About a month ago, the much-anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit theaters. And while no one can truthfully say that it was a box office bomb, Batman v Superman may represent a failure of vision. Critics mostly hated it, and even the hardcore comic book fans are divided by the battle of Marthaâs sons. Everyone has high hopes for this summerâs Suicide Squad movie, but the question remains:Â What should the DC Extended Universe do about its Zack Snyder problem? Todayâs Nerdist News has the potential answer!
Join Nerdist News host and totally-not-a-Parademon Jessica Chobot as she lays out the argument that the DC EU needs its own version of Marvel Studiosâ Kevin Feige. Basically, Warner Bros. and DC should look for someone who can act as the âshowrunnerâ for all of the DC films and give them a unified sense of story and style. Right now, DC doesnât really have anyone in that role, and itâs fallen to Snyder by default. Snyderâs helmed the first two DC EU films, and heâs directing the two-part Justice League movie as well. For better or worse, Snyder is defining this cinematic universe before anyone else gets a chance to.
But who should step up and seize the day for DCâs cinematic future? Mad Max helmer George Miller? Suicide Squad director David Ayer? Dark Knight maestro Christopher Nolan? Comic book superstar Geoff Johns? The Flash and Supergirl producer Greg Berlanti? Or someone unexpected with a track record of pleasing fans with animated adaptations that were true to the spirit of DCâs icons?
Who do you think should be the DC EUâs Kevin Feige? Share your picks and letâs discuss in the comment section below!