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One insider shared a new update about James Gunn’s upcomingSuperman. The scooper claimed that the tone is similar to a previous film Gunn directed, but it allegedly deviates from its original gist.
Gunn’sSuperman, starring David Corenswet, is the inaugural movie after he and his co-CEO of DC Studios decided to restructure theDC Universe(DCU) following the conclusion of the previous DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Expectations are high for the anticipated DC tentpole, but one scooper made a somewhat concerning comment about the film.
American entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider, known for his legit movie scoops, shared a new detail aboutSuperman, which could be worrisome, on the latest episode ofThe Hot Micpodcast. According to him, the anticipated movie is not as serious as the previous superhero flicks from the franchise. “There were a couple things aboutSupermanthat I’d heard. I’d heard that it’s very, as you might imagine, jokey,” he said. “I’m hearing it’s very GunnGuardians-likein tone, which people feel is not the tone of Superman.” This is not the first time Gunn’s upcoming superhero flick was compared toGuardians of the Galaxy. A Portuguese fan site shared the early reactions toSuperman’stest screenings and compared it to the Marvel movie and a previous DCEU hit. “The tone is closer to the firstWonder Womanfilm and the firstGuardians of the Galaxy,“the post read. Sneider added that Gunn had already said the newSupermanwill be “light,” so the audience should not expect a very serious movie.
Sneider also teased about “real big cameos that have not been revealed.” Although he didn’t get into details, he seemingly dropped hints about who the character is. “There’s noJor-Elyet?” he asked while smiling. Jor-El is Superman’s biological father from the planet Krypton. He is a brilliant scientist who ensures his son Kal-El’s survival by sending him to Earth. Host John Rocha says there has to be Jor-El, and Sneider admits if there is, the actor should be a “huge name.” He added that he had always thought it would be Chris Pratt and wondered, “How big did they get?” before teasing if they hired Tom Cruise or Leo DiCaprio. There arerumors circulating on social mediathat Cruise plays Jor-El inSuperman. However, that’s not official, so one should take it with a grain of salt.
Gunn’sGuardian of the Galaxyis a massive hit, but unlikeSuperman, it’s a mix of humor, adventure and heartfelt emotion. While it has serious moments, it also features a lighthearted and comedic approach, making it one of the funniest entries in theMarvel Cinematic Universe(MCU). SomeSupermanfans might not be accustomed to its new tone. However, Gunn is known for his talent and skills in making movies, so he won’t disappoint.
Also, there’s too much pressure onSuperman. Some experts claimed the movie should do well because Warner Bros. Discovery’s future could depend on it. “If Warners can’t finally make the DC franchise work, there is [a] genuine fear that the studio will go the way of Fox, which was swallowed by Disney in 2019,“Puckreported. Pretty sure Gunn is aware of the expectations from his first DCU movie and has prepared for it.Supermanis expected to be a critical and commercial success and we will soon see if the film will accomplish that.
