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Daily Mail
35 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The dawn of a new Superman: Why the new movie will see fans fall in love with the DC Universe all over again
One of the most hotly anticipated films of the year is almost here, and the countdown to Superman has DC fans on the edge of their seats. With opening night just weeks away, excitement is reaching fever pitch as audiences prepare to witness the dawn of a new era in the DC Universe. All eyes are on writer-director James Gunn and new star David Corenswet, tasked with reintroducing the Man of Steel to cinemagoers, as Superman launches 'Gods and Monsters,' the first chapter in the rebooted DC Universe. The newly imagined superhero story by Gunn, who helmed Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, promises epic action as well as humour and heart. Fans got their first taste of the reboot at CinemaCon 2025, where early footage hinted at a Superman that feels both fresh and nostalgic. The trailers show that the films honours the legacy of the classic comics and beloved films of the Silver Age era of the 1950s through 1970s. Marking a shift from the darker tone of recent iterations led by Henry Cavill, this new take embraces a brighter aesthetic and a more hopeful, morally grounded hero: a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. Starring in the dual role of Superman and Clark Kent, Corenswet made a name for himself in Ryan Murphy series The Politician, which he followed up with roles in Pearl, Hollywood and Twisters. Lois Lane is portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan, who starred in the much acclaimed series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel from 2017 to 2023. Mad Max and The Great actor Nicholas Hoult plays Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor. The storyline is being kept tightly under wraps by DC Studios, however the latest trailer reveals that Superman's initiative in stopping a war is attracting criticism from the public and the ire of the government, which views his actions as meddling in international affairs. We also know from previous comments by Gunn, that the film will explore Superman's struggle to 'reconcile his Kryptonian legacy with his human upbringing in Smallville, Kansas'. While a host of DC characters are set to appear— including Green Lantern, Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho and Supergirl— James Gunn has confirmed that this movie is no ensemble piece a la Justice League, and will centre on the key players Clark Kent/Superman, Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. The cast of supporting characters includes Dora and the Lost City of Gold star Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, X Men: First Class actor Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific and Guardians of the Galaxy's Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern. This year marks a new dawn for the DC Universe under the stewardship of James Gunn and co-CEO of DC Studios Peter Safran, with Superman the first live action project to be unveiled. The universe's foundational blockbuster is expected to set the tone for upcoming spin-offs, sequels and ensemble projects as the DCU reestablishes itself in cinema with fresh takes on characters and storylines. Upcoming DC movies in the works include Batman film The Brave and the Bold, reported to be in early development. This Batman is separate from the current franchise starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight. TV series Lanterns is currently filming and is expected to be released in 2026. Supergirl: World of Tomorrow, starring the Australian star of Sirens and House of the Dragon Milly Alcock, has wrapped filming and is slated for a 2026 release in cinemas. So diehard DC Comics fans have plenty to be excited about, and Superman is just the beginning. To secure your seat on opening weekend, fans can pre-purchase tickets now by visiting the website. Superman is only in cinemas from July 10. Tickets are on sale now.
Geek Tyrant
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Says SGT. ROCK Is Still Marching Forward and Teases Secret Project Project He Feared Would Be Ripped Off — GeekTyrant
Despite reports that Sgt. Rock had been shelved, James Gunn is here to clarify that Easy Company isn't done just yet. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, the DC Studios co-head gave an encouraging, though cautious, update on the war-themed project, originally set to be directed by Luca Guadagnino with Colin Farrell attached to star. 'I feel like we're in a pretty good place. We're still moving forward, but it's not going to would Peter want me to say here? ... So it's still moving forward, but, yeah, right now it wasn't exactly where I wanted it to be creatively, and so it needs to change a little bit.' So while the original vision may not survive the reshuffle, Gunn makes it clear that Sgt. Rock hasn't been left for dead. That wasn't all Gunn had to say. When asked if there were other projects cooking behind the scenes, he teased something far more mysterious, something he's been keeping under wraps since the very beginning out of fear another studio (cough Marvel) might try to swipe the concept. 'My favorite thing has not been announced at all. One of the scripts people kind of know about. My script people don't know about. The other script people don't know about. 'So it's mostly stuff people don't know about.... A couple of those things [announced in January 2023] are in pretty good shape in terms of coming up, but there was one thing that I knew about from the very beginning, that when I pitched to David Zaslav what the DCU would be, I pitched to him, but we did not announce in that first meeting because I felt like it was too easy to rip off by another company. And so that's one of the main things.' That's the kind of statement that's going to fire up speculation across the fandom. A brand-new idea, so potent and original that it had to be kept hidden? Sounds like the kind of curveball that could define Gunn's DCU if it delivers. For now, we're left to wait and wonder. But between the resurrection of Sgt. Rock and the tease of a secret weapon still under wraps, Gunn's DC universe is clearly still evolving.
Geek Tyrant
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Says 'Very Famous Movie Actor' Is Writing a DC Elseworlds Movie Script — GeekTyrant
In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, DC Studios co-head James Gunn dropped an intriguing little bombshell that a very famous movie actor is currently writing a script for an Elseworlds project. But before anyone gets too excited, Gunn made it clear that the project is far from a done deal. This is what he said: 'The script still needs to be good. We're not going to make it unless we like the script. But I think that there are exceptions. I told it to one person who came in and pitched something that was an Elseworlds tale. It was a very, very, very famous movie actor. 'I said, 'It depends on how the screenplay comes out … If it's a masterpiece, I'll make it, but it has to be a masterpiece.' [Laughs] And he is like, 'I don't know if it's a masterpiece.' He got all funny. 'He's still working on it, though. He is still trying to do it, so we'll see. Masterpiece might be pushing it, but it's got to be really great.' So who's the actor? Gunn didn't say, and that mystery might be half the fun for now. Still, this gives us a peek behind the curtain at how Elseworlds projects are being considered under the new DC regime. For Gunn, they need to be just as strong as the main DCU films to warrant their own space. He continued: 'If it's an Elseworlds tale, then it's worth telling something that might tend to confuse a few people. But also part of our thing is really being clear about what is Elseworlds and what is DCU.' So far, the Elseworlds banner only officially includes Matt Reeves' Batman universe, which covers The Batman , its upcoming sequel, and the spin-off Penguin series. The Batman Part II has been delayed to 2027, and Gunn has asked fans to be patient while Reeves finishes the script. Meanwhile, DC Studios is focused on launching its new shared universe. After Creature Commandos gave us a taste, things kick off this summer with Superman , followed by Supergirl , Clayface , and more DCU entries over the next few years. The tricky part here, as Gunn notes, is avoiding audience confusion. Juggling multiple Batmen or having parallel versions of major heroes can get messy. Gunn has even admitted that Batman is currently 'a problem' for DC. Which brings us back to this A-lister's script. Even if it turns out to be something special, there's no guarantee it'll ever make it to production. The future of any Elseworlds project will hinge on timing, quality, and talent. But, I do love that they are looking at making self-contained, creatively driven comic book movies without the commitment of a cinematic universe.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Superman' Director James Gunn Admits ‘Funky' CG Shot ‘Kind of Got by Me,' Pulled It From the Movie
If you thought a preview shot of the Man of Steel flying in the teaser trailer for the upcoming 'Superman' film looked bad, worry not — James Gunn did too. The 'Superman' writer, director and DC Studios co-CEO shared in an interview with Entertainment Weekly published Thursday that an unfinished shot of Kal-El flying through an arctic landscape 'kind of got by' him in an early teaser. In fact, the shot bothered him so much, it will not appear in the final cut of the film. The shot in question, featured at the end of a 30-second teaser released Jan. 26, follows Superman from behind as he soars through the arctic — likely, either coming or going from his Fortress of Solitude. When Superman approaches a rocky structure, the camera switches angles to cover his face as he does a barrel roll. What follows is a shot of Superman flying straight at the camera — with actor David Corenswet's visage looking strangely static and warped. 'The part of him flying, it was a photograph of his face and him flying. It was a photograph of a drone flying in front of an actual background,' Gunn said. 'So all the pieces were real, but it was incorporated in kind of a funky way.' You can see for yourself in the teaser below. Gunn owned up to the mistake, saying he didn't look as closely at the TV spot as he would a full trailer. The shot faced broad criticism at the time of its release; however, it appears that, even then, Superman's flight had plenty of defenders. Gunn spoke to the difficulty of depicting a hero with such 'simplicity and elegance' as Superman. Gunn has directed flying superheroes before, including Star-Lord and Adam Warlock in his 'Guardians of the Galaxy' trilogy. However, he has never depicted flight on a character as graceful as the Man of Steel. Though Gunn removed this shot from 'Superman,' fans will have to wait until July 11 to see how the director handles the character's flight overall. The post 'Superman' Director James Gunn Admits 'Funky' CG Shot 'Kind of Got by Me,' Pulled It From the Movie appeared first on TheWrap.
Screen Geek
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
Toxic SnyderVerse Fans Prompt James Gunn To Respond Over 'Superman' Boycott
The DC Universe will be fully kicked off with the release of James Gunn's Superman . The new wave of franchise films and shows will take over from the failed attempt at a franchise prior, which started off with Zack Snyder's Man of Steel . Now with a toxic group of SnyderVerse fans attempting to boycott James Gunn's Superman , Gunn has issued his own response. Snyder fans have had varying levels of success with their attempts to restore Zack Snyder's vision for the DC franchise. Fans were able to convince Warner Bros. to allow Zack Snyder the opportunity to finish his own cut of Justice League . Further attempts failed, however, including their desire to have David Ayer's original Suicide Squad cut released or their movement to have Zack Snyder create all-new Justice League sequels. Now, some Snyder fans are attempting to simply ruin the fun for everyone, with a boycott being placed to ruin the success of James Gunn's Superman . While the film is paving the way to be a behemoth at the box office, some fans are eager to disrupt its chances at being a success, with one fan on Reddit having shared the following message that has since been deleted via CBM: 'Fight for our Snyderverse on the imposter Superman release day. Here's what we can do to make a difference 1. Post spoilers everywhere. People are less likely to see or enjoy the movie if it's already spoiled 2. Leave bad rating on review sites. We know for sure gunbots will post fake positive reviews so we must let people know the truth and balance the bias out with realistic scores. 3. Reserve tickets online but don't complete the purchase. By selecting and reserving tickets, it gets taken out of the pool for a period of time which means this has a chance of stopping gunbots from buying tickets Gun fired the first shot and killed the Snyderverse and here is our chance to take the fight back to him.' While some fans are acknowledging the toxic behavior and apologizing on behalf of the Zack Snyder fanbase, and others are worried that it could have an impact on Superman , Gunn doesn't seem to have any worries. In fact, he made a response on Threads to note that 'we'll survive.' 'lol I think we'll survive. I'm not sure the eight people that listen to that guy (I'm going to go out on a limb and guess it's a guy) are going to impact the course of events.' James Gunn's Superman will be hitting theaters on July 11, 2025. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates on the highly-anticipated blockbuster as we have them.
