James Gunn explains to Nathan Fillion the "most ugly known haircut of man" to Superman

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James Gunn explains to Nathan Fillion the “most ugly known haircut of man” to Superman

Isabella Smith

21/06/2025

James Gunn explains to Nathan Fillion the “most ugly known haircut of man” to Superman

The DC universe is now ready to start in full strength with the next Superman. The film will launch the new universe hard and, although it focuses on the steel man, it also brings together a series of other superheroes.

Nathan Fillion should make his debut in DCU in the next superhero film as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern. The superhero is an emblematic character of DC Comics, and will maintain an appearance suitable for comics: the character’s bowl cut. When appearing on the DC Studios showcase Podcast, Gunn tackled the next Superman, lanternsAnd explained why he had to keep the bowl haircut.

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Towards the end of an hour’s interview, the filmmaker addressed other possible characters, including Kyle Rayner, but explained that his favorite green lantern is Guy Gardner.

“”I’m a guy, right?“He explained. When asked the haircut, Gunn replied:”You think her haircut in the comics is hideous“Adding that he should also keep it for the new adaptation.

The filmmaker argued: “Remember, Nathan Fillion is one of my best friends. Do you think I don’t give him the best known haircut of man?“”

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Asked what Fillion felt about the haircut, Gunn shared: “Oh, he’s so funny. He’s so funny“Although he has not detailed, adding more,” as if he were funny in the film [Superman]Also.”

Nathan Fillion also defended the bowl cup

In a new interview, Fillion revealed that he had nothing against the emblematic bowl cut, and even more, he explained that they had also discussed the possibility of a different cut, but “just as clumsy”. However, the actor fought to keep the version suitable for comics.

Fillion explained that he was “Team Bowl cut all the time”. The actor revealed: “We did a screen test earlier with certain other players, and they gave me a bowl test wig, like a small model wig. I thought it was great. There is just something about Guy Gardner where the bowl cup says everything for him.“”

He continued, “Will people buy the cut bowl? Will people believe it? I said, “They already do it! It is already established. It’s Canon. I think if we don’t do the cut bowl, then you will hear about it. But the argument here is that it is the character. If you want to know something about Guy Gardner, know this: he has a bowl cup and he’s in it. What does this tell you about this guy?“”

After his beginnings in SupermanFillion will also resume his role as Guy Gardner in Peacemaker Season 2, which will be presented on August 21. After the two projects, he will return to the next Lanternswhich should be presented on HBO Max in 2026. The series also features Kyle Chandler in the role of Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart.

Supermanthat Gunn wrote and directed, landed in theaters on July 11.

Source: DC Studios showcase