Rick and Morty producer explains why James Gunn is the villain of new Season 8 episode

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In an exhilarating twist, I found myself delighted to witness the appearance of James Gunn and Zack Snyder in a thrilling episode of Rick and Morty! The dynamic duo exchanged jabs about Superman, with the charismatic James Gunn stepping into the limelight as the antagonist of the tale. It’s an unforgettable moment for any fan like me who appreciates their work in both Marvel and DC universes!

In a casual and straightforward manner: The seventh episode of the eighth season of Rick and Morty is called ‘Rickier Than Fact,’ and it includes voice acting by two renowned filmmakers in Tinseltown.

In this episode, our main characters express their dissatisfaction towards the newest addition to the ‘Maximum Velocitree’ series. As a result, they engage in a discussion with the movie’s director, James Gunn – a role he himself plays by providing the voiceover.

In this instance, let’s rephrase it like this: The segment subsequently pokes fun at the feuding comic book enthusiasts by featuring Zack Snyder (voiced by him) criticizing James Gunn’s upcoming Superman. Here’s an account of how that unfolded, complete with what occurred when they stepped into the recording studio.

Rick and Morty ‘Ricker Than Fiction’ explained

In ‘Ricker Than Fiction’, instead of De Niro and Pacino clashing in a diner as in ‘Heat’, Gunn and Syder engage in their confrontation at the Warner Bros. commissary.

Just caught a glimpse of your latest Superman edit,” I say, balancing a fresh batch of Creatine containers. “A little tip – he’s the Man of Steel, not the Man of Chit-chat. More scenes of him packing a punch would be great!

While Rick and Morty work on repairing Maximum Velocitree with their device called ‘The Movie-Lizer’, they unexpectedly find themselves becoming characters within the film “Last Action Hero”.

In the end, the pair successfully rectifies the film, uncovering in the process the secret formula for preserving movies. However, Gunn acquires this formula on a hard drive, but Hollywood isn’t keen on solutions being found, so the narrative concludes tragically with the real Warner Brothers ordering a hit on him, leaving Gunn mortally wounded on the ground.

James Gunn and Zack Snyder were “good sports”

In an interview with Variety, Scott Marder, the executive producer of Ricky and Morty, explained the reasoning behind the cameos: “If we’re making a movie that satirizes Hollywood, it felt right to include our superiors. So, we began thinking about Warner Bros. We wanted someone who could play the villain role well. James Gunn seemed like an ideal fit for this role since he fits the bill perfectly.

Immediately upon being contacted, Gunn agreed, secured approval from his Warner Bros superiors, and even recorded his dialogue the day after wrapping up the main filming of Superman – all this happening in quick succession.

Marder commented, “They were great participants.” It seemed as though both men expressed enjoyment of this program, making it clear that they appreciated the opportunity to engage with it. There was no hesitation or defensiveness from either party.

To be completely honest, they seemed to find humor in everything we presented. Frankly, there were undoubtedly more jabs and foolish antics that could’ve been thrown their way, but all they did was chuckle it away.

Dan Harmon wrote the Gunn-Snyder dialogue

Dan Harmon, who is one of the creators of Rick and Morty, personally penned the Gunn-Snyder dialogue. When he found out they were joining forces and would be involved, he prepared himself to ensure the episode met their expectations and was deserving of them delivering those lines, so to speak.

As a gamer, I’m always eager to dive deeper, and that’s exactly what Snyder seems to be about. Marder shared an interesting tidbit: “I’m the one who oversees all the voiceovers, so I worked with both of them. Snyder took a break, but when he returned, it was like he was a die-hard fan, ready to contribute anything for the game. He even asked for extra tasks, saying something like ‘Give me a tag, give me a challenge.’ It was awesome to witness such passion from him.

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2025-07-07 12:48