DC is gearing up for its big debut in 2025 with the new Superman movie, marking the inception of the DC Universe franchise. While we all have a soft spot for our diabolical genius Lex Luthor, it seems like there might be a new contender eyeing the spotlight as Superman’s first nemesis in this reboot – none other than Amanda Waller! Yes, you heard it right.
Now, if you’re scratching your head thinking, “Who’s Amanda Waller?” – she’s the cunning Director of A.R.G.U.S., brilliantly portrayed by Viola Davis in the Suicide Squad movies. You might remember her from the 2016 Suicide Squad flick; her performance was like a shining beacon in an otherwise rocky sea of reviews.
Amanda Waller has quite the resume in the DC comics universe too; not only did she pull the strings behind Task Force X (aka Suicide Squad), but she’s tangled with big names like Justice League and even had a hand in Batman’s successor saga. Talk about keeping busy!
But why Amanda Waller for Superman’s arch-nemesis, you ask? Well, let me break it down for you. Picture this: a new and improved version of Lex Luthor stepping into the scene alongside The Authority anti-hero team. The plot thickens when we consider that Amanda’s distrust for superheroes could spark some serious conflict, setting her up as a long-term thorn in Superman’s side. And hey, it gives Lexy boy some space to grow into his villain shoes too!
Besides being an excellent villain choice, having Amanda Waller take center stage early on could also help fans bridge the gap between old DCEU tales and this shiny new DCU world we’re jumping into. It’s like your favorite character from a TV show unexpectedly popping up in its spin-off – familiar faces but with exciting twists!
So, keep your popcorn buckets ready for 2025 because James Gunn is taking us on a thrilling ride with Superman’s grand comeback. With nods to past DC glory and eyes set on an epic journey ahead, this movie promises to kick off DC’s rebooted universe with a bang – or maybe with some Kryptonite shards!
Who would’ve thought that our fierce and formidable Amanda Waller could steal Superman’s thunder as his first major adversary? One thing is for sure; this clash of titans is going to be one heck of a showdown! So buckle up, folks; looks like Metropolis is in for more trouble than just random supervillain rampages!