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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original pitch for a ''Justice League'' movie was actually given by Creator/GeorgeMiller. The movie, called ''Justice League: Mortal'', would not have been attached to any other continuity. A major writer's strike killed the project, which remained dormant until the DCEU gained momentum. To show that there's no hard feelings, Miller is apparently still in consideration to direct a DCEU movie.

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The original pitch for a ''Justice League'' movie was actually given by Creator/GeorgeMiller. The movie, called ''Justice League: Mortal'', would not have been attached to any other continuity. The film would have featured Creator/ArmieHammer as Batman, D.J. Cotrona as Superman, Megan Gale as Wonder Woman, Common as Green Lantern, Creator/AdrienBrody as the Flash and Creator/JayBaruchel as Maxwell Lord, the movie's BigBad. Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Wally West and Talia al Ghul would have appeared as well, with the plot involving Lord trying to use his army of OMACs to conquer the world. A major writer's strike killed the project, which remained dormant until the DCEU gained momentum. To show that there's no hard feelings, Miller is apparently still in consideration to direct a DCEU movie.movie.
** The film was originally going to be a MovieMultipack, with the first movie being ''Justice League: Part I'' and the 2019 sequel being ''Justice League: Part II''. Perhaps due to the increasing backlash against Movie Multipacks, the subtitles were dropped, and Zack Snyder assured fans that both movies would be complete, standalone films that happened to feature the same characters.
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** Back during the filming of ''Batman V Superman'', an early report stated that Commissioner Gordon was dead in the DCEU. The casting of Simmons pretty confirmed that this is false.

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** Back during the filming of ''Batman V Superman'', an early report stated that Commissioner Gordon was dead in the DCEU. The casting of Simmons pretty much confirmed that this is false.
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** Back during the film of ''Batman V Superman'', an early report stated that Commissioner Gordon was dead in the DCEU. The casting of Simmons pretty confirmed that this is false.

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** Back during the film filming of ''Batman V Superman'', an early report stated that Commissioner Gordon was dead in the DCEU. The casting of Simmons pretty confirmed that this is false.
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** Back during the film of ''Batman V Superman'', an early report stated that Commissioner Gordon was dead in the DCEU. The casting of Simmons pretty confirmed that this is false.
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* FanNickname: In light of the workout regimen that J. K. Simmons placed himself under, some have affectionately called his take on the character "[[{{Pun}} Gym]] Gordon".

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* DuelingWorks: Due to release the same month as the MarvelCinematicUniverse entry ''Film/ThorRagnarok''. Both feature superheroes uniting to fight a cosmic-level threat to their world.

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* DuelingWorks: Due to release the same month as the MarvelCinematicUniverse Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse entry ''Film/ThorRagnarok''. Both feature superheroes uniting to fight a cosmic-level threat to their world.



* IKnewIt: Fans correctly figured out that once the character of Deathstroke/Slade Wilson had a diminished role in the ''Franchise/{{Arrowverse}}'', he would be used in the Film/DCExtendedUniverse instead. [[UnexpectedCharacter However]], very few imagined that his debut would be in '''this''' movie.



** There was some confusion about ''Justice League Part Two'' being cancelled after this dropped the ''Part One'' subtitle, but later reports clarified that it isn't - both movies are going to be standalone stories instead of [[MovieMultipack one story in two parts]], as was widely assumed and reported. Producer Deborah Snyder (Zack's wife) said the latter option was never actually planned in the first place.

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** There was some confusion about ''Justice League Part Two'' being cancelled after this dropped the ''Part One'' subtitle, but later reports clarified that it isn't - both movies are going to be standalone stories instead of [[MovieMultipack one story in two parts]], as was widely assumed and reported. Producer Deborah Snyder (Zack's wife) later said the latter option was never actually planned in the first place.place, suggesting that the "Part 2" label was only there as a formality.



* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original pitch for a ''Justice League'' movie was actually given by Creator/GeorgeMiller. The movie, called ''Justice League: Mortal'', would not have been attached to any other continuity. The writer's strike killed the project, which remained dormant until the DCEU gained momentum. To show that there's no hard feelings, Miller is apparently still in consideration to direct a DCEU movie.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original pitch for a ''Justice League'' movie was actually given by Creator/GeorgeMiller. The movie, called ''Justice League: Mortal'', would not have been attached to any other continuity. The A major writer's strike killed the project, which remained dormant until the DCEU gained momentum. To show that there's no hard feelings, Miller is apparently still in consideration to direct a DCEU movie.
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** In June 2016, rumors of ''Justice League'' being subtitled either ''United'', ''Angels and Demons'', or ''[[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs Gods among Us]]'' swiftly spread on various websites. Just hours later, Creator/GeoffJohns [[https://twitter.com/geoffjohns/status/738924011195793413 declared]] on Twitter that the title is just ''Justice League''.

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** In June 2016, rumors of ''Justice League'' being subtitled either ''United'', ''Angels and Demons'', or ''[[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs Gods among Us]]'' Us]]'', or ''Gods among Men'' swiftly spread on various websites. Just hours later, Creator/GeoffJohns [[https://twitter.com/geoffjohns/status/738924011195793413 declared]] on Twitter that the title is just ''Justice League''.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original pitch for a ''Justice League'' movie was actually given by Creator/GeorgeMiller, who wanted to make an animated motion-capture movie. The movie would not have been attached to any other continuity. The writer's strike killed the project, which remained dormant until the DCEU gained momentum. To show that there's no hard feelings, Miller is apparently still in consideration to direct a DCEU movie.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original pitch for a ''Justice League'' movie was actually given by Creator/GeorgeMiller, who wanted to make an animated motion-capture movie. Creator/GeorgeMiller. The movie movie, called ''Justice League: Mortal'', would not have been attached to any other continuity. The writer's strike killed the project, which remained dormant until the DCEU gained momentum. To show that there's no hard feelings, Miller is apparently still in consideration to direct a DCEU movie.
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* DuelingWorks: Due to release the same month as the MarvelCinematicUniverse entry ''Film/ThorRagnarok''. Both feature superheroes uniting to fight a cosmic-level threat.

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* DuelingWorks: Due to release the same month as the MarvelCinematicUniverse entry ''Film/ThorRagnarok''. Both feature superheroes uniting to fight a cosmic-level threat.threat to their world.
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* DuelingWorks: Due to release the same month as the MarvelCinematicUniverse entry ''Film/ThorRagnarok''. Both feature heroes uniting to fight a cosmic-level threat.

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* DuelingWorks: Due to release the same month as the MarvelCinematicUniverse entry ''Film/ThorRagnarok''. Both feature heroes superheroes uniting to fight a cosmic-level threat.
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* DuelingWorks: Due to release the same month as the MarvelCinematicUniverse entry ''Film/ThorRagnarok''. Both feature heroes uniting to fight a cosmic-level threat.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: The original pitch for a ''Justice League'' movie was actually given by Creator/GeorgeMiller, who wanted to make an animated motion-capture movie. The movie would not have been attached to any other continuity. The writer's strike killed the project, which remained dormant until the DCEU gained momentum. To show that there's no hard feelings, Miller is apparently still in consideration to direct a DCEU movie.
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** It was consistently believed Darkseid would be the BigBad of the film, but it turns out he will instead be the BiggerBad to [[TheHeavy Steppenwolf]].

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** It was consistently believed Darkseid would be the BigBad of the film, but it turns out he will instead be the BiggerBad GreaterScopeVillain to [[TheHeavy Steppenwolf]].
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** While ultimately averted, it was initially thought that Creator/JKSimmons went through an extensive training routine for what's apparently going to be an incredibly buff Gordon. He later clarified that it was a personal decision made during his days on ''Series/{{Oz}}'' to take better care of himself and not related to his role as Gordon.

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** While ultimately averted, it was initially thought that Creator/JKSimmons went through an extensive training routine for what's apparently going to be an incredibly buff Gordon. [[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/jk-simmons-explains-why-justice-leagues-commissioner-gordon-is-so-jacked He later clarified clarified]] that it was a personal decision made during his days on ''Series/{{Oz}}'' years ago to take better care of himself and not related to his role as Gordon.
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** JK Simmons went through an extensive training routine for what's apparently going to be an incredibly buff Gordon.

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** JK Simmons While ultimately averted, it was initially thought that Creator/JKSimmons went through an extensive training routine for what's apparently going to be an incredibly buff Gordon. He later clarified that it was a personal decision made during his days on ''Series/{{Oz}}'' to take better care of himself and not related to his role as Gordon.
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** There was some confusion about ''Justice League Part Two'' being cancelled after this dropped the ''Part One'' subtitle, but later reports clarified that it isn't - both movies are going to be standalone stories instead of [[MovieMultipack one story in two parts]], as was widely assumed and reported. Producer Deborah Snyder (Zack's wife) said the latter option was never actually planned in the first place.

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* {{Jossed}}: In June 2016, rumors of ''Justice League'' being subtitled either ''United'', ''Angels and Demons'', or ''[[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs Gods among Us]]'' swiftly spread on various websites. Just hours later, Creator/GeoffJohns [[https://twitter.com/geoffjohns/status/738924011195793413 declared]] on Twitter that the title is just ''Justice League''.

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In June 2016, rumors of ''Justice League'' being subtitled either ''United'', ''Angels and Demons'', or ''[[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs Gods among Us]]'' swiftly spread on various websites. Just hours later, Creator/GeoffJohns [[https://twitter.com/geoffjohns/status/738924011195793413 declared]] on Twitter that the title is just ''Justice League''.
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** It was consistently believed Darkseid would be the BigBad of the film, but it turns out he will instead be the BiggerBad to {{TheHeavy Steppenwolf]].

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** It was consistently believed Darkseid would be the BigBad of the film, but it turns out he will instead be the BiggerBad to {{TheHeavy [[TheHeavy Steppenwolf]].
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** It was consistently believed Darkseid would be the BigBad of the film, but it turns out he will instead be the BiggerBad to {{TheHeavy Steppenwolf]].
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** Speaking of the ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', Creator/WillemDafoe (AKA [[ComicBook/NormanOsborn The Green Goblin]]) will play an ally of the Justice League.

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** Speaking of the ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', Creator/WillemDafoe (AKA [[ComicBook/NormanOsborn The Green Goblin]]) will play Vulko, an ally of the Justice League.
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** Creator/JKSimmons, best known for playing the superhero-hating [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy J. Jonah Jameson]], plays the superhero-allied Commissioner Gordon here.

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** Creator/JKSimmons, best known for playing the superhero-hating [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy J. Jonah Jameson]], Jameson]] (as well as voicing the equally-untrusting of superheroes [[WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague General Wade Eiling]]), plays the superhero-allied Commissioner Gordon here.

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* DyeingForYourArt: Jason Momoa dyed part of his hair blonde for his role as Aquaman.

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** JK Simmons went through an extensive training routine for what's apparently going to be an incredibly buff Gordon.
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* {{Jossed}}: In June 2016, rumors of ''Justice League'' being subtitled either ''United'', ''Angels and Demons'', or ''[[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs Gods among Us]]'' swiftly spread on various websites. The day after rumors broke, Creator/GeoffJohns [[https://twitter.com/geoffjohns/status/738924011195793413 declared on Twitter]] that the title is just ''Justice League''.

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* {{Jossed}}: In June 2016, rumors of ''Justice League'' being subtitled either ''United'', ''Angels and Demons'', or ''[[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs Gods among Us]]'' swiftly spread on various websites. The day after rumors broke, Just hours later, Creator/GeoffJohns [[https://twitter.com/geoffjohns/status/738924011195793413 declared declared]] on Twitter]] Twitter that the title is just ''Justice League''.

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* DyeingForYourArt: Jason Mamoa dyed part of his hair blonde for his role as Aquaman.
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* DyeingForYourArt: Jason Mamoa Momoa dyed part of his hair blonde for his role as Aquaman.
* {{Jossed}}: In June 2016, rumors of ''Justice League'' being subtitled either ''United'', ''Angels and Demons'', or ''[[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs Gods among Us]]'' swiftly spread on various websites. The day after rumors broke, Creator/GeoffJohns [[https://twitter.com/geoffjohns/status/738924011195793413 declared on Twitter]] that the title is just ''Justice League''.
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* PlayingAgainstType: Creator/JKSimmons, best known for playing the superhero-hating [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy J. Jonah Jameson]], plays the superhero-allied Commissioner Gordon here.

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* HeyItsThatGuy: [[Creator/JKSimmons Commissioner Gordon]] used to be [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy a superhero-hating newspaper publisher]].



** Speaking of the [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy, Creator/WillemDafoe (AKA [[ComicBook/NormanOsborn The Green Goblin]] will play an ally of the Justice League.

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** Speaking of the [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy, ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', Creator/WillemDafoe (AKA [[ComicBook/NormanOsborn The Green Goblin]] Goblin]]) will play an ally of the Justice League.
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** Speaking of the [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy, Creator/WillemDafoe (AKA [[ComicBook/NormanOsborn The Green Goblin]] will play an ally of the Justice League.
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* DyeingForYourArt: Jason Mamoa died part of his hair blonde for his role as Aquaman.

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* DyeingForYourArt: Jason Mamoa died dyed part of his hair blonde for his role as Aquaman.

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* HeyItsThatGuy:
** [[Creator/JKSimmons Commissioner Gordon]] used to be [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy a superhero-hating newspaper publisher]].
* PlayingAgainstType: Creator/JKSimmons, best known for playing the superhero-hating [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy J. Jonah Jameson]], plays the superhero-allied Commissioner Gordon here.

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[[Creator/JKSimmons Commissioner Gordon]] used to be [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy a superhero-hating newspaper publisher]].
* PlayingAgainstType: Creator/JKSimmons, best known for playing the superhero-hating [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy J. Jonah Jameson]], plays the superhero-allied Commissioner Gordon here.here.
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* HeyItsThatGuy:
** [[Creator/JKSimmons Commissioner Gordon]] used to be [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy a superhero-hating newspaper publisher]].
* PlayingAgainstType: Creator/JKSimmons, best known for playing the superhero-hating [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy J. Jonah Jameson]], plays the superhero-allied Commissioner Gordon here.

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