'Been through signifcantly worse': James Gunn SLAMS trolls for 'disrespectful cry' over Henry Cavill's 'Superman' exit

Gunn started his statement by saying that he and Safran knew that some people would be “unkind” to them when they decided to take up the job. The filmmaker also made it clear that the choices made by Gunn and Safran are based upon what is “best for the DC characters” who have been enthralling fans for more than 85 years now. He added, “Our choices for the DCU are based upon what we believe is best for the story & best for the DC characters who have been around for nearly 85 years. Perhaps these choices are great, perhaps not, but they are made with sincere hearts & integrity & always with the story in mind.”

The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ helmer went on to slam a certain section of people who have been harassing them and calling them names since the beginning. However, he also noted that they have been called “worse” things and this “disrespectful cry” will never stop them from doing great things for the DC Universe. Gunn didn’t shy away from saying that they are ready to make more “difficult choices” in the future.

“No one loves to be harassed or called names — but, to be frank, we’ve been through significantly worse. The disrespectful outcry will never, ever affect our actions. We were aware there would be a period of turbulence when we took this gig, & we knew we would sometimes have to make difficult & not-so-obvious choices, especially in the wake of the fractious nature of what came before us,” Gunn concluded his statement.

The statement is a befitting reply to those who want the DC Universe to avoid taking risks and start afresh. Yes, some decisions have been pretty hard to handle, but no one knows the full truth. We just have to wait for 2023 to arrive to see what Gunn and Safran have in mind for the DC Universe as they come out with the new slate of DC movies.

Keeping our fingers crossed for some really enthralling names entering the DC Universe.