Pacific Rim Uprising director Steven S. DeKnight is the latest to support the release of Justice League's Snyder Cut. The first live-action film for DC's team of superheroes did not go the way Warner Bros. hoped, as their would-be blockbuster became embroiled in controversy. The highly-publicized reshoots were a sticking point for many, as it became clear the project drastically changed under Joss Whedon's watch after Zack Snyder left. Earning mixed reviews from viewers and critics, Justice League ended its lackluster run as the lowest-grossing entry in the DC universe, throwing the future of the franchise into question.
In the aftermath of Justice League's performance, a petition calling for WB to unveil the Snyder Cut gained much traction online. Snyder himself has taken part in the conversation, taking to social media to share deleted scenes from his version and discuss his vision for the overall series. Based on the response, it's clear people are interested in seeing what Snyder had in store, and that includes his fellow filmmaker, DeKnight.
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On Twitter, DeKnight was asked by a fan if he wants to see the Snyder Cut. After saying it entirely depends on Snyder's wishes, DeKnight posted a message of support for the embattled DC director.
Despite high demand for the Snyder Cut, only WB can control whether or not it sees the light of day. Over the past few months, the situation has become quite complex, given rumors stipulating Snyder was fired from Justice League (as opposed to stepping down voluntarily). If the studio severed ties with Snyder, there'd be little incentive for them to release his version of the movie - regardless of the revenue it would likely bring in. WB seems set on turning over a new leaf as they reconfigure management at the top in an effort to improve the burgeoning DCEU. For better or worse, the post-Snyder era of DC Films is upon us, and it probably wouldn't do any of the involved parties any good if the Snyder Cut became public. The theatrical cut of Justice League will always be canon in this shared universe - given all the alterations that took place when Whedon became involved.
Frustratingly, Zack Snyder's Justice League will forever be one of Hollywood's most tantalizing "What Ifs," with people wondering how things could have turned out if WB stuck to the original plan. After the divisiveness of Batman V Superman, it's understandable why executives would want to make Justice League more light-hearted, but it's clear they went a bit too far in some places. Hopefully, it's all smooth sailing from here and the Justice League fiasco becomes a one-time incident and not a recurring trope.
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Source: Steven S. DeKnight
