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Having stated in December that he would write the brand new Superman movie itself, James Gunn has confirmed that, sure, he’ll lead the brand new Superman film itself too. How one particular person has the time to (co-)run a whole studio and make landmark property films is past mere mortals to understand, however Gunn clearly has a plan, and that plan consists of Superman: Legacywhich seems like a wrap-up film however is extra like one other reboot of the traditional franchise.
In accordance Selectionthe brand new supermovie “tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage along with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He’s the embodiment of reality, justice, and the best way American, pushed by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old style.
On Twitter, Gunn wrote that he had discovered a method to inform a “distinctive, enjoyable and transferring” Superman story:
Then, just below a yr in the past, I noticed a method in, in some ways centered on Superman’s legacy – how his aristocratic Kryptonian dad and mom and his farming Kansas dad and mom inform who he’s and the alternatives it makes.
—James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 15, 2023
Gunn stated it wasn’t an origin story, however was set earlier within the character’s life than most up-to-date. Superman films – i.e. Henry Cavill (above, in Justice League) is out, and a brand new Clark Kent should be discovered.
Gunn and fellow DC Studios co-head Peter Safran introduced their plans for the studio in January. Superman: Legacy is among the initiatives with a agency (and author/director) launch date. It will start a brand new part of storytelling for DC Studios, which they name “Gods and Monsters.”
Superman: Legacy is about to reach in theaters on July 11, 2025.
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