James Gunn Addresses Major “Plot Hole” in ‘Superman’: “that mother**** Frank Grillo was shooting Tulsa King”

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As a seasoned superhero fan and someone who has seen more than a few behind-the-scenes mishaps, I must say that James Gunn’s handling of the Rick Flag Sr.’s hair fiasco is nothing short of impressive. It’s a testament to his dedication to authenticity and attention to detail in storytelling, even when faced with unexpected challenges like an actor juggling multiple projects at once.

Currently, James Gunn is one of the most active figures within the realm of superheroes. In his role as co-CEO at DC Studios, he’s been tirelessly working on establishing a brand-new cinematic universe from its very foundations. He’s overseeing multiple projects that are in various stages of development and production.

Starting December 5, 2024, the DC Universe officially launches, kicking off with the debut of the “Creature Commandos” series on Max. This show will star Rick Flag Sr., voiced by Frank Grillo, who is set to play the same character in live-action productions down the line. In fact, Grillo has recently been spotted filming for both “Superman” and Season 2 of “Peacemaker.

James Gunn recently outlined the sequence of his upcoming three ventures. The first on the list is “Creature Commandos”, then comes “Superman” and finally, “Peacemaker” Season 2. Interestingly, eagle-eyed fans have pointed out a discrepancy: Rick Flag Sr., portrayed by Frank Grillo, appears with white hair in “Creature Commandos”, but has black hair in “Superman”. This is puzzling as “Superman” is set after “Creature Commandos”.

In a recent chat with Collider, Gunn clarified the discrepancy regarding Rick’s look, elaborating on the reasons behind the differences between the cartoon series and the film.

Frank Grillo was filming “Tulsa King” while we were working on “Peacemaker”. Initially, we had planned for him to dye his hair white, but I recently came across a suggestion that perhaps he could use temporary hair dye instead. Have you ever considered the option of temporary hair dye?

And I responded with, “It seems rather poor quality. Yes, I’m familiar with that technique, and it appears quite subpar when applying a gray hue to someone’s very dark black hair.

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It seems that the discrepancy in Rick Flag Sr.’s hairstyle is due to Frank Grillo juggling work on two productions simultaneously, a scenario that can lead to such inconsistencies – a predicament Henry Cavill encountered while portraying Superman in the DC Extended Universe as well.

During the making of Justice League (2017), Henry Cavill’s mustache gained notoriety. The following is what transpired: Cavill had grown a mustache for his part in Mission: Impossible – Fallout, which was being filmed concurrently with the reshoots for Justice League. However, due to contractual obligations, he couldn’t shave it off for the reshoots, resulting in an unusual predicament.

In the editing phase after filming, they employed digital techniques to make it appear as if Superman (Cavill) didn’t have a mustache. However, this CGI was not well-received by fans due to its poor execution and inconsistencies. For instance, Cavill’s upper lip frequently appeared unusually smooth, which sparked discussions among viewers.

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2024-11-26 21:14