Red Tunks returns: James Gunn considers costume options; Zack Snyder looks back on his own Superman challenges
The red trunks are returning, and they've ignited more than nostalgia. As James Gunn gets set to reboot the DC Universe with Superman opening on July 11, one of the most controversial aspects of the classic superhero's uniform has been in the spotlight: to trunk or not to trunk?
In a recent interview with Fandango, Gunn revealed the behind-the-scenes debate surrounding Superman's iconic red briefs.
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Interestingly, prior to making the final decision, he consulted Zack Snyder, the director of Man of Steel and other franchises, for his opinion.
Zack Snyder admits he tried and failed to make trunks work
Snyder, whose take on Superman, who was played by Henry Cavill, discarded the red trunks altogether, revealed that he had tried myriad different takes throughout his tenure at the top of the Extended Universe. "I attempted a billion other versions," Snyder said to Gunn, "but I simply couldn't get there."
Gunn explained that he too initially felt similarly reticent, despite coming up with the trunks-wearing iteration of the character.
Corenswet's observation shifted Gunn's opinion
It was the new Superman actor, David Corenswet, who made Gunn realize the trunks in a different way, according to Gunn. They were testing out different suit designs that were both with and without trunks in the costume test phase. Corenswet had one excellent argument: Superman must be relatable.
"He's this hugely powerful alien," Gunn said. "He could be frightening. But he wants children to look at him and not be scared. He wants to be perceived as a symbol of hope, not fear." Corenswet explained the trunks as a visual language that conveys "hope" and not "threat"—comparing the appearance to a professional wrestler, bold and colorful but familiar and non-threatening.
A fresh universe with respect for the past
As co-head of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, Gunn is steering the franchise in a new direction. Yet, despite this reboot, there's a sense of continuity in honoring the creative voices that came before. Gunn mentioned that after taking over, he reached out to Snyder, affirming there was no animosity between them. 'We're good,' Gunn assured fans on social media.
With Superman established as the launching point for this new universe, it's evident that Gunn is attempting to walk a fine line between legacy and innovation. And yes, Superman will once again take to the skies with trunks intact.
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