Will Chris Pratt join DCU
What's the story
James Gunn, the director behind Marvel's successful Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, recently addressed rumors about Chris Pratt joining the DC Universe (DCU). The speculation has been rife ever since Gunn took on a role at DC Studios. Fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe with Creature Commandos, set to release in December.
Pratt's crossover
Gunn confirms discussions with Pratt about DC crossover
Interacting with a Threads user, Gunn confirmed that he and Pratt, who played Peter Quill/Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy, have been discussing the possibility of the latter crossing over to DC. "He's a close friend," Gunn said. "We talk about that all the time." This statement has fueled further speculation among fans about which DC character Pratt might portray if he joins the franchise.
Fan suggestions
Fans suggest potential DC roles for 'Guardians' cast
Since Gunn's appointment at DC Studios, fans have been suggesting potential DC roles for the Guardians cast. Some have proposed Pratt as Booster Gold, while others have suggested Dave Bautista, who played Drax in Guardians, as Bane or Hugo Strange. In a recent interview with ComicBook about his work on The Garfield Movie, Pratt said that both options (reprising Quill's role and checking out a new DC character) are equally likely.
Pratt's statement
Pratt open to appearing in both superhero sagas
Pratt expressed his openness to reprising his role as Star-Lord and also venture into the DC Universe. "Well, it probably makes more sense that I would be Star-Lord again," Pratt said. "But anything is possible, and especially with James over at DC. Maybe there's something that would be right over there. Maybe both. How about both? Let's do both. I think it's 100% both."
Upcoming projects
DC Studios's upcoming slate includes diverse range of projects
DC Studios's upcoming slate, revealed by Gunn and Safran in January 2023, includes a variety of projects. These include 2025's Superman, 2026's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and currently undated movies The Brave and the Bold, Swamp Thing, and The Authority. The slate also features HBO Max television shows Waller, Booster Gold, Lanterns, Paradise Lost, and an animated Creature Commandos series.
DC vs Marvel
Gunn addresses comparisons between DC and Marvel
Addressing comparisons between DC and Marvel, Gunn said in 2023, "A lot of people think it's going to be Marvel 2.0, and definitely I learned a lot of stuff at Marvel. I think that we have a lot of differences." He added that DC is more planned out than Marvel from the beginning because they've assembled a group of writers to work out the story completely.