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Meanwhile, the first trailer for the new Superman movie has been released, featuring a fragile image of the DC Comics hero. Director James Gunn claims the image represents the current condition of the United States, saying, “We do have a battered Superman in the beginning. That is our country.”
Gunn explained that the movie is about the basic kindness of human beings, and how it can be seen as uncool and under siege by darker voices. The comments have divided fans, with some appreciating Gunn’s attempts to bring optimism back to Superman, while others are skeptical.
The new Superman movie, simply titled Superman, will see David Corenswet take up the mantle of the Man of Steel. Gunn, who is also working on the DC Studios reboot, believes that the movie is about the goodness of human beings and their desire to be good people despite their ideological beliefs.
We are excited to share the essence of what we’re doing with our audience, and we believe that it will be a private secret no more. Our goal is to create a movie that is not a fascistic power fantasy, but rather a story about a person’s kindness.
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