It’s clear that James Gunn isn’t oblivious to the fact that certain fans of the Snyderverse aren’t thrilled about him stepping into the role at DC. However, it seems like the director of Superman, Zack Snyder, doesn’t share their concerns. In a lighthearted exchange, both directors exchanged friendly jabs when they appeared as themselves in the latest episode of Rick and Morty dedicated to superhero movies.
In the seventh episode of Rick and Morty‘s eighth season, titled “Ricker than Fiction,” the show tackled themes such as emotionless artificial intelligence, overused blockbuster film series, the entertainment industry, and harmful fandom culture. This episode prominently featured James Gunn, who not only made a guest appearance but was deeply involved in the storyline from beginning to end. In fact, he portrayed the primary villain throughout.
The episode showcased an upset Rick and Morty challenging Gunn regarding a dissatisfying Maximum Velocitree franchise installment, number 10, specifically. Rick then inserted this frequently revised script into his “Movie-lizer” device, intending to produce a more engaging storyline and conclusion. However, the machine unexpectedly sent them both into the film, much like in the movie “Last Action Hero.
In my critique, throughout the episode’s unfolding, I found myself engrossed as the pair tirelessly brainstormed a conclusion that would liberate them from their digital cage. Simultaneously, in the physical realm, our protagonist, Gunn, crossed paths with Snyder at the Warner Bros. commissary. Here, an amusing, self-referential exchange ensued. A burly Snyder, who seemed to subsist on creatine, quipped to Gunn, “Just caught a glimpse of your revised Superman, and I’ll offer you this unsolicited advice: He’s the Steel Man, not the Chatterbox.” Snyder then disclosed the enigmatic method of filming blows initially at normal speed before manipulating them to slow motion. This revelation provoked a heated response from Gunn, as he vehemently asserted that such information was already widely known in our circles.
In the end, it’s important to note that Snyder was extremely encouraging towards Gunn in his animated form. He even went so far as to provide Gunn with guidance on disregarding the fancies of the most intelligent being in existence (a subtle jab at Christopher Nolan, a previous Warner Bros. heavyweight). Both men pondered whether fans were truly capable of carrying out their responsibilities.
In this particular episode, Snyder made a solitary appearance, but Gunn played a significant role throughout. The episode concluded with Gunn meeting an absurd end after he pilfered the “Movie-lizer”. However, it was Warner Bros.’ approval that made this episode possible. Scott Marder, one of the executive producers on Rick and Morty, shared with Variety that when writer Rob Schrab contacted Gunn, not only did Gunn agree promptly, but he also sought the green light from Warner Bros., the distributor for Rick and Morty.
It was uncertain if Gunn could attend due to his work on Superman, but surprisingly, he went to the recording studio on the very day he wrapped up the main filming for Superman. With both Gunn and Snyder involved in the project, Dan Harmon decided to pen their amusing conversation about Superman. The directors then recorded one after another, which was also when Gunn snapped a photo of them together. Although no one outside the show knew why they were meeting at that moment.
It’s unlikely that this episode will erase the disdain some Zack Snyder fans hold towards James Gunn’s DC Universe, but it certainly offers the strongest and most amusing argument as to why they should let go of their grudges.
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