The announcement of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s plans for the DC shared universe has sparked debate on social media about the use of the same actors across various mediums, including movies, games, TV shows, and animation. Marvel’s Midnight Suns designer Jake Solomon is one of several people who believe that different mediums should be kept separate.
Solomon shared his opinion on social media, describing the idea of using the same versions of iconic characters across different mediums as a “nightmare” for a project like Midnight Suns. While he understands the appeal of creating a shared universe, he believes that games and movies are fundamentally different and should be approached as such, allowing for more creative freedom.
Solomon also expressed concern about the pressure this would put on voice actors who have been working on different versions of these characters for years, as well as the added workload for new performers. Despite the potential benefits, this approach would limit the number of projects that could be tackled simultaneously.
It remains unclear how these plans would affect DC-related video games, and James Gunn has yet to provide any clarification on the matter. Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is the next DC game release, which does not fall under this rule. It is uncertain whether future DC games will follow this scheme.
Many believe that DC will ultimately abandon this idea due to the vast differences in audiences and budgets between different mediums. Regardless, the future of DC is changing, and it will be interesting to see where this new path leads.
