Arrowverse Co-Creator Sounds Off On The State Of SUPERHERO Movies | Ep. 54

We are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Marc Guggenheim, the genius behind the Arrowverse. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of comic books, superheroes, and TV show production. From his memorable work on Arrow to the pressures of delivering a successful TV show, we explore the genius of J.J. Abrams and the weaponization of nostalgia. Marc shares his insights on managing fans' expectations, establishing themes in storytelling, and offers a glimpse into his information diet. Plus, we discuss the exciting Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what TV should explore next from comic books. Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation with the visionary behind some of your favorite superhero stories!  0:00 Intro 01:51 Who is Marc Guggenheim07:19 Memories of first comic books11:53 Marc's best work14:56 Marc's work at Arrow21:59 The grind of auditioning23:50 Stephen Amell's training sequence27:46 The genius of J.J. Abrams29:54 The pressure of delivering a TV show31:19 Managing movies within a universe38:04 Marc's Ironman premiere experience39:13 Comic book movie fatigue42:40 How would Marc handle a Superman movie45:54 Adjusting to a new superhero casting47:53 The weaponization of nostalgia53:03 Managing fans' expectations, themes57:00 Establishing a theme in storytelling1:00:00 Marc's information diet1:02:56 The writers & actors striking1:11:12 Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Four1:15:31 What should TV explore next from comic books 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.  🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0  🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aarthi-and-srirams-good-time-show/id1624345213📕 Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/profile/113921987-aarthi-and-srirams-podcast📷 Follow Sriram on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/🐦 Follow Sriram On Twitter: https://twitter.com/sriramk?s=20📷 Follow Aarthi On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/?hl=en🐦Follow Aarthi On Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarthirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.