James Gunn’s Love-Hate Relationship with Rumors

So, James Gunn, the maestro behind the newly revitalized DC Universe, can’t spend his days swatting away every little rumor flying around the internet. But some rumors are just too ridiculous to ignore, am I right? Recently, a bunch of unofficial sources started buzzing that Braniac would be the big bad in Gunn’s upcoming Superman flick, Man of Tomorrow. And of course, once rumors hit the streets, everyone’s throwing out names like they’re confetti at a party—Matt Smith, Sam Rockwell… you name it!

A Little Birdie Told Me… Not!

Gunn, ever the cool cat, decided to jump into the conversation on social media when he caught wind of one particularly outrageous rumor. Apparently, someone suggested that the intimidating Dave Bautista, fresh off his Guardians of the Galaxy fame, was being tapped to take on the role of Braniac. Oh no, my friends, that did not sit well with our director! “Oh boy,” he quipped on Threads, presumably while rolling his eyes. “Let’s put a pin in the fact that I’ve never confirmed Brainiac’s role in the movie. I absolutely adore @davebautista, and I have a ton of ideas for him within the DC Universe. But to be clear, we’ve never had a convo about him even showing up in Man of Tomorrow,” he stated. That sounds like a classic case of overzealous fan theories gone wild!

The Salt in the Wound

Gunn didn’t stop there. He continued, saying he’s trying to let the “silly” rumors slide, but the whole situation is a bit more annoying because of his friendship with Bautista. Guess that’s what happens when your buddy gets dragged into the rumor mill!

Why Fans Are Hoping For Brainiac

But, hey, there’s a reason fans are crossing their fingers for Brainiac to make an appearance. This villain has been a thorn in Superman’s side for ages—like that annoying mosquito that just won’t leave you alone during the summer. Should Gunn actually decide to pit him against our favorite Kryptonian, it would mean Brainiac finally makes his big live-action debut as a leading villain!

Keeping Us on Our Toes

However, Gunn is playing his cards close to his chest (way too close, some might say). He’s more interested in diving into Clark Kent’s dynamic with Lex Luthor in this sequel, where they’ll have to buddy up against an even larger threat looming over Metropolis. But will that threat be Brainiac? Only time will tell, and we’re all on the edge of our seats, waiting for the scoop from our man Gunn!