James Gunn has shared a new update on the anticipated Superman reboot, Superman: Legacy which is slated for a 2025 release. He talked about the tone of the new movie ahead of DCEU’s upcoming movie, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom with Jason Momoa in the leading role.
DC Studios has been unable to garner audiences’ attention with their recent projects as many wonder about Aquaman 2‘s future. As reports continue to emerge about the DCEU project, the DC Studios co-CEO recently unveiled the tone of the anticipated Superman flick which is the first part of the Gods and Monsters phase.
James Gunn Gives New Update on Superman: Legacy
The co-heads of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran have already revealed their plans to revamp the franchise with the ‘Gods and Monsters’ phase. The new era of DCU will be kicked off with Superman: Legacy with David Corenswet taking on the new title of Clark Kent aka Superman.
Gunn took to Instagram to share the new look of a wall inside his production office. It featured panels and cover art from Superman for All Seasons, a comic released to widespread critical acclaim in 1998. It is one of the movie’s inspirations along with All-Star Superman.
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Given that he shared the new inspiration to curate the upcoming project which is still in its early phases of development, fans enquired about their doubts in the comments section. One user asked, “We will have a more dark or light tone?”
The Guardians of the Galaxy director responded by sharing it will a mixture of both.
“It will have both. Like most storytelling (and life).”
Superman: Legacy will revolve around the story of Kal-El’s journey to balance his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Safran in “Superman represents truth, justice, and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned,” Safran stated.
While the movie casting continues, it is confirmed that Corenswet will replace Henry Cavill to be the new Superman meanwhile Rachel Brosnahan will take on the role of Lois Lane. The anticipated movie is set to release on July 11, 2025.
Meanwhile, DC prepares to wrap this year with Jason Momoa’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom which continues to irk fans for different reasons.
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Jason Momoa got his standalone movie centered on his DC character, Aquaman in 2018 which was financially successful. This led the franchise to plan for its sequel titled, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom however it faced several setbacks.
One of the major negative influences was linked with Amber Heard who plays Mera in DCEU. Due to her highly-publicized court battle with her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, many demanded her exit, but it was not the only reason as many pointed out her lack of chemistry with Momoa for such requests.
Even the movie screening further left fans in disarray. After several delays, the Momoa-led movie is set to be released in the United States on December 22, 2023.
