Fans Make Resounding Noise for This Casting in James Gunn’s DCU, and for a Change It Is Not Henry Cavill

Published 06/25/2023, 9:00 AM EDT

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Fans of the DC Universe have never been short of fervor when it comes to casting decisions. One actor who has ignited passionate discussions among fans is Henry Cavill. His exit from the role of Superman in the DCU ignited the fire. Fans even lamented his exit as the Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher series. Whether it’s the portrayal of the iconic superhero or the adaptation of the beloved fantasy character, Cavill’s involvement has consistently stirred up excitement and debate among devoted fans. James Gunn was not aloof to this frenzy and fervor of the fans.

Since taking the helm as the new boss, Gunn has found himself caught in the crossfire of fan frenzy. As a highly acclaimed filmmaker known for his work on the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Gunn’s involvement in the DCU has sparked both excitement and apprehension among fans. The intensity of fan reactions once reached heights when some fans voiced their discontent and even went as far as threatening to boycott future DCU movies.

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James Gunn finds himself once again under the radar as fans ignite a frenzy over a highly coveted role in the DCU, Catwoman. With iconic actresses like Halle Berry, Michelle Pfeiffer, Anne Hathaway, and Zoe Kravitz having previously portrayed the feline anti-heroine, the stakes are high for the next actress to take on the iconic mantle.

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The latest contender to express her desire for the role is none other than Zazie Beetz. Known for her charismatic performance as Domino in the Deadpool franchise and Black Mirror, she is set to make a return in the upcoming film Joker: Folie a Deux. Despite already having two superhero movies under her belt, Beetz has expressed a strong desire to take on the iconic role of Catwoman. In an interview with Inverse, Beetz shared her admiration for the character, saying, “I don’t know, she’s just cool, and I feel like I am a cat at heart myself.”

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Often the advocates for their favorite characters, fans demand Beetz as Catwoman, putting Gunn in the eye of the storm.

Fans frenzy as Zazie Beetz desires the Catwoman role, bringing Gunn under the spotlight

The DCU fans have taken their passion to new heights as they issued a bold ultimatum to director James Gunn. As soon as Beetz expressed her desire for the role, fans flooded Twitter with tweets bullying, side by side, requesting Gunn to cast her.

Some dedicated fans have gone so far as to propose a bold notion, claiming that perhaps it’s time for Zoe Kravitz to set aside. Fans demand the current Catwoman, to graciously step aside and make way for Beetz to leave her indelible mark.

As Zazie Beetz bid farewell to her role as Domino in the Deadpool franchise, fans very quickly turned their attention to her next potential superhero endeavor. The tantalizing prospect of Beetz stepping into the iconic role of Catwoman has ignited a fervent campaign among devoted fans.

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Riva Khan

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Riva Khan is an entertainment reporter at NetflixJunkie. Given her love for the language and writing, she has honed her narrative skills from a young age. She loves her latest tea in Hollywood and keeps an eye on the news.

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