Monday, July 31, 2023

DCU Blog - July 2023 Edition: More Heroes For Superman: Legacy, Blue Beetle Approaches and The Flash Goes Audio

Well, with both the writers and actors currently striking and studios learning the wrong lessons, we're in for a few bumpy months ahead. Anyways, here's a round up of this month, DC wise.

Before the actors strike kicked off, four additional cast members were revealed for Superman: Legacy. Nathan Fillion will play Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced will play Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi will play Mister Terrific and Anthony Carrigan has been cast as Metamorpho. 

There's a rumoured actor for Jimmy Olsen but I'll wait to see if/when that specific casting gets confirmed. It's very likely to be that actor though.

James Gunn has confirmed there are no current plan for a Suicide Squad project for the DCU but has potentially confirmed big screen animated movies.

Because of the strike, it's unlikely that any pre-production or casting will be done for The Batman - Part II this year.

Blue Beetle is due for release this upcoming month (August 18th) and in a turn of events, even Zack Snyder and David Ayer have tweeted/posted in support of the movie, with Xolo Mariduena in the lead role.

Overall The Flash has made $268.1 million from the box office but managed to get number one upon its digital release for it's first week.

Zachary Levi has also spoken out about the criticisms surrounding Shazam! Fury Of The Gods while also admitting to being uncertain about his future within the DCU.

Prior to production shutting down on the second season of The Sandman, it was revealed that Indya Moore had joined the cast in an undisclosed role.

Michelle Gomez had voiced concerns that Max might not release the final episodes of Doom Patrol though James Gunn has assured they will be released later this year.

Carmen Ejogo's character, Eve will be a love interest for Oswald Cobblepot for The Penguin series on Max.

Max Greenfield was cast as Barry Allen for the audio series, The Flash: Escape The Midnight Circus, which was released this month.

The 2024 DC Animated movies will be Watchmen and Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths.

A prequel comic series for Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom will be released from October. 

The final episode of Superpowered: The DC Story will be released on Max from August 3rd and air on SkyShowcase from August 7th at 11.30pm.

That's it for this month. As always, let's see what happens next month.

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