Ever since he took over the reins of DC, James Gunn has been on a mission to completely revamp the franchise. While this reboot strategy included controversial decisions like Henry Cavill’s exit as Superman, Gunn’s vision for the path that DC narratives should take in the future is also creating some exciting points of discussion among fans.
One of the highly anticipated projects that is expected to set to tone is Superman: Legacy helmed by the DC boss himself, which will see an all new Superman in David Corenswet. The Guardians of the Galaxy director has been teasing audiences with little titbits of information from the set which also included an official reveal of Corenswet in the famous Superman suit. But not all fans seem to be going gaga over the look.
The James Gunn Superman Suit Has Been Revealed
One of the key features of any superhero is the suit that defines his or her personality. DC’s most celebrated superhero Superman has been synonymous with his signature blue and red caped costume that has undergone various changes over the years through the different actors that have portrayed the character.
DC head James Gunn who is directing the much awaited Superman: Legacy, dropped the all-important image of his lead actor David Corenswet trying on the iconic suit on set. In a post on 6th May on his Instagram handle, the director succinctly captioned the now viral pic with the words ‘Get Ready’ followed by the date of the film’s release.
The image shows Corenswet in costume, slipping on a boot against the backdrop of a Metropolis skyscraper, along with what appears to be an imminent disaster about to strike. Interestingly, the first noticeable thing about the suit appears to be its old and faded look which is seen on the enblem as well.
Whether this is a deliberate ploy by Gunn that would have a bearing on the film, is something that remains to be seen. Meanwhile, fans across the world have expressed their opinions loud and clear on social media.
Not All DC Fans Are Impressed With David Corenswet’s Superman Costume
Ever since James Gunn dropped the first look of David Corenswet in the all-new Superman suit, social media has been ablaze with fans discussing the look in great detail. While may die-hard DC aficionados loved and praised the vintage-looking vibe that the suit embodied, a few others did not share these similar opinions.
With more on-set images from the filming being released on social media, the new costume is not finding favor with certain cross-section of viewers who did not seem impressed with what they were seeing. While some were willing to give Gunn the benefit of doubt, a few others were not so generous.
I don't want to be negative but that suit does not look good https://t.co/Gn7pjFL80W
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) June 22, 2024
Not negative, it’s not good.
— FilmThoughts (@hisfilmthoughts) June 22, 2024
I am not a hater, I have moved on from Superhero films but man that is a bad suit
— The Book of ByrΩn Lafayette (@ByronLafayette) June 22, 2024
Not just you. We're all kinda feeling that way 😔https://t.co/Dd733wtPrc
— EternityInGaming (@EternityInGamin) June 22, 2024
@JamesGunn healthy critique,please bring back cavill
— Heh (@Heh56675875) June 22, 2024
Honestly it looks like a cosplay giving a homage to other iterations and doesn't have anything fresh to give..😐
— Kishan Navadiya (@KishanNavadiya4) June 22, 2024
With these divisive reactions to the costume as of now, it will be interesting to see if fans who have expressed negative opinions, have a change of heart following the big screen experience, when Corenswet appears for the first time as Superman.
