Exclusive: James Gunn's Revealing Statement on the Future of Superman Leaves Fans in Awe

Summary

The upcoming DC Universe film "Superman: Legacy" sees David Corenswet taking over the role of Superman, replacing Henry Cavill. The announcement has sparked a range of reactions regarding the new Man of Steel.

James Gunn has confirmed that "Superman: Legacy" is not a film about a young Superman, but rather a movie that portrays Superman in his 20s. The focus of the movie will be on Clark becoming Metropolis' hero without delving into his origin story once again.

In this incarnation of the DC Universe, "Superman: Legacy" will establish the presence of existing superheroes, including familiar costume figures such as Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, Metamorpho, and Lois Lane. The production of the film is scheduled to commence in early 2024.

David Corenswet replacing Henry Cavill as DC Universe's new Superman in Superman: Legacy has caused some confusion initially. However, James Gunn, DC Studios co-CEO, has now clarified his comments about the upcoming film. In 2023, Warner Bros. is undergoing its biggest shake-up ever in relation to the DC brand. The DCEU is nearing its end as it is being replaced by the new DC Universe. One of the studio's major projects is Superman: Legacy, which is part of the ambitious plans set by James Gunn and Peter Safran for the DC Universe. Although Superman: Legacy is still a few years away, there has been a mix of responses from fans regarding the choice of David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel. Fans are eager to see how DC Studios will approach Superman for the new generation.

@TheBadoneAndy queried Gunn on Superman's existence as established in Blue Beetle during a discussion on Threads. The user pondered whether Superman: Legacy would be set in the past, considering that Jaime Reyes is aware of Krypton's last son in this particular continuity. Gunn promptly clarified that his intention with Superman: Legacy was never to create a "young Superman" film, but rather a film showcasing Superman as he is! This clarification follows Gunn's previous statement about portraying the DC icon in his twenties.

What Gunn Has Confirmed So Far About Superman: Legacy

Despite the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, James Gunn has provided some important details about Superman: Legacy. It will not be an origin story, instead focusing on Clark's role as Metropolis' beloved hero. The film will showcase Clark early in his superhero career, allowing for character development without retelling his origin story.

Superman: Legacy will establish that superheroes already exist in this version of the DC Universe. As a result, the movie will feature several well-known costume fighters, including Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho. Gunn assures that these DC characters will enhance Superman's storyline while keeping him as the central character, alongside Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane.

Once both strikes conclude, Gunn will probably provide further information on Superman: Legacy, aiming to commence production in early 2024. It will be intriguing to witness the cast members selected for the film and if any additional DC superheroes are introduced. However, at present, the world must await more Superman: Legacy announcements with patience.