James Gunn Superman Warm to theaters this summer, several months after the second presidential term of Donald Trump. Although the film arrives when there is a lot of political speeches in America, Gunn feels that it is the right time for his Superman Film to be released.
By VarietyGunn was asked about what has made his version of Superman “well for the current cultural moment”. Gunn clarified that his steel man, played by David Corenswet in the next film, is not part of the “cultural moment”, suggesting that there is nothing in the film which is directly inspired by recent events in American policy. He continued by explaining what Superman represents, noting how his code is something that has never changed over the years.
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“In some ways, I would say it’s the right superman because I don’t think it is part of the cultural moment“Said Gunn. “It is a character who represents something solid, basic human morality, basic human integrity, fundamental belief by protecting others the weak and the good for people and being honest. It represents what I consider as the rules that do not change. “”
It represents what I consider the rules that do not change.
A journalist also asked Gunn what he thought of diversity, equity and inclusion, given the current events. He explained how he does not pay much attention to the news, or even his social media, as much as before, which implies that he is not completely up to date on everything that was going on in the world. Gunn explained how he was so busy with DC studios projects that he did not think of any kind of political messaging during manufacturing Superman and other stories. Instead, Gunn said he focused on making the best possible films from a creative point of view.
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“I know what you are saying,” said Gunn. “I understand your words, but I went to work on stories for three years, and I just try to tell the best stories I can, and that’s all I care about.”
He added: “We just left trying to make the best possible films in the best possible way. No matter who tells me who I am supposed to put in my film, for any reason, I do not give a shit.
David Corenswet is the new steel man
With David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Superman Stars Rachel Brosnahan like Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult like Lex Luthor, Edi Gathegi as Monsieur Terriquic, Anthony Carrigan like Metamorpho and Isabela Merced like Hawkgirl.
Superman will be released in cinemas on July 11, 2025.
Source: Variety
Superman
- Release date
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July 11, 2025
- Director
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James Gunn
- Producers
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Lars P. Winter, Peter Safran
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David Corenswet
Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El
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Rachel Brosnahan
Lois Lane
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Nicholas Hoult
Lex Luthor
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Edi Gathegi
Michael Holt / Monsieur Formidable
