James Gunn Doesn’t Want to See Origin Stories for 3 Specific Heroes Ever Again

According to the article, director and DC Studios co-head James Gunn has voiced his strong opposition to retelling the origin stories of iconic superheroes like Batman, Superman, and Spider-Man. He argues that these backstories are so deeply embedded in pop culture that repeating them is a "lazy" storytelling approach.

The key points of his argument are:

• Audience Familiarity: Gunn believes everyone knows the core origins—Martha and Thomas Wayne's murder, Krypton's destruction, or Uncle Ben's death. He compares these to fables, stating, "we don't need to see the baby in the basket every time" when telling a story about Moses.
• A Waste of Time: He feels that spending time on these familiar beats prevents filmmakers from telling new and more interesting stories with the characters.
• Nuance on Origins: Gunn clarifies that he is not against all origin stories. He sees them as necessary and effective for lesser-known characters, as he demonstrated with Guardians of the Galaxy and Peacemaker. His criticism is aimed specifically at the most famous, over-told origins.
• Putting it into Practice: This philosophy will guide his upcoming film, Superman: Legacy, which he confirms will not be an origin story. It will instead feature a Superman who is already an established hero.

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