DC Studios co-lead and director/writer of Superman: Legacy, James Gunn, has unveiled a new plan to counter the onslaught of rumors that circulate online.

Gunn, known for his work on DC superhero characters, recently called out a Twitter user who was spreading blatant fabrications. He questioned the user’s motives, stating, “Why do you just keep posting lies?” Gunn attributed these false rumors to the individual’s desire for attention, but emphasized the potential harm they can cause.

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On Twitter, James Gunn expressed his frustration with the multitude of rumors surrounding his upcoming film, Man of Steel, and other projects within the DC Universe (DCU). He revealed his decision to scale back on debunking false reports and reiterated the rule of only believing information directly from him or Peter, likely referring to Peter Safran, his co-leader at DC Studios.

Gunn acknowledged the reasons behind his change in approach. Firstly, he doesn’t want to encourage people who fabricate lies for attention or clicks. Secondly, he highlighted the prevalence of baseless rumors and the difficulty in differentiating truth from fiction. Lastly, he mentioned his current commitment to storyboarding Superman: Legacy, which limits his availability for addressing rumors.

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The recent announcement from Gunn might have been prompted by a significant post on the DCEULeaks subreddit. The post contained numerous fabricated fanfiction claims, including suggestions that Gunn would bring back Stephen Amell, Melissa Benoist, and Grant Gustin as their respective DCU heroes.

Although the majority of rumors found online are intentionally misleading, the post did mention some intriguing possibilities in the verified section. For instance, Damon Lindelof being mentioned as an executive producer on Lanterns and Tom King joining as the writer.

Given his new position co-leading DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, it is surprising that it took Gunn this long to lessen his habit of debunking fan rumors. Responding to such rumors only amplifies the attention they receive and perpetuates false information.

In conclusion, James Gunn has announced his decision to reduce his involvement in debunking DC rumors. By doing so, he aims to discourage the creation of false narratives, avoid inadvertently promoting unverified claims, and focus on his ongoing commitments, such as the development of Superman: Legacy.