James Gunn’s upcoming DC film, titled Superman, has just begun filming and it’s all that fans can talk about. Starring David Corenswet in the leading role, Gunn previously shared inspirations for the movie to keep the hype alive. Therein, fans noticed a comic strip from Grant Morrison’s seminal 2005-2008 series All-Star Superman, where Kal-El saved a s*icidal kid.
While fans were just beginning to wonder if James Gunn is actually going to feature this storyline in the movie, people were offered another hint that seemingly solidified their speculation. According to DCU Updates on X, a new job post for Superman reportedly confirmed the scene from the comics.
James Gunn Hinted at Taking Inspiration from All-Star Superman
James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie has been creating a buzz on the internet for a long time. Initially titled Superman: Legacy, the name for the potential movie eventually changed to simply Superman, which is currently in production. Replacing Henry Cavill as the face of Kal-El with David Corenswet, the movie has also hired Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.
Further, as fans began wondering what bits of Superman media James Gunn might be using as his source material for his new take, the filmmaker shared his inspiration for the film. Sharing several images of comic book snippets that show where he drew his inspiration from, Gunn sparked new excitement among fans.
While James Gunn’s Instagram post showed images of several comic strips, fans were overly excited about one particular scene. Highlighting the sequence from Grant Morrison’s seminal 2005-2008 series All-Star Superman, where Kal-El saved a s*icidal kid, fans expressed their excitement on social media.
A New Job Post Reportedly Confirmed One Scene From DC Comics
Unfortunately, when James Gunn shared the images via Instagram, there was no source to confirm if the exact scene would make the cut. But recently according to a new job post shared for the upcoming Superman movie, by DCU Updates on X, it seems to hint at fans’ speculation about the scene.
According to the job post, Superman is looking for male punk rock extras in Fayetteville. Seeking talent who can portray a character from 18-25, the project is looking forward to hiring actors from all ethnicities. However, there are a few specific details that were highlighted like – interest in punk rock bands, piercings, and a mohawk.
— PlayStationStudios🎮 and Spider-Man 🕷️🕸️account (@Marvelfan2023) April 18, 2024
OH MY GODNESS pic.twitter.com/7g9BQUhIfK
— ayala (@ayala8681447973) April 18, 2024
Punk rock?? 😳What is happening in this movie?? 😭
Oh maybe it's the scene where superman saved the kid that dresses punk rock from suicide 👀— SUPER SOCIETY (@MDMCorp125) April 18, 2024
They must be adapting that panel of Superman saving the kid from suicide. This movie will be peak.
— geek boy (@venganceoutside) April 18, 2024
Imma cry real tears in the theater if Gunn pulls this off https://t.co/3232MSfjPr pic.twitter.com/e8gmzJP84l
— Ant (@Migwell1231) April 19, 2024
Noticing this particular job post, fans got excited as they believe this particularly hints at the scene from All-Star Superman, where the protagonist had saved a depressed and suicidal kid named Regan from jumping off the ledge. The comics portrayed the kid with piercing and unkempt hair almost depicting an association with punk rock.
Therefore, following the job post, fans believe James Gunn might be actually looking forward to featuring that comic scene in the movie.
Superman is scheduled to be released on July 11th, 2025.
