Those with even the most basic knowledge of the Superman story would not have been surprised to hear what filmmaker James Gunn - director of the highly-anticipated Superman reboot - stated plainly in a recent interview with The Sunday Times.

James Gunn reveals that Superman tells the story of America, about "an immigrant that came from other places," and values human kindness.

The filmmaker said the David Corenswet-led film also comes at a "particular time when people are feeling a loss of hope in other people’s goodness."