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Paul Dano Calls Superhero Fatigue a ‘Welcome Moment’ That Could Lead to Better Movies

Paul Dano said that superhero fatigue in Hollywood is a 'welcome moment' that could be good for the film industry.

The overwhelming popularity of comic book movies over the past decade led many esteemed actors to take on blockbuster roles that they would have never previously considered. The actor explained that he was never particularly interested in the genre because he finds many of the movies to be overly predictable, but was persuaded to join “The Batman” based on the strength of Reeves’ writing. Many recent Marvel and DC tentpole movies have brought in smaller box office hauls than their predecessors, prompting some industry voices to express their belief that the genre’s grip on pop culture is finally beginning to loosen.

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