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One of the actors in the upcomingSupermanfilm doesn’t like to compare the upcoming DCU movie to MCU’sGuardians of the Galaxy. However, the actor said similar elements were present in the two movies since James Gunn directed both.
Supermanis the first movie from theDC Universeafter Gunn and Peter Safran took over the leadership of DC Studios and decided to reboot the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The superhero flick will hit theaters in a little over three months, and expectations are high that it will be one of the best movies of the year. Several have already compared it to Marvel Studios’Guardians of the Galaxy, but one of theSupermanstars disagreed.
Anthony Carrigan, who plays Rex Mason (akaMetamorpho) inSuperman, addressed the comparison of his upcoming film toGuardians of the Galaxybecause both projects reportedly balance action, drama, and comedy. However, for Carrigan’s part, the two films weren’t alike. “I am hesitant to liken it toGuardians, but I do think that [Superman] has the same heart and intelligence,” he explained toThe Hollywood Reporter.“That’s James' trademark. But I think it’s going to be its own thing entirely.” Carrigan described the process they went through for the film as a “special one.” Also, everyone reportedly agreed with how they should approach the film, and he hoped that it would be successfully shown onscreen for the audience to see.
Superman And Guardians Of The Galaxy Probably Won’t Have The Same Tone
Several sources claim that Gunn’sSupermanis similar to his previous MCU movie. A Portuguese fan site shared an early reaction from one of its test screenings on X, formerly Twitter. According to the post,Superman’stone resembles DCEU’s hit filmWonder Womanand the firstGuardians of the Galaxy. Movie scooper Jeff Sneider also said something similar in an episode ofThe Hot Mic.“I’m hearing it’s very GunnGuardians-likein tone,“the insider said. However, another source who reportedly saw the latest test screening claimed that the film isn’t a comedy but has hilarious scenes.
Additionally, most of what is shown in the trailer is reportedly from the early part of the movie, so most of the story is still concealed. The source also claimed thatthe rumors about the film were “dead wrong.“This aligns with Carrigan’s statement that the film is not really likeGuardians of the Galaxy.Supermanbeing compared toGuardians of the Galaxyhas pros and cons. Fans who love the latter’s fun and lighter tone will definitely loveSupermanif that’s the case.Guardiansalso features a strong team dynamic, which could be applicable in scenes when Superman works with Krypto the Superdog or Supergirl. Milly Alcock will reportedlymake her debut as Supergirl inSuperman. Fans will just have to make their own judgment on the film’s tone upon release.
