Brand New DC Studios Slate

·1 hr 9 min·5 clips

Dylan and Michael dissect James Gunn's new DC slate, revealing which actors are staying and which universes are colliding.

The episode begins with Dylan and Michael introducing their focus on the DC Studios slate announced by James Gunn and Peter Safran. They note the slate was revealed the day after they recorded, allowing for a more considered reaction. The hosts start with comic picks of the week before diving into DC news. They discuss James Gunn's press conference, where he indicated 'The Flash' will reset many but not all elements of the DC universe, leading to speculation about which characters remain. Dylan and Michael debate the implications of selectively keeping actors like Viola Davis and Sean Gunn while letting go of others like Henry Cavill, framing it as a potential PR issue. They explain the slate's structure, dividing projects into 'Gods and Monsters' for the main continuity and 'Elseworlds' for standalone stories like 'The Batman' and 'Joker'. The hosts review upcoming films including 'The Flash', 'Blue Beetle', 'Aquaman 2', and 'Joker: Folie à Deux'. They then analyze the new 'Gods and Monsters' entries: 'Superman Legacy', 'The Brave and the Bold', 'Supergirl: World of Tomorrow', 'The Authority', and 'Swamp Thing'. Dylan and Michael express confusion over the timeline, noting a young Superman in 'Superman Legacy' but an older Batman with a son in 'The Brave and the Bold'. They critique 'The Authority' as an obscure choice and question the lack of a Wonder Woman project. The episode also covers TV shows like 'Waller', 'Creature Commandos', 'Booster Gold', 'Paradise Lost', and 'Lanterns'. Throughout, the hosts share personal opinions, with Michael often skeptical about the slate's cohesion and Dylan providing detailed comic context. They conclude by predicting which projects might get canceled and encouraging listener engagement.

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A skeptical, conversational test of whether the new DC Studio slate already feels tangled.

Uncanny Universe approaches the new DC Studio slate like a scheduling puzzle, circling the awkward fit between a younger Superman at the Daily Planet and a Batman who is already raising Damian Wayne.

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Press play when the new DC Studios slate already sounds like something you will have to explain to your mom.

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