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'Supergirl' Director Blames James Gunn for Controversial Song Choice

'Supergirl' Director Blames James Gunn for Controversial Song Choice

Summary

The new "Supergirl" movie, part of James Gunn's DC Universe, has received mixed reviews and is expected to perform poorly at the box office. The film's director, Craig Gillespie, said that Gunn chose the slowed-down cover of the song "The Middle" for a key scene, which many fans felt did not fit well.

Key Facts

  • "Supergirl" is a new movie in James Gunn’s DC Universe series.
  • The film has received lukewarm reviews from critics and fans.
  • Actress Milly Alcock has been praised for playing Supergirl.
  • A cover version of the song "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World is used near the movie’s end.
  • The cover is slower and sung by a female vocalist, which many fans found out of place.
  • Director Craig Gillespie said James Gunn picked the song shortly before release.
  • This song choice caused significant discussion during the film’s final production week.
  • The movie faces other issues beyond the song choice, putting Gunn’s DC Universe future at risk.
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