Superman | July 11, 2025 | James Gunn writing and directing | David Corenswet is Clark, Rachel Brosnahan is Lois

[poweranimals]

I really hope they don't rush Justice League yet again.

[dudalb]

On 12/17/2022 at 5:48 AM, excel1 said:

Disagree to a point. Pissed Cavill fans will be undermining everything now ala Battinson. The Batman is no doubt a borderline box office disappointment, don't think they didn't make a difference.

Cavill fans are not that powerful, guy.

[Macleod]

Shouldn't there really be a new thread, at this point?  For James Gunn's SUPERMAN? 

[Macleod]

@grim22  What the hell went down, here???  😄  D. Johnson denies it all... 

Man, the DC drama reveals never end... it's better than any soap opera! 

 

https://thedirect.com/article/henry-cavill-fired-manager-superman

Edited December 20, 2022 by Macleod

[grim22]

3 hours ago, Macleod said:

@grim22  What the hell went down, here???  😄  D. Johnson denies it all... 

Man, the DC drama reveals never end... it's better than any soap opera! 

 

https://thedirect.com/article/henry-cavill-fired-manager-superman

I have no insight into personal managerial relationships.

 

Remind me on Feb 18 2023 and I will provide a complete timeline including what exactly went down around Comic Con which is something literally no trade or otherwise has even mentioned, with really good reason why they haven't mentioned it. It's the most stupid exclusive I know, and trust me it's very very very stupid that it even happened.

[CJohn]

DEAD

[CJohn]

2 minutes ago, grim22 said:

I have no insight into personal managerial relationships.

 

Remind me on Feb 18 2023 and I will provide a complete timeline including what exactly went down around Comic Con which is something literally no trade or otherwise has even mentioned, with really good reason why they haven't mentioned it. It's the most stupid exclusive I know, and trust me it's very very very stupid that it even happened.

Why Feb 18, 2023?

[grim22]

2 minutes ago, CJohn said:

Why Feb 18, 2023?

Because that's the day I'm allowed to talk in specifics. I'll provide the reason for the date on that date as well.

[CJohn]

2 minutes ago, grim22 said:

Because that's the day I'm allowed to talk in specifics. I'll provide the reason for the date on that date as well.

Ok, I am gonna set an alarm on my phone then. I want all the juicy details.

[ChipDerby]

Just tell me, and then I'll tell everyone.

[excel1]

I'll sign an NDA to not tattle on your violating any NDA you may have signed. 

[filmnerdjamie]

How Peter Safran’s Presence at DC Will Allow James Gunn to Go Up, Up, and Away and Direct the New Superman Movie Himself

Edited December 28, 2022 by filmnerdjamie

[excel1]

2 hours ago, filmnerdjamie said:

How Peter Safran’s Presence at DC Will Allow James Gunn to Go Up, Up, and Away and Direct the New Superman Movie Himself

 

Well-written and logical take. Gunn no doubt has to be the odds on favorite to fully realize his vision. Week before Christmas 2025 release would be ideal as well.

 

SR and MOS both tried to reinvent the wheel in their own way, and this is a path that Gunn would be wise to avoid. Without question, JG's Superman should have more "humor" than Snyder's did, but it needs be toned down from the style of Gunn's other films. Also in Gunn's favor is that, similar to Matt Reeves and totally unlike Zack Snyder, he is widely respected by film critics which means they'll approach his Superman film more openly and less skeptically than critics approached, say Man of Steel.

 

There is a serious craving for traditional Superman with a tone similar to that of Wonder Woman or a Captain America movie. That fans never got to see Cavill in that role was part of their desire for him to return. General audiences will response to a modernized version of the Richard Donner take. Logical updates would mostly apply to the Daily Planet deal - maybe maybe it a 24 hours news network instead of newspaper, Lois should quickly figure out that Clark/Superman are the same person, etc. 

 

Gunn has it in him to deliver.

 

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2022 by excel1

[dudalb]

I like Gunn, but he is going have to show some sides of himself he has not shown so far if he is going to make a Superman movie.He can't depend on snarky humor like has has done.

Yes, I wonder if he is the right choice for Supes.

[JWR]

1 hour ago, dudalb said:

I like Gunn, but he is going have to show some sides of himself he has not shown so far if he is going to make a Superman movie.He can't depend on snarky humor like has has done.

Yes, I wonder if he is the right choice for Supes.

 

Counterpoint: Nobody thought Peter Jackson, who mostly been known for low budget dramas and B horror movies could handle Lord of the Rings. 

[WittyUsername]

1 hour ago, JWR said:

 

Counterpoint: Nobody thought Peter Jackson, who mostly been known for low budget dramas and B horror movies could handle Lord of the Rings. 

Not really a good comparison. We’ve already seen how Gunn handles superheroes. 

[JWR]

54 minutes ago, WittyUsername said:

Not really a good comparison. We’ve already seen how Gunn handles superheroes. 

 

I still say that he has more versatility than people think.

[excel1]

15 hours ago, JWR said:

 

Counterpoint: Nobody thought Peter Jackson, who mostly been known for low budget dramas and B horror movies could handle Lord of the Rings. 

 

Jackson's LOTR, Nolan's TDK, even Singer's X1 and X2 seem to be remarkable exceptions. 

[excel1]

WB needed to announce Christmas 2025 release date YESTERDAY! Cmon WB.

[poweranimals]

1 hour ago, excel1 said:

WB needed to announce Christmas 2025 release date YESTERDAY! Cmon WB.

Nah. Let's wait until Gunn and Safran are ready.