Snyder Defends His Fanboys from “Fakers”

By
Garth Franklin
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Filmmaker Zac Snyder is not mincing words when it comes to the upcoming “Justice League” recut.

Fans of the filmmaker launched the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut campaign, an effort that would allow him to restore his original vision of the film.

The campaign had its good and bad elements. On the one hand, it raised a bunch of money for charity and ultimately proved successful in its goals – resulting in something that hasn’t been done before and is being done at considerable expense.

On the other there were parts militantly slamming anyone criticising them or the initiative, leading to calls of toxic fandom which was slapped onto the Snyder Cut faithful at large.

Now, with the film itself just weeks away, Snyder has opened up about the social media campaign and why he goes on the defensive for his fans who supported him. Talking to CinemaBlend, he calls out the people who dubbed the SnyderCut loyalists toxic fans:

“I just think that’s sour grapes. There’s really no other way to say it. We know the people who were the architects of that narrative, and it’s pretty obvious what their agenda is. Those are people that I’ve been held back from confronting, by wiser people in the room. Because I’d love to get at some of these characters.

Some direct conversation would be nice. Just to say, one, you don’t know shit about what you’re talking about. And we can break down everything they’ve ever [said]. I can make a list. There’s a few of these guys where I could just get a list of everything they’ve ever said, that they thought was right, and [I could tell them] every single thing they’ve said is wrong.

I would love the opportunity to just say to the world, and to fandom in general, who these fakers are and what should be done to them, or with them. It’s just a bunch of BS. In regards to that toxic fandom, or it’s ‘a win for toxic fandom,’ again, in what world does this ‘toxic fandom’ raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for suicide prevention? How is that toxic fandom? They’ve probably achieved more than any other fan base, [and done more] good than any other group. So I don’t understand.”

The film recently scored an R rating for “violence and some language” and Snyder recently posted a shot (albeit out of focus) of Jared Leto reprising his role of The Joker in a scene for the film. This new version of “Justice League” is coming to HBO Max on March 18th.