DCU Actor Discusses Stepping In for Pedro Pascal as the Villain in Wonder Woman 1984 within James Gunn’s Reimagined Timeline

Sean Gunn Discusses His Unique Take on Maxwell Lord

Sean Gunn, renowned for his versatility as an actor, recently opened up about his upcoming role as Maxwell Lord in the new DC Universe (DCU). His portrayal is set to differ significantly from that of Pedro Pascal’s interpretation in the DCEU film Wonder Woman 1984. The anticipation surrounding the DCU’s first Superman installment continues to grow as it will see the introduction of several iconic characters, including Gunn’s portrayal of Lord. Although the initial Superman trailer did not unveil any specifics regarding Lord, the character is expected to be pivotal within the storyline.

Insights from The Kristian Harloff Show

During a recent episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Fisher spoke candidly about his casting as Maxwell Lord in the revamping of DC characters. He emphasized that his interpretation of the character will not only stand apart from Pascal’s but will also underscore the importance of respecting the source material, which has been a guiding principle of director James Gunn’s approach. You can see Sean Gunn’s remarks below:

SEAN GUNN talks about his take on MAXWELL LORD From @KristianHarloff pic.twitter.com/n58i2EAB9s — DCU Updates (@DCU_Updates) December 30, 2024

“Your own body is the vessel for what you’re doing, so obviously… no one is gonna confuse me and Pedro Pascal’s performance. So obviously, we’re going to do something different. I think that James (Gunn) is good about directing me towards the relevant source material. So, I think the whole concept of the character takes a totally different type of tack. I saw the movie and Pedro is obviously a great actor, but what he does in that movie is not really relevant to anything that I’m doing.”

Looking Ahead

As fans eagerly await the launch of the DCU’s exciting new chapter, Sean Gunn’s take on Maxwell Lord promises to bring a fresh perspective to the character. His commitment to honoring the essence of the source material while carving out a distinct interpretation sets the stage for potentially thrilling narrative developments in future installations of the DC cinematic universe.

For additional insights, you can explore the episode on The Kristian Harloff Show by visiting DCU Updates.

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