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May 19, 2016: Geoff Johns Will Bring "Hope and Optimism" to DC Films
by Neil Cole
In less than 12 hours after the announcement of his appointment as an overseer of DC Films, the newly formed entity from Warner Bros., DC Comics' chief creative officer Geoff Johns spoke with a small group of journalists about the company's upcoming "Rebirth" storyline.
Vulture reports that while he would not confirm the story of his new role at Warner Bros., Johns did state that "you can connect the dots" and his desire to bring "hope and optimism" to the iconic characters of DC Comics. Here's an excerpt from the article:
Though Johns would never speak ill of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice or its director, Zack Snyder — Johns is nothing if not loyal to the company that made him a star — it’s crystal clear that his vision for DC looks a lot brighter than the much-maligned grimness Snyder provided earlier this year.
DC’s nascent cinematic universe has so far depicted Superman as an angry god; a violent, alien entity that needs to be kept in check. This morning, Johns offered a vastly different take on the character's archetype. “I think people make a mistake when they say, ‘Superman’s not relatable because he’s so powerful,’” he said. “I’m like, ‘Are you kidding me? He’s a farmboy from Kansas who moves to the city and just wants to do the best he can with what he’s got.’ That’s the most relatable character in the world."
Read the complete article at Vulture.com
