DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn doesn't believe a character like Swamp Thing is as "niche" as some comic book fans might think.

DC Studios co-head James Gunn has defended his decision to focus on some of the company’s more “niche” characters as he develops a slate of movies and TV shows. The filmmaker responded to a user on the social media platform Threads,

James Gunn recently provided an exciting update on the future of Slade Wilson, AKA Deathstroke, in the DCU franchise, which he co-leads with Peter Safran. The character has a long history in the comics and has been adapted multiple times for various mediums, including movies.

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has addressed why they opted against retelling Batman and Superman‘s origin stories on the big screen. The filmmaker also defended DC Studios’ decision to give Swamp Thing a new movie.

James Gunn is not discarding making R-rated projects at DC Studios if the story merits it. As Gunn and Peter Safran build their version of the DC Universe, the filmmakers are not shying away from continuing to take risks in their storytelling.

James Gunn has shared some new insights about the DCU. Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU officially kicks off next month with the animated Creature Commandos series. Following that, Gunn’s Superman movie will be released in 2025 and a second season of Peacemaker is planned after that.