Maridueña talks Blue Beetle’s future: https://screenrant.com/blue-beetle-james-gunn-dcu-plans-xolo-mariduena-response/
• Aldis Hodge, meanwhile, doesn’t feel good about Hawkman’s future: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-black-adam-hawkman-aldis-hodge-dcu-reboot-return/
• James Gunn likes Captain Atom. More at 11. https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2-Z0ZcA5K-

Milly Alcock has officially been cast as Supergirl in the DCU. But where will she turn up first? Plus, James Gunn gives a big update on the DCU, one year after announcing the DCU slate. Warner Bros. picks up Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Batman casting rumors are flying - but not true. And Robert Downey Jr. almost had an iconic DC role. All on this week's DCU news podcast.

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Episode Rundown:

• Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2s_DqNvqHL/
• James Gunn on whether Supergirl will be in Superman Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2vYu0TPqcQ
• James Gunn marks the first anniversary since DCU announcement: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2xv-ZuvKwU
• John Murphy doing the score for Superman Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C22e2vCAY7O
• Warner Bros. Discovery snags rights to Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story: https://www.thewrap.com/christopher-reeve-documentary-super-man-acquired-by-warner-bros-discovery/
• Batman not getting cast soon, there’s no script: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C26PZXaAiz3
• Brave and the Bold not waiting for The Batman Part 3 to release: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2zlj0VALxG
• Robert Downey Jr. lost out on Scarecrow in Batman Begins to Cillian Murphy: https://twitter.com/griffschiller/status/1753963853866778851?s=46
• Warner Bros. has two hours at CinemaCon on April 11 in Las Vegas. But what will they present?

James Gunn is going wild on Threads with a ton of DCU updates, including the news that Superman Legacy begins filming in March. Plus, Supergirl casting is now down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly, with in-person auditions happening for both. Plus, Gunn is interested in Zoe Saldana for a DCU role. The Batman Part II is not canceled, despite rumors. And we get confirmation as to why Creature Commandos is coming first in the release order.

NOTE: This episode was taped before Milly Alcock was announced as Supergirl. Oops!

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Episode Rundown:

• Supergirl casting now down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-casting-milly-alcock-meg-donnelly-1235806025/
• James Gunn has a DCU role in mind for Zoe Saldana: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2lLw8jP9VL
• James Gunn says “you guys are gonna love” The Engineer in Superman: Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2lFZo6PlmK
• Maria Gabriela de Faria playing the role. Costume fittings have begun.
• The Batman Part II not canceled: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2kof1KARmV
• Superman: Legacy filming in March: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2koZOEg6_c
• Superman: Legacy filming in IMAX: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2nM_pJgrFT
• James Gunn explains why Creature Commandos is coming first: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2koKh8gQUc

We're back with some DC Studios news for the new year as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow casting heats up. Will Emilia Jones, Milly Alcock or Meg Donnelly nab the role? Plus, the Ayer Cut is on ice. Jesse Eisenberg has some advice for Nichola Hoult on playing Lex Luthor. And more DC news.

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Episode Rundown:

• Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow Casting Heats Up
• RIP The Ayer Cut Of Suicide Squad: “It’s Been Radio Silent”: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/suicide-squad-david-ayer-cut-1235783273/
• Jesse Eisenberg’s Advice To Nicholas Hoult On Lex Luthor? “Don’t Watch Me!” https://variety.com/2024/film/news/jesse-eisenberg-lex-luthor-advice-nicholas-hoult-superman-legacy-1235878072/
• James Gunn Isn’t Making Decisions For Superman: Legacy Based On Public Domain: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2QUtRPv5Px
• Peacemaker Season 2 Has One Episode Left To Be Written