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It seemed too hard!

“Back in 2018, I was first offered Superman,” explains Gunn.

David Corenswet as Superman

“I was like, ‘Oh my God, that seems so cool.

I would love to do that.

I don’t know if I can.

Metamorpho in Superman

I just don’t know.’

Its a group of ragtag anti-heroes that was rated R instead of PG13, so I did that.”

Despite turning down the opportunity, Gunn admits the idea of tackling the Man of Steel stuck with him.

Superman

How can you take a character like this, who’s perceived as old-fashioned by many?

Superman is released on July 11, 2025.

David Corenswet as Superman in first look at James Gunn�s new movie

Superman

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Mister Terrific in Superman

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Milly Alcock as Supergirl

David Corenswet as Superman

Jimmy Olsen sitting in front of the Daily Planet sign

Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry in Aquaman

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The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

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