Sons of a Gunn: A DC Podcast

It's time to party we recap The Penguin Episode 3, "Bliss," on our podcast. Now that Sofia Falcone and Oswald Cobb have teamed up, they're making a big move to take over the Gotham City drug trade with their new party drug, Bliss. Meanwhile, Victor's origin story is revealed and it's even sadder than we thought. Plus, Johnny Viti gets a phone shoved in his mouth.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joker: Folie À Deux has arrived in theaters! And we're getting twisted by reviewing every single singing, dancing, and wince-inducing moment of the movie on our podcast. Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is rotting in Arkham. That is up until he meets Joker super-fan Harleen Quinzel (Lady Gaga)... Who teaches him that he has a song in his heart. He learns to live, laugh, love... And then presides over the trial of the century as he pays for his crimes in the first movie. We discuss all of that, the twist ending of the movie, and the first weekend's disastrous box office.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The noose tightens around Oz Cobb as we recap The Penguin Episode 2 "Inside Man" on our podcast. With Alberto's body amping up tensions between the Falcones and the Maronis, Oz tries to manipulate the situation to turn a drug heist in his favor. But when it goes wrong, it may blow his secret -- that he's working both sides -- out of the water. Meanwhile, Sofia is trying to unravel who in the Falcone family ratted them out, while dealing with some leftover trauma from her time in Arkham. Plus, who is Dr. Julian Rush? And what is Victor Aguilar up to? We discuss it all, with no cilantro.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Set right after the events of The Batman, The Penguin has arrived on HBO and Max with the premiere episode, "After Hours," and we're recapping it all on our podcast. In the premiere, Gotham City has flooded after The Riddler's attack in the climax of The Batman. And with Gotham in ruins, and Carmine Falcone dead, Oswald Cobb is ready to make his move up the ladder of the underworld. But when he kills the heir apparent in a fit of rage, will that be the end of him? Or the beginning of something new? Plus, Sofia Falcone returns from Arkham Asylum, and she has vengeance on her mind...SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a special episode of our DCU podcast, we're reacting to the just released Joker: Folie à Deux trailer. Particularly given at least one of us hated the original, what do we think about the first look at the musical trailer featuring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix?SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're back with a bunch of news items in the DCU, including the reveal that a live-action Teen Titans movie is coming. Plus, The Batman Part II has been delayed: what does that mean for Brave and the Bold? Patty Jenkins is done with Wonder Woman. Superman will be shot entirely in IMAX. And much more DCU news.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:Teen Titans live-action movie gets a writer: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/teen-titans-live-action-movie-1235853170/ The Batman Part II delayed until October 2, 2026: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-batman-ii-delayed-a-year-1235108760/ Superman shot entirely in IMAX: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C4iLiGGgkN8 Andy and Barbara Muschetti developing The Brave and the Bold, but haven’t committed to their next feature yet: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/it-duo-andy-and-barbara-muschietti-1235852829/ Peacemaker Season 2 begins filming in June: https://comicbookclublive.com/2024/03/13/peacemaker-season-2-to-begin-filming-in-june-report/ Patty Jenkins says she’s done with Wonder Woman on Max Talking Pictures podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ualzkFkIwg Karen Gillan wants to play Poison Ivy: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/karen-gillan-surprised-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1235853674/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The big news of the week is Superman kicking off production, and changing its title. Plus Barry Keoghan is back as The Joker in The Batman: Part II. Joe Manganiello wrote a Deathstroke screenplay that will never happen. Will there be a Jurassic League animated movie? And more DCU news.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:Superman: Legacy now just Superman, begins filming: https://www.instagram.com/p/C38mWMeMSn7/ Wendell Pierce cast as Perry White in Superman: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-casts-wendell-pierce-as-perry-white-1235840790/ Tom King gave notes on Superman: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C4BHgQEs324 Alex Ross was the inspiration behind the new Superman suit: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C38ozSsslL5/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Barry Keoghan will return as Joker for The Batman: Part II: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/barry-keoghan-2024-hollywood-portfolio-interview Joe Manganiello wrote Deathstroke screenplay, wanted to make comic book series: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/joe-manganiello-teases-surprising-new-deathstroke-plans-after-advice-from-james-gunn-exclusive/ Animators try to drum up interest for Batman Beyond animated movie: https://twitter.com/yuhkidemers/status/1759965713719235056 Rumor Patrol: Jurassic League animated movie in development? https://www.theinsneider.com/p/jurassic-league-movie-dc-studios-american-psycho-remake-dead-zone-reboot-anthony-devitoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Production wraps on The Penguin, but will Robert Pattinson guest star as Batman? Plus, James Gunn sets up a rumor-guessing game on Threads, so we play. Bassem Youssef was not let go from Superman Legacy for political statements on Israel. And more DCU News.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:James Gunn’s Guessing Game! https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3MAVqBg_JP/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Bassem Youssef not let go from Superman Legacy for criticizing Israel: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-bassem-youssef-character-israel-1235827948/ Todd Phillips releases Valentine’s Day tease for Joker: Folie à Deux: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3WFG-WPvG7/ Three DC productions in development: Waller, Lanterns, and Booster Gold: https://comicbookclublive.com/2024/02/16/waller-lanterns-booster-gold-development-dc-studios/ Superman & Lois was canceled because of Superman Legacy: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cw-bosses-bet-linear-not-140000636.html Production wraps on The Penguin, will Robert Pattinson guest star? https://comicbookmovie.com/batman/the-batman/the-batman-star-robert-pattinson-reportedly-spotted-on-the-penguin-set-as-filming-wraps-a209459#gs.4pb1fwAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James Gunn has finished writing Peacemaker Season 2, and reveals some not-so-surprising details about the new season. Xolo Maridueña comments on Blue Beetle's return, and Aldis Hodge talks Hawkman. Plus more news from James Gunn's Threads account.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:James Gunn has finished writing Peacemaker Season 2: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3EMRkqvtWS/ Plus, there will be a new Peacemaker opening dance sequence: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C3GL535gYCA Xolo Maridueña talks Blue Beetle’s future: https://screenrant.com/blue-beetle-james-gunn-dcu-plans-xolo-mariduena-response/ Aldis Hodge, meanwhile, doesn’t feel good about Hawkman’s future: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-black-adam-hawkman-aldis-hodge-dcu-reboot-return/ James Gunn likes Captain Atom. More at 11. https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2-Z0ZcA5K-Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Milly Alcock has officially been cast as Supergirl in the DCU. But where will she turn up first? Plus, James Gunn gives a big update on the DCU, one year after announcing the DCU slate. Warner Bros. picks up Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Batman casting rumors are flying - but not true. And Robert Downey Jr. almost had an iconic DC role. All on this week's DCU news podcast.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, AMAZON, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2s_DqNvqHL/ James Gunn on whether Supergirl will be in Superman Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2vYu0TPqcQ James Gunn marks the first anniversary since DCU announcement: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2xv-ZuvKwU John Murphy doing the score for Superman Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C22e2vCAY7O Warner Bros. Discovery snags rights to Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story: https://www.thewrap.com/christopher-reeve-documentary-super-man-acquired-by-warner-bros-discovery/ Batman not getting cast soon, there’s no script: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C26PZXaAiz3 Brave and the Bold not waiting for The Batman Part 3 to release: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2zlj0VALxG Robert Downey Jr. lost out on Scarecrow in Batman Begins to Cillian Murphy: https://twitter.com/griffschiller/status/1753963853866778851?s=46 Warner Bros. has two hours at CinemaCon on April 11 in Las Vegas. But what will they present?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James Gunn is going wild on Threads with a ton of DCU updates, including the news that Superman Legacy begins filming in March. Plus, Supergirl casting is now down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly, with in-person auditions happening for both. Plus, Gunn is interested in Zoe Saldana for a DCU role. The Batman Part II is not canceled, despite rumors. And we get confirmation as to why Creature Commandos is coming first in the release order.NOTE: This episode was taped before Milly Alcock was announced as Supergirl. Oops!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:Supergirl casting now down to Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-casting-milly-alcock-meg-donnelly-1235806025/James Gunn has a DCU role in mind for Zoe Saldana: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2lLw8jP9VLJames Gunn says “you guys are gonna love” The Engineer in Superman: Legacy: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2lFZo6PlmKMaria Gabriela de Faria playing the role. Costume fittings have begun.The Batman Part II not canceled: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2kof1KARmVSuperman: Legacy filming in March: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2koZOEg6_cSuperman: Legacy filming in IMAX: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2nM_pJgrFTJames Gunn explains why Creature Commandos is coming first: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2koKh8gQUcAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're back with some DC Studios news for the new year as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow casting heats up. Will Emilia Jones, Milly Alcock or Meg Donnelly nab the role? Plus, the Ayer Cut is on ice. Jesse Eisenberg has some advice for Nichola Hoult on playing Lex Luthor. And more DC news.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Episode Rundown:Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow Casting Heats Up RIP The Ayer Cut Of Suicide Squad: “It’s Been Radio Silent”: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/suicide-squad-david-ayer-cut-1235783273/ Jesse Eisenberg’s Advice To Nicholas Hoult On Lex Luthor? “Don’t Watch Me!” https://variety.com/2024/film/news/jesse-eisenberg-lex-luthor-advice-nicholas-hoult-superman-legacy-1235878072/ James Gunn Isn’t Making Decisions For Superman: Legacy Based On Public Domain: https://www.threads.net/@jamesgunn/post/C2QUtRPv5Px Peacemaker Season 2 Has One Episode Left To Be WrittenAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ncarlo Esposito is teasing a possible DCU role. Blue Beetle is holding strong in movie theaters, despite a slow start. Meanwhile, David Ayer is speaking out about his experiences on Suicide Squad, The Dark Knight trilogy is headed back to theaters for Batman Day, and more DC News.Episode Rundown:Blue Beetle hits $100 million globally. David Ayer says Suicide Squad broke him: https://www.tiktok.com/@realonesjonbernthal/video/7271004384337661226 Joker: Folie à Deux composer Hildur Guðnadóttir teases a lot of music in the sequel: https://comicbook.com/dc/news/joker-2-composer-hildur-gudnadottir-folie-a-duex-score-exclusive/ Giancarlo Esposito has talked to James Gunn about possibly being in a movie: https://twitter.com/swshriv/status/1696587015754527076 The Flash debuts lower than Black Adam on Max - sort of: https://deadline.com/2023/08/the-flash-viewership-max-1235530739/ The Dark Knight Trilogy headed back to some theaters for Batman Day: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwqP-kvLibP/SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blue Beetle is now in theaters, but what did we think of the DCEU movie that is - but isn't quite - a DCU movie? Adapted from the comic book of the same name, Jaime Reyes gets taken over for a mysterious, powerful Scarab named Khaji-Da. But thanks to the help of his family, the legacy of Ted Kord, and the Scarab itself, he might just figure out how to be the hero Palmera City needs.On the podcast, we break down our spoiler-filled thoughts on the movie, where Blue Beetle might go after that end credits scene, and what the box office reception means for James Gunn's new DCU.SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're continuing our Required Reading series with a look back at Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes - Book One from DC Comics. With the movie hitting theaters soon, how does the classic reboot hold up, nearly two decades later? What plot points from the series tie into the film? And how does the series shake up the dichotomy of good and evil in the DC Universe?Episode Rundown:Blue Beetle: Jaime Reyes - Book OneWritten by Keith Giffen and John RogersArt by Cully Hamner, Duncan Rouleau, Rafael Albuquerque, Cynthia Martin, Kevin West, Phil Moy, Jack Purcell, Casey JonesColors by David Self, Guy MajorLetters by Phil Balsman, Pat Brosseau, Jared K. FletcherBackgroundPlot OverviewReview of the BookDiscussion Questions:How does this book mix up the dichotomy of good versus evil?Why does the book lean so heavily into magic?What do you think about Peacemaker, and the very different take than the TV show?How does this work divorced from the Infinite Crisis/One Year Later events?Movie Speculation and InfoWrap-upSUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, RSS, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy