The James Gunn-helmed Phase 1 of the DC Cinematic Universe is upon us, beginning with Gunn’s upcoming Superman film — and as it turns out, the filmmaker and studio head considers the project to be absolutely crucial to making the Gods and Monsters phase work as an overall storytelling experience.

James Gunn’s “favorite thing” about the new DCU that will truly take flight when Superman flies into theaters next month is actually a TV show that “hopefully will be made soon.” In a wide-ranging EW.

With the new DCU kicking off its Gods and Monsters phase, James Gunn is teasing his next superhero passion project.