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James Gunn says he turned down directing Superman in 2018 because it would've been "politically messy" in the old DC universe
Back in 2018, James Gunn was offered the chance to direct a Superman movie – but he turned it down in favor of The Suicide ...
Gunn responds to MAGA backlash over immigrant Superman
Gunn courted outrage from the online (and televised) right with an interview in The Times of London. In that talk, published ...
How High Can ‘Superman’ Fly? James Gunn’s Comic Book Reboot Eyes $130 Million Domestic Debut
The $225 million-budgeted tentpole has the lofty ambition of relaunching the DC Universe after the last iteration of the ...
A new Superman bounds onto the big screen
Actor David Corenswet feels a connection with the classic DC comic book character Superman that he portrays in the 2025 James ...
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SUPERMAN Is ‘The Story of an Immigrant,’ Says James Gunn, and ‘Basic Human Kindness as a Value’
James Gunn reveals that Superman tells the story of America, about "an immigrant that came from other places," and values ...
‘Superman’ director says he found the biggest star in the world and ‘people don’t know it yet’
Luthor is played by Nicholas Hoult, who Gunn says was among the “really famous actors” who tested for the lead role of Superman (he won’t reveal other names). But during the screen test, Gunn saw ...
‘Superman’ First Reactions: “A Terrific Start for the New DC Studios”
The movie marks the first DC film entry for Gunn since he took over the reins of Warner Bros’ superhero label with producer ...
James Gunn Stands Firm on “Superman” Movie's Political Message, Tells Critics: 'Screw Them'
Gunn noted in a new interview that Superman character is "an immigrant that came from other places and populated the country" ...