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Zack Snyder Discusses 'Justice League' Film and how the Solo Films Will Connect

A recent interview with the director gives insight into the DC Cinematic Universe

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In this month's issue of Empire magazine, director Zack Snyder, along with a few producers, went a bit more in depth into the upcoming Justice League movie, as well as how the DC Universe films will all be connected. Transcribed by Superherohype, Synder described how these films work together for what they're calling an "extended universe."

"What we are doing is ground up all the way. It is one giant story. The first thing we had was the Justice League concept. The other movies, in a way, have to support that. That is our Wonder Woman, our Aquaman. They have their own creative concepts that supports them, but they do serve Justice League in the coming together of those heroes."

As for other directors coming on to play in this universe, Synder wants them to have the ability to do what they want to do.

"I want all the other directors of the other films to be able to stretch their legs and do what they want, but at the same time there is a big interconnected universe. I have given everyone amazing access to our story, to me, and what we are doing. All the films have like minded conceptual jumping on points."

He went on to say that fans will understand why Aquaman exists when they watch Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Producer Charles Roven went on to discuss the universe and how it all works in the grand scheme of things.

"We call it the sandbox. It has borders around it, but everybody gets to play in the sandbox. On Suicide Squad, David Ayer has a lot of specific control over his area of the sandbox. Even if he crosses the line a little bit, we see if we can push our boundaries back a little bit."

From the sound of it, the DC extended universe is allowing a little bit more freedom for their films and directors, but could that be something that comes back to bite them, since everything is tied to a specific continuity? It's too early to know, but Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, the first film to really tie this new universe together, comes to theaters on March 25, 2016.