A more human Superman than Henry Cavill? James Gunn reveals more about DC’s superhero vision

In full promotion for Marvel for its latest film, Guardians of the Galaxy 3 , in theaters this Wednesday, May 3, James Gunn — the new head of DC Studios — is regularly asked about the upcoming DCU.

During the premiere of the third and final part of the adventures of Star Lord and his crew, the filmmaker was questioned. variety What qualities should the future Superman have?

James Gunn will indeed direct Superman: Legacy, which is already slated for release on July 9, 2025. If the interpreter of Clark Kent has not yet been selected, the director already knows what his Man of Steel should be: so he will have his Superman. embodiment”mankind“and”Kindness and compassion“.

“It’s hard, but we’re looking. And we have very good candidates, which excites me. It has to be someone who has all of Superman’s humanity and can also play an alien. It should be Superman with kindness and compassion and someone you want to hug.“.

That’s why James Gunn wants a more human Superman than the one Henry Cavill portrays in Zack Snyder’s movies. Nevertheless, the director and producer clarifies that “All supermen were goodAnd that his job now is to add a new hero to that legacy.

In March of last year, the director said on his Twitter that it took him a long time to decide whether to make Superman: Legacy, for which he had already written the script.

“It’s been a long road to get here. I was offered Superman years ago. At first I turned it down because I still didn’t know how to give Superman the dignity he deserves in a unique, funny and emotional way.

Then, just over a year ago, I found a solution that revolves around Superman’s heritage, how his Kryptonian aristocrat parents and his Kansas farmer parents influence him and the choices he makes..”

Superman: Legacy That’s why it should be done by exploring the father-son relationship on Kent’s farm and presenting an empathetic human superhero.